Ah Julie, I was so excited to see this pop up in my inbox! I share many of these sentiments, especially that push and pull between "real" work and the actual life-giving work that sustains us on a spiritual level. And then of course the reactions of people who don't wrestle as intensely with this, and how alienating that can feel. But reading this is a reminder that we're not alone in it.
Basia, thank you so much for commenting….I love to know what you think! And absolutely, knowing that other people are in this exact same situation is one of many reasons I felt compelled to write about it. It’s a bittersweet feeling.
This is so amazing, and although I am still a student and don't fully grasp everything, I can tell you that what is considered real work is anything that brings value to you and other people, and this post did just that⭐. I hear my parents say that working from home or what I call "hobby turned into a source of living" type of jobs are not real work, but if you look at it, a doctor helps people by improving their physical health, and so does an influencer or a freelance writer; they contribute to mind growth and even mental health. So, I think work is in the value it brings, not the salary you get. Thank you for this very insightful post; loved it! ✨
Ah Julie, I was so excited to see this pop up in my inbox! I share many of these sentiments, especially that push and pull between "real" work and the actual life-giving work that sustains us on a spiritual level. And then of course the reactions of people who don't wrestle as intensely with this, and how alienating that can feel. But reading this is a reminder that we're not alone in it.
Basia, thank you so much for commenting….I love to know what you think! And absolutely, knowing that other people are in this exact same situation is one of many reasons I felt compelled to write about it. It’s a bittersweet feeling.
This resonated a lot with me, thank you for writing and sharing!
thank you so much for your kind words.. i really appreciate it!
This is so amazing, and although I am still a student and don't fully grasp everything, I can tell you that what is considered real work is anything that brings value to you and other people, and this post did just that⭐. I hear my parents say that working from home or what I call "hobby turned into a source of living" type of jobs are not real work, but if you look at it, a doctor helps people by improving their physical health, and so does an influencer or a freelance writer; they contribute to mind growth and even mental health. So, I think work is in the value it brings, not the salary you get. Thank you for this very insightful post; loved it! ✨