#434 Right Livelihood: Balancing Mindfulness in Our Careers 🧘‍♂️

🌟 Right livelihood is one of the eightfold paths to create an environment for transcendence. 🛤️

📸 At a festival, I witnessed an awe-inspiring fire show. 🎭🔥 It made me reflect on the risks some take in their professions and filled me with gratitude for my relatively calmer livelihood. These performers entertain and bring joy to others, but at what cost? 🤔

⚠️ The show highlighted two key aspects:

The risk of personal suffering in certain professions

The extreme alertness and mindfulness required in high-stakes jobs

🧭 Right livelihood encourages us to avoid harmful professions that cause suffering to ourselves or others, such as:

Weapons manufacturing 🚫🔫

Substance abuse 🚫💊

Exploitation 🚫💰

Lying and deception 🚫🤥

Let's strive for mindful career choices that bring positivity to the world! 🌍✨

🌱 Right livelihood also encourages seeking work that benefits oneself and others. Some examples include:

Healthcare: Healing and caring for others 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Education: Sharing knowledge and promoting wisdom 📚👩‍🏫

These are two of my favorite antidotes to reduce suffering in the world. By choosing such professions, we not only find personal fulfillment but also contribute to the well-being of society. 💖🌟

📢 I've received feedbacks that some concepts need more clarity. Need more insights? DM me for 1:1, happy to chat! 💌

11 Feb 2024 , Goa