Response Letter - (14) - I do not understand why you talk so much about work; do you not take holidays? — YouTube from the CEC Library

Why do I talk so much about work? For me, work has a different meaning from the one it has for other people. We need work for our sustenance, because we need a profession or activity that supports us. However, there is another kind of work that I consider more important: the responsibility to make the most of this life. That is the true work.

The body is our first dwelling on Earth and must be treated in the best possible way. This involves improving the conditions of the body, the mind, and the spirit, through knowledge and effort. It is a complete work, achieved by adding knowledge and by practicing what we learn, after questioning and validation. Some people will validate the same thing or situation; others will not, and that is natural. In the end, groups form around similar ideas, but that does not mean one group is better than another.

Our reason is based on beliefs, conveniences, and desires, influenced by internal and emotional variables. I think, at the very least, these two forms of work exist for me. The work into which we put will, commitment, and spirit directs our path of life and learning. It is crucial if we are not to reach the end of life empty. If we limit ourselves to superficialities, without learning important moral values, the encounter with what we have sown may be unpleasant. Work is fundamental to our development, because it teaches us about ourselves and about human relationships. We should not flee from challenges, but face them and learn. Whether carrying stones or being a doctor, learning is constant and important.

We must value the pursuit of knowledge so as not to waste life. We cannot limit ourselves to beliefs acquired without questioning. It is necessary to search, to inform oneself, to question, to err, and to try to get it right. The path must be productive and positive, and it depends on our determination. If we choose a profession we like, it will bring more results than one we do not enjoy. Life is a great profession, a work that goes beyond sustenance. These kinds of work can be parallel or integrated, and it is better that they be interconnected with our beliefs and essence, because that way we spend less energy. Playing on a single team, where the two aspects complement each other, is possible and desirable. It is enough to think about how to do this so that all our energy is well directed.