The Dark Shadow Shrine

embrace the darkness; that you may see the light nestled within it......

Sunday, October 21, 2018

A rough guide to work, meaning and motivation

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An interesting read, esp in the way the writer uses an interesting anecdote involving imagery / figurative language in the opening and closing BANG, where the closing echoes the opening.....

In the rush of daily life, who has the luxury to stop to ask such questions, and to stay attentive long enough to listen to the answers?

"This uniqueness is not only rooted in how she was created (for instance, her DNA) but in the freely chosen actions that have shaped her life. Her self-creative actions, especially when they bring joy

It gives you confidence to assess a job offer not on the basis of other people's benchmarks - whether pay, prestige or progression - but in terms of whether the work is likely to give you joy, and a sense of purpose.


Fascinating fried rice imagery:
A person who lacks motivation can be as attractive as a plate of cold leftovers - which is not at all....But cooks all over the world know tricks that help them bring out the best flavours of even leftover ingredients.....In Chinese cooking, for instance, there are few dishes as comforting or as delectable as fried rice.....Helping people discover and tap into their core motivation is akin to turning overnight rice into a dish everyone is eager to have at their table.