There’s a drive inside each of us to create and contribute to the well-being of others. When we serve in such a way, and are paid for that service, we’re engaging in what I’d call right livelihood.
Traditionally, within the eightfold path, right livelihood is defined as engaging in work that doesn’t create harm. And yes, that’s an important baseline (like a physician who takes the Hippocratic oath). But beyond not creating harm, I believe we each have an inner drive to bring forth our gifts, to pour ourselves out lavishly and generously for the benefit of others.
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