Thank God for Monday - Reframing Work

On Monday morning in the office, a colleague remarked that I seemed especially peppy (I was swinging my water bottle as we chatted).  I shared that I had a new perspective about work - a reframing of my work that came about from observing young children.

I remember the excitement with which my children would approach [some] chores when they were very young. 

One of my son's first chores as a 3-4 year old was to put away flatware from the dishwasher.  We had two patterns, so he carefully looked at each utensil as he matched forks, knives, and spoons.

My daughter relished cleaning her bedroom when it involved putting her books in order on the bookshelves.

As they worked on those chores, I did not notice, with the children, the heavy sighs that would sometimes escape my lips on Monday mornings.

So what changed this week?  I began the reframing project: I seek to intentionally look anew at various aspects of my life.  This week, I am pondering the power of my attitude to affect my work. 

The renewed focus on my work has resulted in my intention to:

• remember that the process is as valuable as the product, and
• recognize the privilege of doing my best from the heart as working  for the Lord (Colossians 3:23).

So I am on the pathway, setting my mind and my attitude to enjoy work, just as my children enjoyed their first chores...Thanking God for the work!

What are your thoughts on work?

The Reframing Project

The first day of summer finds me filled with adventure as I embark on a project for the season. 

This Reframing Project came to mind as I photographed various scenes for Claire's PhotoPlay

From June 21 - September 21, I invite you to join me as I view my work, world, and ways with renewed vision.

What do I mean about reframing?  Glad you asked...

The Collins English Dictionary includes the following definitions for reframe:

• to look at, present, think of beliefs, ideas, or relationships in a new or different way
• to say something in a different way

The Reframing Project provides the opportunity for me to look at and think about certain aspects of my life in a new or different way.  For example,  I am reframing my ideas and beliefs about:

 work, relationships, relaxation, fitness, fun, faith, and life dreams