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Bring Spirit Into Your Online Business
By Mal Keenan, Sat Dec 10th
Copyright 2005 Mal Keenan For people who have decided to strike out on their ownentrepreneurial careers, the currency of choice for lasting andmeaningful compensation…and the primary reason they left the"rat race" is…spiritual fulfillment. Like fulfillment, the word 'spirituality' has a differentmeaning for different people, too.
I believe that spirituality is something we carry withinourselves. It is expressed, or "outwardly manifested," by oursense of self and our sense of respect for others. To me it is not about "hairy fairy" nonsense or an outwarddisplay of how "spiritual" one is. Objectively, spirituality embraces the theories, practices andsocial structures that answer the existential questions thatarise 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 ofthinking. 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'refeeding your spirit along with your bank account. Fundamental Human Values: According to India’s spiritual leader, Sathya Sai Baba, concernfor well-being, responsibility, love, truth, and inner peaceprovide the foundation to every major spiritual tradition, fromorganized mainstream religion to splinter sects. William C. Miller, Co-Founder, of the Global Dharma Center,agrees, but also finds that "spirituality" is just as ubiquitousin the workplace. Miller says the fundamental human values thatare found in all ancient spiritual traditions are perfectlymirrored in the fundamental business values of our contemporaryworld. A healthy dose of spirituality
and meaning at the workplace isgood for business because it improves morale and productivity. Here's his view of how you can fold spirituality into your dailybusiness dealings: •Concern for well-being - motivates great service•Responsibility - fosters quality and integrity •Caring -stimulates collaboration •Truthfulness - fosters honestrelationships •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 spiritualaspects of their lives into their jobs. Just as faith provides a balm to living with problems in the newmillennium, it also supports our efforts to cope with stressesof being 21st Century entrepreneurs. That makes Miller's pairingof spiritual goals with business goals so powerful. Although no one would deny the benefits of a technology-driveninformation age, its profoundly de-humanizing effect can't beignored. Add to that a sense of instability as a result ofglobal upheaval and economic unrest, and it's no wonder thatdeclining professional satisfaction and increasing incidents ofdepression and burnout are rampant among even the most committedbusiness owners. To combat these feelings of stress and alienation, it'simportant to create meaning and purpose in your work…in otherwords, an environment that provides spiritual fulfillment alongwith your "paycheck." It would be true if you worked for a hugecorporation, a medium-sized company, or a small home office, asmany of us do. And it's especially true if you're a smallbusiness owner with a "mom 'n' pop shop." To keep your competitive edge sharp, it's in your best interestto find a reward that feeds your spirit as well as your spouse,kids, and dog. About the author:Receive My FREE Seven Day Report On How Success In OnlineBusiness AND Life Has More To Do With Inner Belief Than TheActual "Donkey Work" Expended: http://www.conceiveandbelieve.com
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