I would like to put forward the idea that many of our problems stem from numbers, particularly the amount of money we make. These numbers are used to record quantities, keep accounts, calculate, and measure the physical world, especially through financial statements. This often leads to stress and forces people to do things they don’t enjoy. Having been an accountant for over 55 years, I’ve seen that the workplace is where we make most of our decisions. Almost all of these decisions revolve around maximizing profit. We live in a profit-oriented business world, not one primarily focused on helping others independent of profit.
The Profit-Driven Society
We talk about charity and service, often framed as tax deductions. But for the most part, we work for ourselves or for our employers, and we hold tightly to our money. Social projects are left to governments or communities, which are also heavily influenced by profit-and-loss thinking. At present, the U.S. government spends relatively little on the arts or spiritual activities, viewing nearly everything as a deal. In other words, it is about business and profit. Numbers help organize these activities and determine what can be spent, and only a small portion is allocated to pursuits involving spirituality.
Integrating Spirituality and Work
Yet much of spirituality costs very little. Prayer, kind words, meditation, healing practices, and conscious rituals bring meaning to life and should not be separated from money or work. Spirituality belongs in the workplace. It is the cornerstone of life, energy used for health, happiness, and well-being. When everyone is in harmony and working together using life-supporting energy, even a profitable business becomes easier to run.
Simple Shifts in Workplace Energy
Some people think the only spiritual moments at work are coffee breaks or vacations. But simple practices, such as playing music, encouraging light exercise, or providing healthy food, can be deeply spiritual. These small changes can shift the entire energy of a workplace.
Creating Peace in Everyday Activities
We raise this topic because living a healthy life requires love and peace, and these should be part of our everyday activities. Often, it is up to you to make that happen. No one can force you to love your job, although leadership and company values certainly help. If you can create peace with a coworker or someone in your workspace, you will be far better off. Implementing basic spiritual practices, such as breathing exercises, costs very little and helps people focus and become more productive. Having a weekly activity that employees can look forward to and enjoy is equally important.
A Unified Foundation for Life
What we are saying is this: if spirituality were integrated into the workforce, we would have a far better chance of creating love and peace than if spirituality remains separate from daily life. We spend so much of our time at work that, unless spirituality is woven into the workplace, it may never happened.
