Enjoy or endure?

I recently listened to a Ted Talk by Sir Ken Robinson. He spoke about people who enjoy their work and those who simply endure their jobs, waiting for the weekend to arrive. I can honestly say, I have never been bored at work.Time passes quickly when we are doing something we love. Each day is an adventure and a challenge. I love what I do.

It is wonderful to be surrounded by our students once again. One student on the first day of school, enveloped me in a hug and said, “I missed you every single day this summer.”  Another on Wednesday morning rushed to me and exclaimed, “Guess what? I woke up today!” And yet another, new to the school, announced unprompted, “I can tie my own shoes!”

How can our days be anything but enjoyable surrounded by such innocence and delight?

“If you don’t think every day is a good day, just try missing one.” Cavett Robert

 

 

5 thoughts on “Enjoy or endure?

  1. Dan

    I am the lucky one, because I get to actually WORK with you. Knowing you love your job makes my job just that much more exciting. It’s gonna be a GREAT week.

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  2. Jean

    Yes Karen, I agree: That last quote really hits home for me cause I know 2 people considering every single minute, never mind day precious!

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  3. Jean

    Yes Karen, I agree: That last quote really hits home for me cause I know 2 people considering every single minute, never mind day precious!

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