In our busy, busy world, silence can often be perceived as a threat. Even just the thought of having no background noise, no TV or radio on, is enough to make some people quake. And the word ‘business’ can be broken down itself into ‘busy-ness.’ But a spiritual business, one where the owner or manager is spiritually aware and wanting to actively bring that into their day-to-day business activities, is going to be far more successful when the power of silence becomes used consciously and creatively.
However, firstly you have to become comfortable with it. It simply doesn’t work if you yourself feel uncomfortable. If you’re not used to it, I suggest that you actively seek it out [read more]
What to Do When You Can’t Be Bothered to Do Anything
also posted in Jane's Blog
‘I just can’t be bothered!’ This can be a problem when you’re self-employed. And I’ve been experiencing it lately, perhaps not surprisingly. But these moments or phases come at all kinds of different times in the world of self-employment, and it’s one of those perennial questions: how to stay self-motivated?
There are plenty of articles on how to motivate yourself, or stay motivated, on the internet if you look for them. But there is one thing that spiritual business people need to do before any of these, and that is not ‘do’ anything. Yes. Just stay in the place you are at, that place of ‘can’t be bothered.’ It’s possible this might be a bit frightening; [read more]