Whether managing or working besides another employee, we must give them the respect for their beliefs, even if they may be different from ours. This is where understanding comes into play. For us to love our co-worker we must first understand them. This must begin with respecting where they have come from and whatever beliefs or spiritual values they may have. No matter how different they may be from ours. This understanding must be mutual so as not to disrupt the work environment, and productivity of the work force.
Our spirituality is not a private matter. It must be the foundation for all we do. Each of us has a personal responsibility to live our lives spiritually wherever we are including the workplace. When each of us practices our spiritual values, we transform the people and environment around us. Through the transformation of individuals, then groups of people, global transformation is happening.
In today’s workplace, where groups of people, or teams make up the work force, we must remember that for everybody to succeed we must work together. If we are not able to understand our co-workers spiritual beliefs and we object, ridicule, and defy them. We will cause a break down of the harmony that is necessary for creative thinking and productivity. To prevent this break down we must respect the other persons beliefs. No matter what they may be, religious, political, or personal.
If we all function in this manner harmony will continue to grow and allow everyone to prosper in there own way.
A primary place to begin examining spirituality and service is to review the process of reflection and recognition of volunteer activities. The act of service is inherently, for many people, an act of reflection: a chance to see the world and an individual's life.....
