What You Do Begins with Being

Being aware of the sacred Presence within you that is deeper than thought guides what you do. Your function is meaningful and even essential. But the role you play by doing is secondary to your purpose.

Some careers may last for decades. Other tasks may only be momentary. Yet what you are doing is never a substitute for being.

So in whatever you do—whether it’s selling real estate, helping your kids with their homework, or attending a job improvement workshop—be mindful of your oneness with the source of life and bring that awareness into every moment of your doing.

Adapted from David Youngren, Awakening To I Am Love: How Finding Your True Self Transforms Your Wellbeing, Relationships, and What You Do.