Work it Out
We are all in this together. When I think about the importance of work in our lives, the obvious comes to mind. Work provides a means to interact with society in an economic capacity both in earning money and being able to spend money. Work also provides a social environment where as most people find their best friends and possibly arch-enemies, as the popular show the Office so masterfully exposed the dichotomy of workplace relationships in its extreme comedic exploration. Work, in all venues, can be categorized down to the basics of an exchange of goods or services or a combination of these attributes. In pondering the benefits of work from a holistic perspective one unifying theme emerged: Work assists people in their development. The development of skills, creativity, work ethic, charisma, conflict resolution, learning, and character. As a Christian, my first inclination is to say that work allows us another avenue to explore our main mission in life: to become more like Ch...