Thursday, September 4, 2008

Why not work?

Very often we have this default mode - probably John Calvin's strong work ethic! We wake up daily and dutifully reporting to work. Have we ever asked 'Why am I going to work?' Is there a time we ask ourselves 'Why should I not work today?'

Its a great point of living when we can begin to ask why we do what we do, especially the everyday familiar expected things. We should ask the obvious that we take for granted. And so we asked a friend why she was going to work. She said she had to clear work and tidy up some hand over stuff. Why? She was not told to do that bit before leaving. It was work that would take many hours. But must she go tomorrow morning? Can she do so in the afternoon?

Another one must go to work tomorrow. Why? She must go. Why? Because she must. After some prompting we realise the default mode was obsolete. Actually she is now daily rated and not obliged. Wonderful when we ask why. So two wonderful ladies, very much out of touch with fun and laughter were released for a good half day of funtastic company and new experiences. So go on and ask "Why?" and be surprised!

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