Teaching #75: Right or Wise Livelihood
Right livelihood means not earning your living in a manner that brings harm to yourself or others … and not having a violent attitude in whatever you do for a living … any job that takes away joy, either your own or others’, also constitutes unwise livelihood, whereas any job that supports and nourishes well-being is wise livelihood.
Chapter 20, Pg 238-239
For your reflection: This week explore wise livelihood by first noticing the attitude with which you are doing your current job. Ask yourself, is your attitude causing you or others harm? Then review all of the jobs you’ve ever had and ask, was this right livelihood? Beware of judging yourself.