A Lenten Thought About Putting Your Best Foot Forward at Work
Personal appearance matters in the workplace. We're not just talking about how you dress, since that depends on the sort of work you do. More than your clothes, it's your demeanor, how you present yourself to your boss and your colleagues. Did you get a good night's sleep? How about breakfast - a little fuel to get the mind and body uncorked? Are you present in the workplace, ready to tackle the tasks of the day? Here's how we should all "appear" in our workplace each day: We're here to do our job, to do the best work we can to fulfill duties of our state of life, for the greater glory of God. This should "show" in our appearance. Recall the expression, "Put your best foot forward." The Lenten mortifications we practice today at work can not only bolster our spiritual lives, but also the self-discipline it takes to always put our best foot forward on the job. To help sustain our Lenten discipline at work, we continue our ...