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Today I realized that it is not all about money. And I had no where else to write it, so I'm writing it here even though this medium is hardly ever used.
In working for the government you know you aren't making the most money out here but seeing how much everyone cares for one another in this workplace really hit home today. Everyone here sincerely goes out of their way to form a relationship with their colleagues regardless of race, religion or age.
Being raised in a family where money was such a focus gave me this perspective that to be truly happy you not only had to have the job and family you've always wanted but you also had to have the money. I know some family members weren't willing to take the job that would make them happier because of the money and I know I don't want to restrict myself like that. I want to go where I'm happy and do what I love because it makes me feel worthwhile in my efforts. Not because of the paycheque that comes bi-weekly. Sure I want to be paid for my work most of the time but I know now that I need to work on rejecting the teaching that money is the way the truth and the light. It isn't and I can't let it control me
A very beautiful thing is being the recipient of someone else's generosity. The only thing more beautiful is to be the deliverer.
And thus a goal, to not allow money to control me and give more charitably of time, money and efforts.
Ready, set, go.
In working for the government you know you aren't making the most money out here but seeing how much everyone cares for one another in this workplace really hit home today. Everyone here sincerely goes out of their way to form a relationship with their colleagues regardless of race, religion or age.
Being raised in a family where money was such a focus gave me this perspective that to be truly happy you not only had to have the job and family you've always wanted but you also had to have the money. I know some family members weren't willing to take the job that would make them happier because of the money and I know I don't want to restrict myself like that. I want to go where I'm happy and do what I love because it makes me feel worthwhile in my efforts. Not because of the paycheque that comes bi-weekly. Sure I want to be paid for my work most of the time but I know now that I need to work on rejecting the teaching that money is the way the truth and the light. It isn't and I can't let it control me
A very beautiful thing is being the recipient of someone else's generosity. The only thing more beautiful is to be the deliverer.
And thus a goal, to not allow money to control me and give more charitably of time, money and efforts.
Ready, set, go.