Thought for the day!

Happiness is not chasing greater net worth – it’s about cultivating a greater self-worth. It’s not about having more money, but about finding more meaning. And it’s not about only being successful but about being truly significant – a person who creates lasting value in the world.

What is spirituality?

Spirituality is the concept of an ultimate or an alleged immaterial reality; an inner path enabling a person to discover the essence of his/her being; or the "deepest values and meanings by which people live." Spiritual practices, including meditation, prayer and contemplation, are intended to develop an individual's inner life. Spiritual experiences can include being connected to a larger reality, yielding a more comprehensive self. Spirituality is often experienced as a source of inspiration or orientation in life. It can encompass belief in immaterial realities or experiences of the immanent nature of the world. – Wikipedia    

What is spirituality in business?  

There’s a wide range of important perspectives.  Some believe it’s simply bringing values such as honesty, integrity, and good quality work. Others say it’s treating their co-workers and employees in a responsible, caring way.  For others, it’s participating in spiritual study groups, meditation, or intuitive guidance at work. Whilst others feel it is to make their business socially responsible, environmental impact and how to create a better world.

All the above thoughts have one thing in common i.e. having a selfless attitude towards life, thus gaining happiness and satisfaction by spreading positivity. Can a person with no hidden wrong intentions (again, the word wrong is subjective), and transparent be spiritual???? There is not right or wrong answer, but definitely worth thinking about.

What is the state of the body and the brain when one is in a spiritual state of mind?? Feel free to post your views on this.

Examples:

  In the Corporate Social and Financial Performance report, Mark Orlitsky of the University of Sydney (Australia) and Sara Rynes of the University of Iowa (USA) reviewed studies over the last 30 years and found a significant relationship between socially responsible business practices and financial performance that varied from “moderate” to “very positive.”

 Business Week magazine reported on recent research by McKinsey and Company in Australia that found productivity improves and turnover is greatly reduced when companies engage in programs that use spiritual techniques for their employees.

You may expect more examples on research done, MIT Sloan research etc. in the next blog post, but the above is definitely indicative of the fact that keeping the spirits high at work positively impacts the returns.

So, what are you waiting for, consciously decide to be happy and see the difference! :) 

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To sign off, as promised here is a PJ (Read at your own risk ):

Barack Obama, Live from the White House - "The Best is yet to come".

Birjukumar Bhardwaj, live from Jijamata Udyan Bus stop - "The BEST is yet to come".... :) 

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