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Recieved: 2004/07/09 16:33
Subject: [K-list] Re: Growth in a team
From: Joel DiGirolamo
On 2004/07/09 16:33, Joel DiGirolamo posted thus to the K-list:
Rick wrote:
> One of the most challenging parts of the spiritual path for me, is not
> Self
> growth directly, but growth within the context of working with other
> people
> which brings about significant inner growth. Whether that's working
> together in a meditation group, or just earning money with your fellow
> humans.
>
> Sharing consciousness may be a term to use to describe this.
>
> Is anyone into management psychology, and especially team psychology,
> how do
> you work in a team ? Are there any good books on this ? I can't tell
> you
> how difficult I find working with other people in any context is for
> me. Is
> a team player a life player ?
>
> How does a spiritually minded person fit into that sort of environment,
> when
> other people just don't understand. I've struggled with these
> questions for
> quite some time now, and I need to ask others to see what they do and
> how
> they deal with these situations.
I've struggled with this over the years as well. Most recently I spent
three days in a PEAT processor training (www.spiritual-technology.com)
which further enhanced my sensitivity to other people's energy. I found
that I was being blasted by negative energy and trampled by energy
vampires the first few days back at work.
As my blissful state mellowed out and I learned to deal with my more
sensitive antennae I went back to what I have been following lately,
which is to observe, learn and love.
The points I try to follow daily (from my upcoming book!) are:
Attachments - drop them (and observe expectations)
Humility - respect and honesty (and observe your ego)
Lessons - look for them
Present Moment - live in it
I try to look for the spiritual component in every encounter with another
person, even in a business setting. There is always one. When people spew
their negative energy, observe and learn. These are wonderful
oppportunities.
Finally, look elsewhere for deep, meaningful spiritual relationships.
Perhaps you will find some in your work environment, but you may need to
find them elsewhere. Some work environments are replete with spiritual
people, but most, sadly, are not.
I've not seen any good books on this, but have thought about it and
discussed it somewhat in classes I've led. I'm also beginning work on a
psychology degree and this is an aspect of my studies I wish to look at.
Joel
PEAT Processor
www.pranapower.com Freedom through personal empowerment
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