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Not insignificant

Not insignificant

The Artdog Quote of the Week As the Geoffrey Owens case has recently dramatized, we are far from perfectly recognizing this profound reality. But think about it: many of the most supposedly “menial” jobs are among the most important for maintaining public health and safety. Working hard for the good of one’s self, family, and community also has been found likely to be essential to a feeling that one’s life has meaning. Ask not: “Are you happy?” Ask: “Does your life and work have…

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The importance of our work

The importance of our work

The Artdog Quote of the week:  Where do we find meaning in our life? Often it is through our work (whether job or avocation), and the services we provide to others. For those who are unable to work, whether through disability or unavailability of work to do, finding meaning in their lives can be a struggle. It can be a struggle for anyone with independent means, who does not have to work. They soon discover that a life of endless…

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