As we discussed in previous sessions, we are often inclined to measure our value or the value of our "work" by related accomplishments, accolades, or productiveness. This week, Simone Weil and Micki Kidder argue that everyday work, whether it is studying in college or the labors of a career, is related to our spiritual and moral development and may "lead us to communion with God." (Kidder, p. 215.)
What does "work" mean to you? What informs this definition? How do you find meaning and inspiration for a life well-lived within the work you do? You are not expected to have all of the answers, but this co-curricular event is designed to help you explore a deeper meaning of "work" during and after your time at Notre Dame.
Guidelines
"Twenty minutes of intense and untiring attention is infinitely better than three hours of that application of the furrowed brow which makes one say, with a sense of accomplishment, 'I really worked.' But, despite appearences, it is also much more difficult."
- Simone Weil, “Reflections on the Right Use of School Studies” (1942)
The Discerning Work event is a 50-minute interactive workshop with the Center for Career Development that seeks to help you begin to create a plan and framework for how to consider, evaluate, pursue, and engage with your current work and imagine the role of work in your life after graduation.
A variety of events will be offered from Oct. 28 - Nov. 1, 2024. Registration is required and usually limited to 14 students per event. Events are 50 minutes.
After attending the Discerning Work event, record at least five quotes or observations in your commonplace book and reflect upon them. Some time will be offered at the conclusion of the event to begin to write in your commonplace book.
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