Oct. 2, 2015
Life Redefined for a Jobless Man
It appeared to be a problem faced by many: he had lost his job. But talking to him I realized the problem was much deeper. For the last sixteen years the only thing constant about life he knew was work. He lived alone, got up every weekday morning and went to work--I won't be surprised if I find out he worked till late: there was nothing to come home to. In essence, his work was his life. Outside of his work he did not know much about the art of living. Now that he has been laid off, they have not only taken away work from him, they have taken away his life. So I talked to him and tried to convince him that he has to use this blessing in disguise to redefine himself, to start looking at life from a holistic point of view. Life does not and should not be all about work. It should be about work and play and everything in between.
Life Redefined for a Jobless Man
It appeared to be a problem faced by many: he had lost his job. But talking to him I realized the problem was much deeper. For the last sixteen years the only thing constant about life he knew was work. He lived alone, got up every weekday morning and went to work--I won't be surprised if I find out he worked till late: there was nothing to come home to. In essence, his work was his life. Outside of his work he did not know much about the art of living. Now that he has been laid off, they have not only taken away work from him, they have taken away his life. So I talked to him and tried to convince him that he has to use this blessing in disguise to redefine himself, to start looking at life from a holistic point of view. Life does not and should not be all about work. It should be about work and play and everything in between.
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