If we truly believe that there is but one God, and that this God is everywhere, then of course we must remember this means the Divine is right at work, present in the boss, in our co-workers, in customers and in every business situation. Doing so can relieve stress and ideally make the line between work and play hard to find. Below are some tips for bringing your spirituality into work, whether you are an employee, an entrepreneur or simply looking for your right career path.

1. Consider yourself as a point of light in the your job. See your workplace as an ashram, a temple in which you are to apply all you know about spirituality. Start viewing each situation and person as holy, a chance to practice cooperation, love, compassion and dedication.

2. Give up the belief that your work, no matter how mundane it may seem, is ultimately meaningless or dull. Approach it as though it really matters and your life depends on fulfilling your job description in the highest possible manner. The most productive factory workers have come to view their repetitive work as a form of meditation, a place of immersion in the now. Consider the example of a coat check lady who was the heart and soul of the restaurant she worked in. She radiated love and cheer to each customer, seeing her job as a holy mission. Look for ways to turn your position into more than it is, re-invigorating it with purpose and meaning. This practice often leads to quick promotions.

3. Practice compassion first when dealing with people. Look into each co-worker's eyes as though you are looking into their soul. Lead with your heart with each communication.

Practically speaking, this can look like:

leading off each phone call or meeting by briefly asking how people are doing before getting to the business at hand

 

getting to know people, their families, acknowledging personal milestones and their home situations

 

praying for people and situations at work

 

starting each business letter or email with "It was a pleasure speaking with you" and "hope you are well" and ending each communication with "warmly" or "cordially"

 

being sensitive to the best ways to handle people, honoring their way of processing and being patient

 

giving people a chance to do their best, trusting them to get things done in their own way (micromanaging has proven to be extremely destructive and counter-productive)

 

when layoffs or firings are necessary, looking for the most humane way to proceed. The most progressive companies help those terminated to update their resumes and find a new job.