Do what you love, love what you do

"When you consider it, the world of your action and activity is a very precious world. What you do should be worthy of you, it should be worthy of your attention and dignity, and conform to your respect for yourself. If you can love what you do, then you will do it beautifully. You might not love your work at the beginning; yet the deeper side of your soul can help you bring the light of love to what you do. Then, regardless of what you do, you  will do it in a creative and transforming way." ~ John O'Donohue.

I think O'Donahue is on to something here. I love this line, " What you do should be worthy of you." If we just take that thought and expand it, it implies that we need to respect ourselves, that we are worthy as well of work that resonates with our hearts.

Of course the romanticism of this statement begins to evaporate in the shadow of our struggling economics, poor job security,etc. But maybe not. Maybe it doesn't matter how much money our work can garner as long as we can bring the light of love into all that we do.

May the light of your soul guide you.

May the light of your soul bless the work you do

with the secret love and warmth of your heart.

May you see in what you do the beauty of your own soul.

May the sacredness of your work bring healing, light, and renewal

to those who work with you and to those who see and receive your work.

May your work never weary you.

May it release within you wellsprings of refreshment, inspiration, and excitement.

May you be present in what you do.

May you never become lost in the bland absences.

May the day never burden.

May dawn find you awake and alert, 

approaching your new day with dreams, possibilities and promises.

May you go in the night blessed, sheltered, and protected.

May your soul calm, console, and renew you.

~ John O'Donohue