My workview

Work is action. It is everything I do to fill up this one life. Work is my response to situations brought to me by the Power Beyond the Self (Other Power), which is also "the great life of free and selfless creative evolution." Through work, I discover my true essence, the meaning of my life, and my provisional and ever-evolving purpose.

As I see it, work can either be a form of livelihood or a vocation. Livelihood provides sustenance to oneself to continue living, so it has to generate money or material needs. On the other hand, vocation does not always make money, but it is always an important work. Some important work are necessary even if unprofitable. It is important because it uses one's strengths and interests in the service of others, community, and the universe—all in alignment with the Other Power.

Sometimes, one's livelihood is also one's vocation. This is a privilege to value and be grateful for as it allows one to pursue one's vocation more freely. But perhaps more often, one's vocation doesn't generate money. In this case, it is necessary to keep a livelihood, such as a day job, that provides sustenance to one as one pursues one's vocation. It is helpful to pursue voluntary simplicity so one doesn't have to spend a lot of time for livelihood, time better spent for one's vocation. Simplicity of living also ensures that one doesn't take up resources beyond what one needs, ensuring that others also get enough of what they need and saving the planet from further strain. However, all work—whether it is a form of livelihood or a vocation—can provide meaning and satisfaction when approached with quality of action.

Every human being should be able to pursue their vocation freely to self-actualize and truly contribute to others, especially those who most need their gifts and talents. Work is one's way to continue the flow of the gift in society. Our strengths and talents are gifts. It is only appropriate to make the best use of them and offer the world our truest most genuine self, especially to those who need it the most.

In the larger scheme of things, work—which comprises the largest totality of our actions—is our humble contribution to "the great life of free and selfless creative evolution." Therefore, it is imperative that we approach it with deep veneration and devotion.