And yes, if you?re paying attention, you?ve noticed that I?ve used a couple of cop-out words in the preceding paragraph ? ?likely? and ?probably?. I had to do that because in the real world there are some individuals whose money-making efforts are focused mainly on ?non-beneficial? activities. That?s just the way the world is.

For the rest of us however, our activities and work generally reflect a more positive endeavor. That leads us back to the original suggestion. If you are caught in the quicksand, take a few minutes to really think about the people ? the individuals who will be better off, healthier or happier because of what you do. Think about how you are giving of your time and talents so that others will profit in some way from your efforts.

Do you see what can happen here? When we change our focus from ?me? to ?others?, our work ? the things we do every day ? starts taking on a new significance. We are now a giver. Our life honestly is meaningful. We know that what we do is truly important to someone else. That?s pretty special, huh?

If you?re having to really stretch your imagination to see at least one other person benefiting from the things you do and it?s really not fitting together, you might consider looking into a different occupation ? or at least a different way to spend your free time. There are a bunch of people who could really benefit from your talents. Think about what you do well ? what you enjoy doing that could help others have a better life. Then go do it. You?ll be out of the quicksand before you know it.

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