Bring Spirit Into Your Online Business
by Mal Keenan
Published on this site: May 17th, 2005 - See
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For people who have decided to strike out on their own entrepreneurial
careers, the currency of choice for lasting and meaningful compensation…and
the primary reason they left the "rat race" is spiritual
fulfillment.
Like fulfillment, the word 'spirituality' has a different meaning
for different people, too.
I believe that spirituality is something we carry within ourselves.
It is expressed, or "outwardly manifested," by our sense
of self and our sense of respect for others.
To me it is not about "hairy fairy" nonsense or an outward
display of how "spiritual" one is.
Objectively, spirituality embraces the theories, practices and
social structures that answer the existential questions that arise
out of the nature of being human "Who am I?" "What
are I?" and "What is my purpose?"
Spirituality is not about converting you to a specific way of thinking.
It is about your personal insights and experience, associated with
your personal quest to discover your essence or "true identify."
The most effective way to keep yourself productive, motivated,
and hell-bent on your success, is to make sure that you're feeding
your spirit along with your bank account.
Fundamental Human Values:
According to India’s spiritual leader, Sathya Sai Baba, concern
for well-being, responsibility, love, truth, and inner peace provide
the foundation to every major spiritual tradition, from organized
mainstream religion to splinter sects.
William C. Miller, Co-Founder, of the Global Dharma Center, agrees,
but also finds that "spirituality" is just as ubiquitous
in the workplace. Miller says the fundamental human values that
are found in all ancient spiritual traditions are perfectly mirrored
in the fundamental business values of our contemporary world.
A healthy dose of spirituality and meaning at the workplace is
good for business because it improves morale and productivity.
Here's his view of how you can fold spirituality into your daily
business dealings:
- Concern for well-being - motivates great service
- Responsibility - fosters quality and integrity
- Caring - stimulates collaboration
- Truthfulness - fosters honest relationships
- Inner peace - fosters wise decisions
With so many people working longer hours and for more years, there
is a greater need for them to incorporate the spiritual aspects
of their lives into their jobs.
Just as faith provides a balm to living with problems in the new
millennium, it also supports our efforts to cope with stresses of
being 21st Century entrepreneurs. That makes Miller's pairing of
spiritual goals with business goals so powerful.
Although no one would deny the benefits of a technology driven
information age, its profoundly de humanizing effect can't be ignored.
Add to that a sense of instability as a result of global upheaval
and economic unrest, and it's no wonder that declining professional
satisfaction and increasing incidents of depression and burnout
are rampant among even the most committed business owners.
To combat these feelings of stress and alienation, it's important
to create meaning and purpose in your work in other words, an environment
that provides spiritual fulfillment along with your "paycheck."
It would be true if you worked for a huge corporation, a medium
sized company, or a small home office, as many of us do. And
it's especially true if you're a small business owner with a "mom
'n' pop shop."
To keep your competitive edge sharp, it's in your best interest
to find a reward that feeds your spirit as well as your spouse,
kids, and dog.
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