The Soul Displayed in Ordinary Occupations

For some it is right to give their whole lives explicitly to concrete forms of service, but for most their service will lie ‘in the sheer quality of the soul displayed in ordinary occupations.’ Such ordinary occupations are sometimes an essential contribution to the liberation of another person for wider service, and in any case, the inspiration of a dedicated life lived in simple surroundings, though often untraceable, may be profound in its reach.”

— Gerald Littleboy, 1945 (source)
Quaker conscientious objector

Acknowledge to yourself the ways that you display quality of soul in ordinary occupations and simplicity.

What have you or those you admire sacrificed for a better world?

What is your duty to Spirit, others, and yourself?

Share your response!

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  • Gerald Littleboy

    Gerald Littleboy was a British Quaker conscientious objector. He was a student when WWI broke out, and he did alternative service with the Friends Ambulance Unit. He went on to serve as head of a Friends school.

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