The Worst Part

I have said more than once that the worst thing about my job is the commute, but that's unfair.  Not because the company I work for has no control over how far their office is from where I live, but because having a longer commute has its benefits.

In the morning, I take time to pray vocally.  It's a wonderful experience to be able to converse with my Father in Heaven everyday.  Even in the short time that I've been working for Danfoss, I've received some revelations regarding challenges that I face and I don't think I would have gotten them if I hadn't set aside time every morning to have a conversation with Him.

After I pray, I drive in silence for a while.  Life is full of too many distractions, so it's nice to just drive and let my mind wander - introspection is not a terrible thing after all.

After a few minutes, I turn on the radio and listen to the news.  This may seem to contradict what I just said about having some quiet time, but this is actually important.  Working in an office, I'm obligated to make small talk with people from time to time.  While I don't have to be familiar with every recent event to get by, it's still a good idea to have at least a vague sense of what's happening in the world.

In the evening, I'm tired from a full day of work, so having something to occupy my mind is helpful in keeping me alert.  I've listened to a few podcasts, but I recently started listening to an audiobook.  Again, this is just in the evening, but it's something that I look forward to.

And so with a little creativity, the worst part of my job is not only not that bad anymore, but it's actually an important part of my day.