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Work Doesn’t Make the Man

—Geronta, when someone feels strained at work, what is to blame?

—Perhaps they don’t approach their work with good thoughts? If they confront it rightly, then whatever job they do will seem like a festival.

—Geronta, when someone is upset because his job is difficult or distasteful—for example, he works construction or washes dishes at a restaurant—how should he find peace? Read more →

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