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Spiritual Entrepreneurship? Yes, You Can Make Work Meaningful by Ty Freyvogel As an entrepreneur, you hope to bring in a nice chunk of change for your work. But if you're spiritually oriented at all-and many entrepreneurs are, even if they're not fervent churchgoers or holistic types that meditate every morning-you may worry that it's somehow "wrong" to make a lot of money. Here's my opinion as a fellow spiritual seeker: there's nothing inherently immoral about accumulating wealth, as long as it doesn't become your sole focus in life. Your pursuit of a healthy income doesn't mean you can't also stay spiritually grounded and use the money you make-as well as the entire process of bringing your new business to fruition-to do some good in the world. This is what I call spiritual entrepreneurship. Yes, your business can do much more than serve only you. Below are a few of my thoughts on how your work can, in a small way, change the world. The creation of anything new can be seen as a spiritual act. There is something almost sacred about building something from nothing. Many people believe that any kind of creation (whether you're writing a book, developing a vaccine, or building computer software) is inspired by a Divine source. Have you ever thought of a brilliant idea and later wondered, "Where on earth did that come from?!"? Keep yourself open to the possibility that you are a vessel for the fulfillment of a greater plan. You may be moved and inspired in ways you never thought possible. Donate a percentage of profits to a good cause. Countless companies give back money to worthy causes and are the better for it. Ben & Jerry's-which supports causes like children & families, the environment, and sustainable agriculture on family farms-is an obvious example. If your company is just starting out, donate a small amount. You can always give more later on when you are better established. You can even get creative and give to an unconventional cause, like animal shelters or retirement homes that lack adequate funding. Also remember that as your own net value grows, you can chose to donate personally to any cause of your choosing. Don't stray from your ethics. If you want to practice true spiritual entrepreneurship you must adhere to a code of ethics that allows no cheating, lying or stealing to get ahead. Studies in quantum physics are revealing that you really do get back what you put out into the universe. Your thoughts and actions really do create your reality. Therefore if you treat others, in business, as you would like to be treated, you will be more likely to prosper and grow. But it is also important to be honest and fair in business simply because it is the right thing to do. Make a positive impact in your colleagues' lives. When you make the decision to hire or partner with someone new, you consciously and unconsciously impact their lives in a profound way. You may be providing a great opportunity to someone who is stuck in a miserable, dead-end job or you may be helping a person discover his or her passion. You may inadvertently inspire someone who is looking for motivation. Or you may deliberately choose to mentor someone who goes on to achieve great things, thanks to your guidance. Learn to be aware of and appreciate the endless chain of events you begin when you hire and interact with your work-family. As a business owner, you have a great opportunity to affect your employees and even their families in a positive way. Embrace the joy. When you feel the sense of exhilaration and happiness that comes from doing what you love and giving it your all, you can rest assured that you are connecting to something larger. Joy is your birthright. If entrepreneurship helps you find that wholesome sense of elation, you know that your work is feeding your spirit. Be thankful that you've found your place in the world. As an entrepreneur, you are in a position of power because you have employees, colleagues, clients and customers who look to you as a leader. And as we know, with great power comes great responsibility. By unlocking the spiritual aspects of your work, you are helping to impact the world for the better-and what the world needs now is definitely a change for good.
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