As in the workplace, just as in deep religious or spiritual journeys, individuals can encounter a myriad of profound experiences. But can our workplace awaken us? Therefore, it’s essential to clarify what awakened consciousness truly is and, importantly, what it is not, especially within the context of corporate mindfulness.
Unpacking Profound Experiences in the Workplace
Human beings, including professionals in the workplace, can have a vast array of profound experiences. These experiences are diverse and multifaceted, encompassing hundreds, if not thousands, of variations. Understanding these can enhance personal well-being and professional performance.
There are a lot of different kinds of religious or spiritual experiences human beings can
have. William James wrote a book The Varieties of Religious Experience. Evelyn Underhill
wrote a book, Mysticism, where she identified the stages.
Types of Spiritual Experiences Relevant to Corporate Mindfulness
- Spiritual Ecstasy and Bliss: In a corporate setting, moments of intense joy and satisfaction can arise from achieving significant milestones or successful project completions.
- Oneness and Interconnectedness: Feelings of unity and collaboration are critical in the workplace. These experiences foster teamwork and a sense of community, where employees feel deeply connected to their colleagues and the company’s mission.
- Awe and Reverence: Professionals might experience awe when encountering groundbreaking innovations or witnessing exceptional leadership. Visiting iconic business sites or attending major industry conferences can evoke a deep sense of reverence and inspiration.
- Deep Soul Connections: Building strong, meaningful relationships with colleagues and clients can lead to powerful professional bonds, enhancing collaboration and trust within the team.
- Merging with Nature: Corporate retreats in natural settings can provide employees with a sense of oneness with nature, fostering relaxation and creative thinking.
- Divine Love and Purpose: Recognising a sense of purpose and alignment with one’s work can be transformative. Feeling valued and understanding the impact of one’s contributions can lead to profound job satisfaction and motivation.
- Mental Clarity: Moments of intense mental clarity can lead to innovative solutions and strategic insights, crucial for business success.
- Energetic Surges: High-energy phases during peak project times can drive productivity and innovation, akin to feeling “plugged into a wall socket.”
- Expansiveness and Boundlessness: Visionary thinking and strategic planning often require an expansive mindset, breaking traditional boundaries to explore new possibilities.
These experiences are often encountered at work, when people love their work. They are transformational and provide powerful motivation for professional growth and pursuit of excellence. They reveal profound truths about personal capabilities and the potential impact of one’s work, fostering a deeper connection to the with your personal ethics and values with the ethics and values in the workplace.
Distinguishing Awakened Consciousness from Professional Experiences
While these professional experiences can trigger powerful emotions and realisations, awakening or enlightened consciousness in the context of corporate mindfulness is distinct from these transient states. Awakening in the workplace is not merely an altered state of consciousness; it is a profound realisation of one’s true nature and potential within the realm of their life’s work.
The Essence of Awakened Consciousness in the Workplace
Awakened consciousness in corporate mindfulness refers to the recognition of our true nature connected with our professional life. This awakening reveal that we are not limited by our job titles or roles defined by our thoughts and feelings. Instead, we come to understand that we are capable, creative, and innovative individuals with the potential to drive positive change within our organisations.
This realisation encompasses the understanding that our true professional nature is synonymous with a collective corporate consciousness. Awakening shatters our previous beliefs in limitation and lack, revealing that our essence is already perfected, overflowing with creativity, intelligence, and leadership.
Universal Truth of Corporate Consciousness
Awakening also involves discovering that this corporate consciousness is not just our true nature but the true nature of everything and everyone within the organisation. Recognising this truth transforms our perception of the corporate world and our place within it, fostering a more inclusive and collaborative environment.
Conclusion
Understanding the distinction between various professional experiences and the profound realisation of awakened consciousness is crucial for those on a corporate mindfulness journey. By recognising the true nature of our professional consciousness and its universal significance, we can achieve deeper, more enduring enlightenment in the workplace.
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For Managers interested in exploring these profound concepts further for their organisation, consider joining our corporate mindfulness programs at Mindfulness Impacts. Contact me at [email protected] or +34 608 103 599
Our sessions provide valuable insights and practices to help you on your journey towards awakened consciousness and deeper professional understanding.
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I have worked with introducing mindfulness to business schools in France and Spain. Therefore, there is a growing trend for MBA students incorporating mindfulness into their personal life and introducing mindfulness into their work teams and working environments.
Namaste
