I always love for example when I go out say to the grocery store and I get a cashier who you can just tell loves being there! To her or him this job is awesome and they put their everything into it. And that is something to be admired I think.

Definitely who we work with makes a big difference on the environment. But as I always say, let’s try to get our positivity rub off on “them” first before their negativeness gets to us ;)

@ ALBERT – Thank you Albert for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.

Yes, I see it too, and it is not only in jobs, as I am sure you know but all relationships it seems, we can find people who see themselves as the “victims”. And the second point you mentioned is even more valuable as that is so true! Some people get so bogged down in the “world is against me” mentality that yes, they resent anyone who tries to tell them, that it is not the world but their mind that has to change. Those are some tough cases indeed and a lot of love and patience has to be put in to healing souls like that.

And I would love to write more on this topic. I have seen too many examples of it in my own life where people who took on the “victim” role began to bring me down and that definitely awoke me to an even more conscious state of being. So although I say thank you – I do not recommend that anyone has to suffer as a “victim” or because of someone who thinks they are.

I sometimes think the most challenging thing may be WHO we work with, as our bosses and co-workers can so influence our job happiness, even the “uppest” and happiest of people are often challenged to remain bubbly when others around them are so negative or downright mean. In those instances I think one has to have the courage to make a break for something better.

Yes, we really DO have control. Fear holds many back, but can be broken through with the right attitude. Ahhh, the old attitude theory again. Like J.C. Penny used to say… “it’s All Inside.”

What a beautiful thing to have learned and pass onto your kids. It is those lessons that serve as such important gems, such valuable possessions that we have to guide us through life.

And as for your answer – how awesome! And I can totally relate! I would write for free – whether blogging or books – because I enjoy it THAT much! And I know you already know this, but I will say it again here for others, that when we go into something for the love of doing, not for the money – the money has a way of coming to us in many forms naturally.

It is just amazing how the Universe works like that, when we give loving energies, we get loving energies – whether that is love, compassion, friendship, money or whatever the case may be. These are all energies simply being transferred.

So thank you again for your feedback – it really means a lot.

@ CARLA – Thank you so much Carla for adding in your thoughts. You know I am based in Canada, but I have heard on numerous occasions the problems with the health care system in the US. It is really too bad that so many people have to “struggle” through that and with that. But there is help – not always easily seen, but there are other choices for people.

For example, I know neither the US or Canadian system focuses on prevention through things like optimal nutrition, but that can add years to someone’s life and reduce if not totally eliminate them becoming part of the disease statistics today. Sure there are genetic problems and rare mutations that one has to consider, but the point is there are ways we can help ourselves, when the health care system that is supposed to help us isn’t.

And that touches upon what you mentioned that speaks for you – we really do have control. Some people don’t understand how this can be. But the control is in how we react and what we do about a situation, not control over a situation perhaps happening.

So thank you again and adding value to this conversation.

#5 is key for me because I am learning day by day that I DO have control no matter how dire my situation may look from the outside.

As I was reading this, I thought, “this should be inserted in an employee handbook”. Too often people take a job because it pays better than the last one and they believe the grass is greener on the other side.

One thing we taught out kids, and I also mention it to friends, is whatever we learn on a job is something no one can take away from us. Therefore, if we take the opportunity to learn as much as we can (take on extra assignments, etc), we not only challenge ourselves, but in those challenges may find more joy. Instead of looking at a job (whether we like it or not) as “just a job”, but looking at it as an education, we begin to see the possibilities we can take with us into the future.

I was fortunate to be raised by parents who taught us to do the very best we can in all aspects of our lives. Even when I had menial jobs, I did just that and at the end of the day was proud I gave it my all.

As for the answer to your question about what would I do for free. It’s blogging. Imagine that? :) And because of that, I’m now in the process of attempting to turn it into a career. I’m guessing it will be an interesting journey.

Again I must say, this is a fabulous post. Thank you for not only sharing your viewpoint, but for putting so much work into what is truly a value based article.

Those are wise words and ones that I invite all people to put into practice – laughter, happiness, positivity are contagious – so you are so right, the outer world is greatly influenced by the inner world. We give what we have, and if within us we have no happiness or joy, then we don’t have that to give to others. On the other hand if we allow that in, then one by one it spreads to others.