I subscribe to Robert Genn bi-weekly newsletter.  And I came across this response to an earlier question of why we do what we do.  Let me know what you think.  Dorit

In my experience there are six conditions needed for happy
workaholism: 1. You have a philosophical understanding of the
dangers lurking in all of the above. 2. You are more or less
proficient at what you do. 3. You seem to be getting somewhere
with it. 4. You have learned the arts of self-reliance and
self-governance. 5. You have had other doors closed to you for
reasons of health, family, ignorance, incompetence, misguided
education or missed opportunity. 6. You secretly know that work
is play.

Best regards,

Robert

PS: “Human beings are of two classes: those whose work is work
and whose pleasure is pleasure; and those whose work and
pleasure are one.” (Sir Winston Churchill)

Esoterica: Evolved creative work means finding a “zone” that
the average worker knows not of. “As you work,” said the
British painter Francis Bacon, “the mood grows on you. There
are certain images which suddenly take hold and you need to do
them. The excitement and possibilities are in the working and
can only come in the working.” This is an eternally sanctified
and valid attitude. It might represent our highest calling.
Channeled, and yes, “balanced,” it actually leads to personal
happiness and possibilities for the common good. “Your work is
to discover your work – and then with all your heart to give
yourself to it.” (Buddha)