In praise of routine, repetitive work

 Deadlines to be met, reports to be submitted, meetings to be attended, presentations made, the team must be hustled, targets met - yes, corporate life is full of pressure. Other fields too, have their own compulsions.

Then how about?

1. cooking
2. drawing and painting
3. exercising
4. deep breathing
5. meditating
6. writing a diary
7. keeping a journal
8. embroidery
9. knitting
10. sewing
11. wiping and putting away utensils in their place
12. folding and ironing clothes
13. dusting furniture
14. hanging washed clothes for drying
15. changing curtains and bedspreads

I could go on. This is non-glamorous but essential work which actually keeps our surroundings and our mind clear. Only the clear mind can ruminate, connect the dots and offer new insights, new ideas. Otherwise it quickly becomes jaded and falls into a rut. It works but is devoid of joy and satisfaction.

So never underestimate routine work. It is good.