To endearing relationships.

I think it’s all right, and even nice, to put one’s personal relationships ahead of one’s career. I know people that do that. And generally, I like ‘em. Because it seems to me that they have their priorities straight. They put life into proper perspective. They know what’s important. Yes, the pursuit of happiness. I acknowledge that it’s also possible and desirable to find happiness through one’s career. But so very many people are frustrated in their line of work. The way they make a living. For instance, I know frustrated teachers. They work in school systems with, oh, so very many problems. Bureaucratic and otherwise. For relatively low pay. And with little, if any, appreciation. Despite being dedicated teachers. But some of ‘em have good, solid personal relationships. And they’re in love. With life. That’s how they get their primary sustenance. Outside of their careers. That allows them to continue teaching. Allows them to fight the battles with the political, economic and social realities of the world. Because they are able to retreat daily to cocoons in which they are loved and appreciated. To endearing personal relationships. –Jim Broede