

That was the question that drove my research. The question for me wasn't whether people enjoyed their work but whether they needed it. I've had this conversation many times over the past few years with both friends and strangers and I often get some version of, "but I love to work!" in response. This woman, by the way, is one of the most grounded, cheerful, and talented people I know.

"I LOVE to work! I can't stand just sitting around.

"I would HATE that!" she answered with a moo of disgust. "We've become too addicted to working and we need to balance our lives with a little idle activity like sitting on porches or chatting with neighbors." “We've simply become too attached to work," I explained.
