tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post6028095688146302902..comments2024-03-13T04:00:21.690-05:00Comments on Life 101 : The Nature of WorkRick Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01005727239466916086noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-33250690046638326352014-01-18T07:45:15.910-06:002014-01-18T07:45:15.910-06:00Work makes me feel a sense of pride...a sense of a...Work makes me feel a sense of pride...a sense of accomplishment. And it also pays the bills :)Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-11684559951701419272014-01-18T06:53:13.600-06:002014-01-18T06:53:13.600-06:00What a gorgeous photo! My girls are in their early...What a gorgeous photo! My girls are in their early 20's and I tell them if they cannot find satisfaction in the actual work, then find satisfaction in the knowledge that their job allows them to be independent, pay their bills, manage their own lives. I do think it's important to at least like what you're doing. We spend a lot of time working. Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727615822243830106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-39351372883614633832014-01-17T21:14:47.738-06:002014-01-17T21:14:47.738-06:00I think work is important. You need a reason to g...I think work is important. You need a reason to get out of bed in the morning. I was once married to a paralyzed vet, and I knew a number of other vets who were paralyzed. Not being able to contribute, to do something of value was something they each struggled with in different ways. Once they found a purpose and a way to contribute to something of value, they coped with their disabilities much better. Gorgeous sunset! We seem to have spectacular skies here in Colorado no matter what the season. Rarely soft skies like yours though. It's just beautiful.Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-13849355037898000742014-01-17T17:14:04.105-06:002014-01-17T17:14:04.105-06:00The Sunset is beautiful and nicely captured. Einst...The Sunset is beautiful and nicely captured. Einstein was a philosopher too?MunirGhiasuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232362559666320301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-83751576881880030792014-01-17T16:51:16.109-06:002014-01-17T16:51:16.109-06:00lol I agree. I think man has to work one way or an...lol I agree. I think man has to work one way or another. It is in his genetic make up.The mind has to be kept busy otherwise what is the purpose to life?<br />It IS important to love your job but sometimes we have no choice and have to learn to love the job we have. We all belong to each other. United we stand, divided we fall.A Lady's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973102350411443282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-73662357961018707722014-01-17T14:23:47.308-06:002014-01-17T14:23:47.308-06:00What an excellent conclusion.What an excellent conclusion.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-7639540946098222242014-01-17T13:15:20.524-06:002014-01-17T13:15:20.524-06:00I work because I hope I'm helpful to other peo...I work because I hope I'm helpful to other people who aren't as in tune with grammar as I am. I'm proud to see a book or paper that I edited and to know I helped make it better.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-28362107109810174262014-01-17T11:43:08.885-06:002014-01-17T11:43:08.885-06:00Great post! Love the quote at the end and your pic...Great post! Love the quote at the end and your picture as well. I agree with your thoughts. Here's another one for you that I had posted in my classroom when I was teaching...“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” <br />― ConfuciusAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13606590257093666709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-16017920142071210772014-01-17T11:36:44.712-06:002014-01-17T11:36:44.712-06:00It's hard not to equate success with money, un...It's hard not to equate success with money, until that is you find yourself earning good money while being bored out of your mind. Toys and trinkets can only soothe the frustration for so long.<br /><br />mood<br /><a href="http://moodywriting.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Moody Writing</a> <br />mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-68328720263221203512014-01-17T09:39:02.619-06:002014-01-17T09:39:02.619-06:00Good thoughts on work, Rick. Lovely photo.Good thoughts on work, Rick. Lovely photo.Charles Kinnairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651225996573989932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-51562973724024216902014-01-17T07:58:22.000-06:002014-01-17T07:58:22.000-06:00Wise words indeed!
I have tried many different job...Wise words indeed!<br />I have tried many different jobs in my life, but could settle in none of them...because I really wasn't happy in a 9 to 5 office job.<br />Then I thought "what the hell" and devoted my life to doing what I love most - writing...and I have never looked back! I honestly feel I have found my true niche in life.<br /><br />Oh, such a gorgeous sunset...I would travel far and wide for a sight this beautiful!! :)Ygrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00300519608303898969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-4755534373206351822014-01-17T03:32:05.660-06:002014-01-17T03:32:05.660-06:00What a great picture Rick... I am longing for a su...What a great picture Rick... I am longing for a sunset too :) Launna https://www.blogger.com/profile/09447311902825477772noreply@blogger.com