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Inspiration for Work and Life from Olympians By Guest Blogger Kimberly Weichel
The Olympics are about so much more than winning or the feelings that go into it. For me it’s about doing one’s very best after many years of focused practice and extreme dedication. It’s about the ability to be centered enough to perform at one’s peak in front of the world watching. It’s about the drive and passion to be the best we can be at something and going after it. It’s about the ability to perform with precision despite any pain or obstacles that get in the way. And these lessons are applicable to all of us, including the spiritual practices that we can bring to our work, money and other important matters. Continue reading
7 Workplace Spirituality Tips from An Undercover Boss
“There are two main ways that people find meaning through work,” Elizabeth Doty told me in about 2001 while I was researching Work with Meaning, Work with Joy: Bringing Your Spirit to Any Job. “One is giving your gifts to … Continue reading
Being in the Flow By Guest Blogger Kimberly Weichel
Flow is what happens when we are fully involved in what we are doing. We derive energy from this experience. Our creativity heightens, and we feel a sense of fulfillment. Flow is the opposite of what happens when get stuck … Continue reading
Taming our Inner Critic By Guest Blogger Kimberly Weichel
According to our inner critics, we are not good enough, not smart enough, not accomplished enough, too old, too fat, etc. Sound familiar? I bet we could each add to this list. Amazing how that inner critic can get in … Continue reading
Praying the News
How can reading or hearing the news be as much a part of your spiritual practice as studying sacred scriptures or everyday prayer? How can the news help you clarify your particular service work when the needs and opportunities are … Continue reading
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Seeking Common Ground at Work By Guest Blogger Kimberly Weichel
It’s amazing how little things can really fester, whether at work or at home. Someone speaks to us in a less than respectful tone and we jump to conclusion that they are a ‘mean’ person, or they interrupt us and … Continue reading
The Best Book on Spirituality and Work is Back!
Transforming Practices: Finding Joy and Satisfaction in the Legal Life is the best spirituality and work book ever. Thanks to the American Bar Association, it’s back in print! Continue reading
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What’s Your Best Peace-building Practice?
Humanity is our business, says the Ghost of Christmas Present in The Christmas Carol. Putting that in the terms of the spirituality and work movement, taking care of the economic and everyday peace of others is an integral part of … Continue reading
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Multi-tasking at Work: Efficiency or Detriment? By Guest Blogger Kimberly Weichel
I used to pride myself on being an efficient multi-tasker. I occasionally bragged to my family that I could cook, speak on the phone, and listen to the radio at one time. At work, I’ve tried to speak on the … Continue reading
7 Ways to Bring More of Your Values and Vision into Your Business plan
Only a really nasty person would deliberately plan to create a business that’s unethical or harmful to employees, the earth and other stakeholders. Yet, following the wisdom of the old adage, “failing to plan is planning to fail,” then failing … Continue reading