Work is love made visible

Thanks to Rev. Kathianne Lewis of the Center for Spiritual Living, I had to look up Kahlil Gibran's words regarding work, from The Prophet - on this Labor Day. So much can be said and self-internalized by every word in The Prophet. Since Kathianne Lewis puts complex lessons in simple steps, ere are the four steps she suggests to ensuring "work is love made visible" in your life: #1. Tell The Truth - if you believe that God works in a truth, not a lie then think about this. Every time you think of your work as "it's OK, it pays the bills," or "I have a family/life style to maintain." Ask yourself, is that your full truth? Is this the dream life you truly want for yourself? What's keeping you from living it NOW? Or are you constantly postponing your dream life. #2. Don't sensor yourself (too soon) - Let the "chi" energy flow and don't stop it with "but that will never happen/I can't do that." As we learn in several ideation techniques - first let the ideas flow without judgement/filter, no right/wrong etc. Then only start to converge upon the ones you choose to take into action - careful not to pick just the ones that seem easy. Make sure to run them by a criteria to make sure they meet your truth. Yes, it's all about the truth - as our readers remind us with the latest poll on what makes you resonate. #3. Separate "support" from "creative expression" - Take one hand (I suggest left) and call that your support - that God (higher power/spirit/what ever you choose to call it) is your source and 24/7 - 100% support. Take your other hand (I suggest right) and call it your "creative expression - that productive activity you love. The key lesson on this from Kathianne was to NOT join those two hands. They work together in synergy but they are not subject to one another. When ever it feels impossible to follow your bliss and your work is your love - put yourself in "neutral" and switch to doing something you love doing. Go for a walk, read something you enjoy, cook a meal, meet a friend - what ever you choose. Next, just watch how you receive your good in it's bounty. #4. Just be lifted - After you've taken these 3 key steps - Let God be God - watch how it shows up in your life. Since I have experienced this formula to work I suggest that if it doesn't work the first time - give it another shot and make sure you are following the steps as prescribed. Please report back on how it goes for you.