Our Real Work
When the real work and journey begins.
For twenty years, I pondered this question…
audio narration by David Marlow
🌀What would you do if you were done?🌀
It wasn’t until I was done, at least with my corporate career, that I found my answer.
Something about this Wendell Berry poem captures the essence of what I came to realize, and because of that, I share it with you today.
What does the poet mean by ‘our real work?’
What does real work mean to you?
When have you done your real work in your life?
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Hi David, I love this question of real work. So far, I would say that I the most real and important work I have done is, with my husband's help, to raise my daughter to be a fulfilled and joyful adult. Also, through my teaching career, I have brought a love of the English language to hundreds of students. But I'm not done yet. My new coaching career is taking off and my writing continues to be a source of great joy to me. I feel incredibly fortunate in having enjoyed a lifetime of meaningful experiences. And I am always pondering about the depths of our human experience. I love your post and the poem. Thank you.
Very insightful and thought-provoking poem David. Your message has deep impact on me because I was reflecting for quite sometime now since my retirement and ask my self this question, Is my real work done now?" "What comes next?"
"What's my next journey, O Lord? Please guide me. You are my righteous path, please don't lead me to the wrong one🙏.
Still I have to move on and continue. Where it leads, I am still searching.🙏🙏🙏