We all face jobs that we wish would simply disappear--difficult jobs that require us to stretch, reach, and accept those less happy, positive, uplifting aspects of life. Yet, we persist because we know that tough jobs are part of life--tough jobs make us stronger, better, more humane and more empathetic in life.
How do you face those tough jobs? What do you do?
I thought of this today as I face a tough job--a job I'd rather avoid. What makes the job so tough is the fact that it's physically taxing and uncomfortable as well as emotionally troubling since the job makes me face the more difficult aspects of life. Yet, I know the job is important, valuable, and worthwhile.
How will I get it done?
First, I'll spend some time thinking and reflecting specifically about why this job is important--I'll get to the center of this, and that will give me good energy to do the job.
Then, I'll approach the job step-by-step beginning with a positive greeting, good listening, and apt questioning.
I'll find ways to add some sunshine to the task by sweetening it up with happy stories, good foods, and tasks that brighten up the atmosphere.
I'll do what I can to fulfill the needs that exist with positivity.
Imagine if you were the object of someone's least interest and greatest challenge. Imagine if you were the person, few to none wanted to see or help. What must that be like?
It is critical that as a society we do the tough jobs in life--the jobs that respect the good and bad life represents, and the jobs that humanize the landscape in positive, loving, good ways.
When society turns its back on life's needs, we harm who we are as a people altogether. Hence, do the tough jobs as well as the easy, attractive jobs. Attend to all aspects of life with as much positivity as possible. Onward.