Proverbs to Cherish: ‘Many Hands Make Light Work’

Proverbs to Cherish: ‘Many Hands Make Light Work’
Working as a team not only lightens the load for everyone, but also fosters a compassionate mindset. wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock
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If you’re anything like me, you sometimes hoard work. But this is a trait I have managed to improve over time, by realizing that work-hoarding is rooted in ego and a lack of faith, and ultimately isn’t healthy.

Only after giving deep reflection to the proverb “Many hands make light work”—which my wonderful mother said to us kids on a frequent basis—have I realized that it applies not only to encouraging others to share the load, but also to the importance of loosening your grip on your own part and letting others chip in.

Angelica Reis
Angelica Reis
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Angelica Reis loves nature, volunteer work, her family, and her faith. She is an English teacher with a background in classical music, and enjoys uncovering hidden gems, shining them up, and sharing them with readers.
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