When work becomes play, then you know you are alive

When work becomes play, then you know you are alive.  Oh, they could not stand me; I had too much fun!  And yet, it is available to one and all.  It is a very simple equation:

Life – Fear = Fun

If we give up the fear mind that clutches until its nails bleed from grabbing, if we determinately extricate those hands and speak gently and softly with strength and the power of love, the crop of fear lies dead in the field.

These are the times to become the compassionate farmer, if you will.  You must not allow your small mind to bully you, but you must not bully your small mind because it does not comprehend.  It is limited in the glory of your truth; you are not.

So give thanks to God for the opportunity to do that which you love, that which you do.  Gratitude, simple, eternal; stay there.
Shams of Tabriz