Spirituality - In Corporate America

As spirituality becomes more wide-spread in theThese companies have tied their corporate culture
workplace, you will no longer need to deny yourinto a spiritual reality. Your company might not
spiritual self while at work. Although working whileendorse a spiritual culture, however, it is your choice
walking the path of ascension can be extremelywhether you wish to integrate the spirit of your
challenging, it is less challenging when you can expressworkplace into your own divine practices. No one can
yourself freely. Your career can coexist peacefullyprevent you if you choose to include your spiritual
with commitment to the development of the soulbeliefs into your work ethic and relationships. Your
when you approach each with balance andspiritual self is one of the diverse strengths you bring
determination.to your career.
Native American culture is solely based on spirituality.You can include your spirituality at work by:o creating
When 'pale faces'-a.k.a. intruders-began occupying thea personal evolving Mission Statemento approaching
land, currently called United States of America, Nativeprojects, goals, and interpersonal relationships with
Americans insisted on conducting all business dealingsintentions of the highest goodo pursuing individual
with spiritual practices and decorum. The intrudersfulfillment while also doing your part to gently and
politely, if somewhat, begrudgingly complied until theyconsistently promote a healthy and harmonious work
became the dominant culture. Thus, spiritual practiceenvironmento adorning your desk/office with scared
of doing business was eliminated.spiritual objects or a candle that has meaning to you.
It is not clear when companies began includingIf decoration is frowned upon you can use photos or
spirituality in the workplace. The reason companiessmall items associated with your life patho taking a
are terrified of spirituality is because they confuse itwalk in nature or writing in your journal during lunch
with religion. However, such companies as Apple,break
Google, Yahoo, McKinsey, IBM Cisco, Nokia, NASA,Even if your workplace seldom meets your best
Sun Microsystem, and Hughes Aircraft-to name aexpectations, you can use this imperfection as a
few-are sponsoring meditation courses for theirwonderful spiritual exercise-acceptance of diverse
employees. Meditation is the corner stone ofbeliefs. Remember you can strive for excellence
Hinduism, Buddhism and the Tao. Corporate leaderswithin yourself, without asking your coworkers to
have learned the benefits of meditation is clear-itexemplify perfection. They are human beings doing all
revs up alpha, theta and delta brain waves, thusthey can to grow in spite of their flaws, and they will
increasing concentration, boosts intuition, relieveslikely support you when they know you are on a
fatigue, inspires creativity and enhances skillpath of personal/professional improvement.
implementation.