Work is Comforting

I came across an aphorism yesterday

That resonated with me in a powerful way-

It said that people have a tendency to underestimate

How comforting work can be, it captures the relationship of love and hate

That many of us have with work- even when things are not going well

There is comfort in being engaged in work, it does not give us time to dwell

On negative thoughts that lead into rabbit-holes

Work grounds us, shifts our focus to immediate goals

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Work is a comforting presence in my life, I confess

The predictable rhythm of work is essential to my success

The morning cup of coffee, the mostly predictable commute

The anticipation of a productive work-day, all contribute

To my well-being, despite periods of stress

That often make me want to work a little less

Without work, unmoored and unmotivated I might be

There is comfort in work, I agree wholeheartedly

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