One should write original content. The quick posting of others’ content is convenient when in a hurry. And truthfully, getting ready to run is next on the agenda. But the first day of working at the new job doesn’t start until 9:00 AM. So there is room this morning to post content.

Yes, that’s right. New job. The owner of the former job disallowed the scheduling of lunch breaks to better meet the demands of chaotic people whose ability to have balance and order in their lives is highly suspect. While meeting the clients where they are at is the mantra of modern therapy, it is not helpful to start any relationship by engaging in their chaos.

But then, when profit trumps service, service suffers. And I’ll die on this hill: The root of all evil is not money; it is the focus on profit. Money is but a tool, neither good nor bad. And let’s submit intent drives Good and Evil.

So, what’s on your mind today? Are you intending to focus on profit? Or are you intent on providing a service? What do all the sacred texts of the world say one should do? In the Bible, Jesus drove the merchants from the temple. In considering the body (to include the mind) a temple, should not profit be driven out?