Digging a ditch?

Two men are working side by side, digging a ditch. Another man approaches & asks the first man, "What are you doing?" The man says, "What does it look like? We're digging a ditch." Then he asks the next man, "What are you doing?" And that man responds, "We're building a hospital."

Same task - different perspective! How many times throughout the day are we digging a ditch? I just LOVED this illustration because it helped me remember to keep in mind the big picture. It can seem like drudgery at times, but really, do I want the final result? Will others be helped by the final result? And am I affecting others by my attitude about the process? All very effective questions to keep the right attitude!!