Business in a More Beautiful World
We need to take a quantum leap forward into a collective and integrated whole.
We are in the midst of a changing collective story. It is no longer enough to remain in an unconscious, fear-based environment. People are waking up and moving away from the old story that has produced all sorts of power and resource imbalances.
We are identifying many of the problems that we have developed – economic injustices, environmental disasters and social disconnect. We are growing in self-awareness and also self-acceptance. We are shifting from a place of judgment, to empowerment, with a growing desire to co-create a new collective story. A critical mass can be seen faintly on the horizon.
Collaboration is required for best results whenever two or more people are gathered together. Even in the most hierarchical of situations, listening to everybody’s perspective and need is beneficial. Having a sense of respect and cooperation always produces the best results.
On a deeper level, collaboration can be thought of as a spiritual path. Deep collaboration and a sense of community contribute to the fulfillment of both human and planetary needs. As in any spiritual path, trust (or faith) is required for collaboration to work. Not faith as in some sort of belief in the concept, but a trust that compels us to surrender.
In surrender to collaboration, we are called to the center where we offer our perspectives, strengths and gifts. We also bring our wounds, failings and confusion. In the center we listen to all the voices, boldly embracing who we are and letting go of our illusion and control.
In the center we learn to see life from multiple perspectives rather than with just what we see behind our eyes or what we hear from the voices in our mind. We enter the heart of the whole and experience our unity from a place beyond theory.
Next time we’ll continue with this and discuss how cultivating our individual center will bring us closer to the world that we know in our heart is possible.
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