Who are you at work? Are you the same person you are at home with your family, or
alone in meditation? Work is a major part of most of our lives, and in this section,
we’ll help you to make your job your own with a Zen approach. Make your work
meaningful, or find work that is meaningful. Learn how to be a great employee and/or
a great boss. Zen can help you to maintain effective work relationships, too.
Even for those who adore their jobs, most work is stressful, at least some of the time.
A Zen approach to job stress, time management, and putting your work life in per-
spective can make all the difference. We’ll end by discussing your career path. Can
you be ambitious and still practice Zen? Are you doomed to a static career path, or
can you be a mover and shaker between zazen sessions?