This week at “Five Minute Friday”, the word is “WORK”
Work has many conotations – both positive and negative. It can refer to our daily jobs, chores we must do around our homes or task we take on.
I was lucky to work at a job I loved for over 30 years – as a teacher. Yes, teaching was work and there were many challenges but it was also my passion.
I often worked long hours at night or on the weekend but I was doing what I needed and wanted to do.
As Confucius said “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”
Now that I am retired, my work is more house workd and yard work – both of which I have always done, but am not really partial to. I have turned more to writing and art to fill my time.
We should all be able to choose work that fulfills us.
Beverley A Baird 
Visiting as your FMF neighbor. You’re absolutely right, if you enjoy what you’re doing it’s anything but work. I spent over 50 years in publishing and wouldn’t trade a day. Good bless you in your retirement. Enjoy. I know I will.
Thanks so much for stopping by. All the best in your retirement as well.
I like the Confucius quote! I think whatever we do, we are more wiling to work hard if we’re also finding joy in it or feel like it’s making a difference.
Thanks Lesley. Finding joy in what we do is the key for sure.