I WAS SITTING having coffee with two friends of mine, and we were talking about the joys of dating – it was a real 30’s singles conversation – we were talking about venturing into the very scary arena of Internet dating (I think it missed our generation – as all three of us are sceptical of this technology-driven way to meet ‘Mr Right’.

Jaci is 30-something and is currently unemployed. She has a background in marketing, and has also taught English to Foreign Students, but is struggling to find a job. She was saying that she doesn’t want to meet someone until she has a job. She wants the job, then the relationship. The reason for this, she explained, is that she feels that we are defined by what we do - actually, we are not only defined by what we do,we are judged by what we do, and not having a job gives us no points when looking for a partner! As she was saying this, I thought, she has a point, and the energy within felt a bit uncomfortable, but I didn’t think anything of it.

Society is a tricky thing because it does judge what we do and it defines us by what we do. Doctors are more prestigious than dentists – I mean dentists dig in peoples mouths – yuck! And podiatrist’s... well, that is just awful because they touch people's feet! If you are a receptionist, well, is that enough? And if you are a PA, you must be really great at collecting dry cleaning! Judged, defined and compartmentalized in one of society's many compartments.

Last night, I was coming back from a night out in the West End of London, and coming down the escalator in Piccadilly underground station, I heard an announcement for the cleaner to come to the platform on the Northern Line. When I got to the platform the cleaner had just arrived and was cleaning up a terrible mess. I looked at her – really looked at her. I looked into her eyes, she had these big brown eyes, a very slight build and a gentle, serene energy. As she calmly and methodically cleaned the platform, I was filled with a sense of gratitude and love for this women –her cleaning was preventing me and hundreds of other commuters from slipping or getting dirty on the platform.

I was filled with Spirit’s beautiful energy, Jaci’s words came back to me ‘you are defined by what you do’ and I thought, Yes! You most certainly are, but I see this differently and clearly now. You must celebrate what you do – because whatever you do is an important job. Your job is essential to humanity, whether you are a garbage collector, a cleaner, a mother, a lawyer, a doctor or a human being existing in this dimension. Your job contributes to the intricate and delicate lattice we call life. Each of us is a light on the lattice – a light joining and creating the very thing we call society.

I salute every human being in this world doing a job. I honour you and thank you. I thank you for creating the space for humanity to exist in.


© Gia Myers, 2004

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Gia’-Ann Myers is a Montessori teacher, Educational consultant, workshop presenter, Spiritual teacher, Process facilitator, Indigo practitioner, Writer, and the owner of the company GIA. She is committed to translating spiritual principles into accessible tools to inspire personal transformation, Im-powered leadership, parenting, relationships and moving South Africa forward. She started the successful concept of ‘Tea-Talks’, giving talks on Education, Indigos, Montessori in the home, Spirituality & Gucci and The South African Vision. Gia works with Indigo, Crystal and Rainbow children, channelling their energy to nurture their spirit and their unique and beautiful gifts. She is passionate about education, inspiration and integrity. To contact Gia please email giamyers@hotmail.com or call + 27 (0) 82 562 1395.