If It Feels Like Obligation, Is It Still Service?

Does service always have to “feel good?” and are obligations always bad. Well, there are no absolutes, so on the surface: no. However, how we perceive obligation directly impact when and how we serve and the impact we can make. We keep showing up when we don’t really feel like it, but if we keep in mind WHY we are showing up, we can perhaps keep the resentment of obligation at bay. What do you think? Are obligation and service mutually exclusive?

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