In the very beginning of the Torah and Bible, there is a genealogy:
Cain made love to his wife, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Enoch. Cain was then building a city, and he named it after his son Enoch. To Enoch was born Irad, and Irad was the father of Mehujael, and Mehujael was the father of Methushael, and Methushael was the father of Lamech.
Lamech married two women, one named Adah and the other Zillah. Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who live in tents and raise livestock. His brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all who play stringed instruments and pipes. Zillah also had a son, Tubal-Cain, who forged all kinds of tools out of bronze and iron. Tubal-Cain’s sister was Naamah. — Genesis 4:17–22 (NIV)
Striking how clearly it is defined that humanity’s purpose is connected to relationships (between people and career/work) creating a semblance of intended unity. These essential relationships managed well, meaning with love and care, can bring psychological health and communal strength. From the beginning it seems we are defined by our family and career. Both are essential to who we are and how we find purpose. Both helping humanity to see that purpose is enmeshed within the unity of healthy relationships with others and creation.
Even earlier, this was exemplified by God creating (the world) and procreating (humans). Also, Adam was given the joy of working and caring for the Garden of Eden.
The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. — Genesis 2:15 (NIV)
And then God begins the beautiful event of creating Eve…
The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” — Genesis 2:18
From the very beginning, over and over, it can be implied that we are to find our sanity and being in unity with God, others, and creation.
