We’re born to the treadmill, step by step we toil.
Some work till they die, others have lives of leisure. Gaia just moved on with the seasons.
We should work to live not live to work, that’s the nature of things .
Ronovan Writes Sijo Wednesday Poetry Challenge #17. Use WORK as your inspiration this week.
06 Jul 2022 18 Comments
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willowdot21 
Jul 06, 2022 @ 12:12:56
Oh the feels
If you enjoy what you do for work then it’s not like working at all. One of the best things I have ever done is quit the rat race and work for myself doing what I love most. Now I have more time to be in tune with Mother Earth – I might not be rolling in £50 notes but my life is richer than that
Thank you, dear Willow, for a lovely reminder of that
Jul 06, 2022 @ 12:48:08
It’s true isn’t it my husband hated his job , mostly long hours, on a squad and away for days at a minutes notice. He’s retired now and he loves his “new job” as you say life is richer 💜👌
Jul 06, 2022 @ 13:56:23
Running after you is a full time job I’d imagine
Jul 06, 2022 @ 14:00:42
Lol excuse me ? It me doing the running right now…..how much did he pay you to say that! 😁😁😁😘😘😘
Jul 06, 2022 @ 14:54:19
LMAO clearly not enough still gotta work tomorrow xx
Jul 06, 2022 @ 16:38:00
Lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Jul 06, 2022 @ 14:34:33
Oh, we are indeed, Sis!
Jul 06, 2022 @ 14:35:33
We certainly are 💜💜
Jul 06, 2022 @ 20:26:02
That’s my credo! Work to live; not live to work
Jul 06, 2022 @ 21:45:53
Yes that’s the only way to do it 😁
Jul 07, 2022 @ 00:58:15
🙂
Jul 07, 2022 @ 02:45:52
The image of the treadmill burns in my mind – effective word.
Jul 07, 2022 @ 04:32:12
Thank you , sometimes it seems like we are on a treadmill through life , don’t you think?
Jul 07, 2022 @ 08:28:20
The treadmill is in place but as you pointed out there are areas of choice for our happiness.
Jul 07, 2022 @ 11:41:05
Yes indeed and we must use them
Jul 12, 2022 @ 09:12:29
Well written. Lucky are those who enjoy and like the work they are doing.
Jul 12, 2022 @ 16:56:27
HI Willow, I agree that we should work to live and not live to work although email and iphones have made this difficult by raising expectations.
Jul 12, 2022 @ 16:59:41
Yes indeed they have Robbie 💜💜