We all have a complicated relationship with work, don’t we? Or should I say that I do for sure but let me tell you I was practically dancing my way into the building this morning. I realize how this place …HHH and all of the people here have become home and family for me and a place of good work. I am again so grateful for work that is meaningful and feeds me so well in meaning and connection and warmth. So I am grateful to have a place to call my place of work and a place that makes us come in and work in a particular place.

I am so conscious of how many people don’t have good work for themselves to support their families. So many have lost their work during this time. So it is with great privilege that I can come to work and feel supported in the work of caring.

My invitation today is enter into gratitude today for work… for the power of having a place to focus our energies towards the greater good. It is critical to good society. Let’s not forget those who don’t have a place to focus their gifts and talents. And those who don’t have the capacity to work as we do.

Find a place of gratitude in your heart today.

Be the love you hope for to the world.

I appreciate who you are in this HHH community.

– Rev. Michelle DeCoste