Many forget what labor day was initially for. It wasn't created to represent the end of summer activities or last day of wearing white.

Many in the labor industry used to work 6 to 7 days a week and 10 to 12 hours was normal. The employee had very little rights and this was a way of offering them a paid day off and honor their efforts.

I studied labor law myself and we can forget that we have much today in the workplace because of their effort to make changes. They fought for sick leave, child labor laws, minimal wage, sexual harassment laws, anti-discrimination and other employment laws to be passed. Today work places post up employment laws in their spaces, however many may not read it. Fact is we are still out there fighting for change, striking and fighting for the rights as workers.

Furthermore humans weren't meant to isolate and are in need of community.

We seek out validation and connection. Therefore as you go about your day, be sure to thank someone for their hard work. Help that person to be seen and appreciated.

Oh yeah... it comes back and helps you as well.

How you seek out validation and connection?

It is more non-verbally than you may think:

A walk outside as you observe nature, animals and others

Yoga movement with a group - there is unspoken context in the movement

Sound Bowl Meditation session - letting someone else help you relax

Massage or other body work - the power of touch

Making a dinner with your family or friends - feeding your soul and body

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Of course I hope to see you soon either online or in person

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--Paige