“If you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life.”

Years ago, when I would come across that quote, I felt annoyed. Good for you, Mister Who Ever You Are.

Truth is, I was jealous. At the time, work for me was tedious, and I was underearning. I had an unhealthy relationship with work (and money).

I entered support programs and therapy to help me untangle my unhelpful beliefs related to self worth. It took time. But slowly, I began to bring into my life jobs I was suited for. That was better.

Here and there, I would bring in jobs that were even fun. Mind bending.

Recently, it’s gone even further. I’ve become the the embodiment of the quote above that used to irk me. Though I do earn money, it doesn’t feel like work any more. This feels like utter transformation.

I’m grateful that I sometimes get recorded while doing what I do because I can then look back and see the proof. I can be happy while “working”. Here’s a video of that very phenomenon:

These days, I get a great deal of pleasure in teaching professional cuddlers the craft of our trade. Apparently, what gives me joy evolves over time.

Can you think of experiences on the job where you have felt totally absorbed or when you’ve smiled at the pleasure of it? I’d love to read about it in the comment!