“Joy for human beings lies in proper human work. And proper human work consists in: acts of kindness to other human beings, disdain for the stirrings of the senses, identifying trustworthy impressions, and contemplating the natural order and all that happens in keeping with it.”
- Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 8.26
May 25, 2021 7:00 AM
Occupying our thoughts with our work provides several benefits. The hard work and toil provide a sense of accomplishment. It allows us to focus our energies away from the messages of advertising. We no longer find ourselves trying to keep up with the Jones'.
Conclusion
Being active. Working. We shed the excessive baggage. We discover what comforts our soul. We earn our happiness.