The evolution of consciousness takes so many different forms and
shapes. Clearly there are many paths to the same place. Yet, there is
one doorway those who choose awakened living all share. Eventually, as
we unravel our resistance, and release our blocks to our own
Magnificence we find ourselves standing at the entrance to our own
hearts. And at some point, we must, walk in.
Yesterday I gave a
workshop to introduce a group of budding business owners to the
principles of Aware Entrepreneurship. For many of them the old forms of
business don't work anymore. Hard sell tactics are of no interest.
Managing with worry and fear only increases their stress and depletes
them and they know it. Putting the bottom line before personal
well-being no longer makes sense.
These are people who know that they want to stay connected to their hearts as they proceed in their work. They understand that they have unique gifts to offer and they want to build venues for their contributions without sacrificing their joy or their health.
These are people who know that they want to stay connected to their hearts as they proceed in their work. They understand that they have unique gifts to offer and they want to build venues for their contributions without sacrificing their joy or their health.
So
they are faced with a dilemma - How to build businesses that allow them
to stay connected to their essence while getting things done in the
world?
In my work I help individuals and groups build a foundation for conscious enterprise beginning with this action:
In my work I help individuals and groups build a foundation for conscious enterprise beginning with this action:
Stop the Internal Violence You Do to Your Own Self.
The
most primary personal and professional work you can ever do for
yourself, your colleagues, clients and customers is to release any
unloving attitudes or behaviors you inflict upon your own self.
Be Kind: Replace Harshness with Tenderness
Be Present: Cultivate Acceptance of What is Happening Right Now
Be Inclusive: Cherish All Aspects of Your Self
These
may seem like little things and yet by practicing them you can change
the whole atmosphere of your life - both inside and out. Once you have
established kindness, presence and the inclusive embrace of all that you
are you will have a loving home base to work from. From here you will
find that you naturally extend the same kindness, presence and welcome
inclusiveness to those who choose your products or services. The path of
heart is the best foundation for healthy relationships. It also
contributes to the blossoming of health. It sets the stage for wealth -
and opens the door for the fulfillment of purpose.
Love is the
real force and the fuel that helps us to release struggle. The Choice to
Love - self and others and life itself! - provides us with a way to
link peaceful living with wordly success. They belong together.
