The past few days have been heavy with a capital H.  Every where I turn, new photos of the Haiti devastation bring fresh tears to my eyes.  I was thrilled to see a photo today that made me smile – and read a story that reminded me of the importance of loving what you do.

Jana is my sister’s friend.  (By default, I consider her my friend too, even though we’ve never sat in the same kitchen to share a cup of coffee.)  She has a book coming out in March called Who’s That? Discovering Orlando One Interview At A Time.  I imagine it will be as wonderfully down to earth and engaging as her website and blog posts.  I was cruising her website today and came across an interview she did with a guy named Doug Rhodehamel.  Doug is an artist.  A recycler.  A beautifier.  A magician who can create things that make you smile out of common items.  Here’s a little tip:  Any time you find something that brings a pure-of-heart smile to your face, you know you have found treasure!

Jana conducted a terrific interview with Doug on her blog site and I recommend you check it out. Jana and Doug both ooze with love for what they do.  It comes across in their words, in their photos and through the overall ambiance of their work.

At the end of each day of creation God attested, “It is Good.”  I imagine Him stepping back with a satisfied smile on His face as He makes His declaration.  What causes you to do the same?  I pray that you have time built into the schedule of your life to do more of those things.  If you can make it what you do for a career you will have found treasure of your own.

~ Peace.

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