“There is always a choice about the way you do your work, even if there is not a choice about the work itself.”

There‘s something to be said for writing with energy. I‘m just not sure the authors delivered much more in this short text. Having the right energy—that fun, go get them attitude—makes a substantial difference in any workplace. That‘s where this text can help. If you find yourself in a toxic work environment or surrounded by toxic co-workers, you just may find some relief in this tiny parable.

Hmmm. Even my vitamins seem to think I could use a change of material. What should I read today?

“The towns and countryside that the traveler sees through a train window do not slow down the train, nor does the train affect them. Neither disturbs the other. This is how you should see the thoughts that pass through your mind when you meditate.” —DILGO KHYENTSE RINPOCHE