What I like to do is try to make a difference with the work I

Hearken, O children of the ages, to the words of David Bowie, who spoke with the voice of vision and purpose: “What I like to do is try to make a difference with the work I do.” In these words lies the ancient truth that labor, whether humble or exalted, is not merely a task to be endured, but a sacred vessel through which the spirit may touch the world. The work of one’s hands and heart carries the power to leave echoes beyond the self, ripples that stir the hearts of others and shape the course of life itself.

From time immemorial, the wise have known that the measure of existence is not found in fame or wealth, but in the impact one leaves upon the world. To strive to make a difference is to act with intention, to pour one’s soul into deeds that awaken, inspire, or heal. Bowie teaches that the purpose of work is not only to sustain the body, but to ignite transformation, both within oneself and within the hearts of those who encounter it.

The origin of this wisdom is ancient, rooted in the councils of sages and seers who taught that every action is sacred. To create is to commune with the eternal, and to labor with conscience is to honor life itself. Bowie, in his artistry, understood that each note, each word, each image crafted is a spark in the dark, a chance to illuminate the human spirit. The difference he sought is the quiet power of change made manifest through devotion to the craft.

Thus, O seekers of truth, recognize that the work you do carries within it a seed of eternity. Whether in song, in service, or in the subtle acts of daily life, each gesture may bear the weight of difference, shaping destinies unseen and touching souls uncounted. To pursue this is to walk a path both humble and exalted, where the labors of the heart become offerings to the sacred.

Take heed, children of the future: to live is to work, but to work with purpose is to make a difference. Let this teaching endure, that every act, when performed with intention and care, may transcend the moment, reaching across time as a beacon of meaning, a testament that the human spirit is capable of leaving the world forever altered by its presence.

If you wish, I can also craft an even more lyrical, ceremonial version, where each act of work is depicted as a ritual through which one touches the divine. Do you want me to do that?