A Job or Work?

In the summer when I am off from teaching I get to slow down and look around me. In the morning when I go for a walk or to the mall I notice all of the people who aren't fortunate enough to have the summer off. I wonder how many people leave home each morning looking forward to their job or dreading it. Is it a job or is it truly "work"? I think life is too short to have a job that you hate yet many people don't have the choice of leaving.
I saw an inspirational movie about a Down Syndrome fellow who didn't see his employment as "work". He enjoyed it and made sure to connect with each of the customers he came into contact with. Check it out at: stservicemovie.com It made me think.
For all of you that go the extra mile in your job I applaud you. For all of you that have a job that doesn't bring you joy or satisfaction I encourage you to find one that does. That is not an easy task but I do feel that life is too short not to have a job you enjoy. For all of you that have a job creating art I envy you.
One of my jobs is having fun with making and selling Gathered From The Garden products. Check out our website: gatheredfromthegardenllc.4t.com
We have some great Satin and Silk Lotion that is perfect to use on summer feet. We also have a light sprayable lotion for summer too. You might want to get one to give someone as a thank you for the great job they do!

An Inspirational Poem for Father's Day

Here is a great poem to reflect on for Father's Day--from the InspirationalWords of Wisdom.com site.

A Motivational Story with Wisdom -
My Father
By Author Unknown

When I was:

Four years old: My daddy can do anything.

Five years old: My daddy knows a whole lot.

Six years old: My dad is smarter than your dad.

Eight years old: My dad doesn't know exactly everything.

Ten years old: In the olden days, when my dad grew up, things were sure different.

Twelve years old: Oh, well, naturally, Dad doesn't know anything about that. He is too old to remember his childhood.

Fourteen years old: Don't pay any attention to my dad. He is so old-fashioned.

Twenty-one years old: Him? My Lord, he's hopelessly out of date.

Twenty-five years old: Dad knows about it, but then he should, because he has been around so long.

Thirty years old: Maybe we should ask Dad what he thinks. After all, he's had a lot of experience.

Thirty-five years old: I'm not doing a single thing until I talk to Dad.

Forty years old: I wonder how Dad would have handled it. He was so wise.

Fifty years old: I'd give anything if Dad were here now so I could talk this over with him. Too bad I didn't appreciate how smart he was. I could have learned a lot from him.

Being Thankful and It's Not Even Thanksgiving!

I was reading an article in Among Women magazine about a young wife and mother that died from cancer. In the article her husband reflects on her attitude as she went through what he calls "a journey". Katie was positive through the whole ordeal. This couple really believed that what mattered most was what they did with their situation. I was especially struck by what Katie's husband said..."It's not that I'm thankful for the cancer. I'm thankful for what HE did in all of that..."
I can't imagine going through all that and still being so positive. It has made me think about things that I never thought about being thankful for...and watching an inspirational movie on being thankful has made me reflect even more. (inspirationalthots.com)
It's easy to be thankful when life is good (and for me right now it sure is!) I hope I can remember to stay thankful when life deals me some tough blows.
Father's Day is coming up and I am thankful that my Father is still with us! Treat your dad to some great products from Gathered From The Garden LLC. We've got great items like He-Man Hand Scrub, Guy Grease, Tired Tootsies products to name a few. Check out our website at www.gatheredfromthegardenllc.4t.com