Sacred Commerce: Business as a Path of Awakening
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Matthew and Terces Engelhart unveil a transformative vision: business as a profound path to spiritual awakening. They champion "Sacred Commerce," a philosophy prioritizing genuine connection and purpose, countering modern societal degradation. This manual explores practical strategies, from cultivating supportive workplace culture and empowering leadership to fostering inspirational meetings. It offers a blueprint for building a vibrant, spiritual community within any organization, demonstrating how financial prosperity and profound inner satisfaction can harmoniously coexist, impacting individuals and the world.
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“We are avid fans of anyone who can truly make a difference in these challenging times. Café Gratitude is a model for a successful business, and Matthew and Terces have proven they understand the importance of bringing respect, reverence, and love into the workplace. We're thrilled they have chosen to graciously share their wisdom and experience with this book. There's hope for us all.”
“Reading [ Sacred Commerce] has completely changed the way I look at business. Of course there is nothing wrong with paying the bills, but if we are not enjoying the process and offering something of value to the people who need it, what is the point of business?... Terces and Matthew Engelhart break down their thoughts on making commerce sacred, and it really struck home...”
“Café Gratitude is in the humankind business. The Engleharts' commitment to a sustainable, socially just, and spiritually fulfilling business presence is hopeful in an era of cynicism and indifference. I have benefited from and am inspired by their valiant stand for making love the bottom line.”
📝 Description: Sacred Commerce: Business as a Path of Awakening
📑 What's inside
- Foreword by Megan Marie Brien - IX
- 1. Hearing the Call - 1
- 2. About Sacred Commerce - 5
- 3. Our Four Insights - 15
- 4. Clear on Clearing - 25
- 5. The Calling of Mission Statements - 33
- 6. Being as Source - 35
- 7. Abundance Is an Inside Job - 43
- 8. The Manager as Coach - 49
- 9. Manager Medicines: Distinctions - 53
- 10. Leading Inspiring Meetings - 61
- 11. The Art of Sacred Service - 65
- 12. There Is Nothing Wrong - 67
- 13. Giving Up Being Right - 69
- 14. The Power of Making Requests - 71
- 15. The Gift of Acknowledgment - 73
- 16. The Value of Integrity - 75
- 17. Looking at Upsets - 79
- 18. Getting Complete with Failure - 83
- 19. Being Complete - 87
- 20. The Freedom of Apologizing - 89
- 21. Forgiveness Is a Gift - 91
- 22. The Culture of Human Resources - 93
- 23. Leaving People in Great Shape While Letting Them Go - 95
- 24. Work as Play/This Is It - 99
- 25. Creating Games - 101
- 26. The Inevitability of Oneness - 113
- 27. Sacred Commerce Isms - 117
- Recommended Resources - 119
- About the Authors - 121
💎 Expert review
📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
This book is ideal for professionals who feel a disconnect between their spiritual values and their daily labor. It offers practical strategies for cultivating supportive workplace cultures and empowering leadership, making it valuable for managers seeking to inspire teams. Readers interested in harmonizing financial prosperity with inner satisfaction will find a blueprint for building vibrant spiritual communities within any organization. It appeals to those desiring profound connection and purpose, transforming mundane tasks into paths of awakening and collective betterment.
⭐ Reader reviews
Reader rating
Engelhart presents a compelling vision where business serves as a conduit for spiritual growth rather than just profit. The text provides actionable advice on leadership and meeting dynamics, appealing to those seeking meaning in corporate structures. However, it may not suit readers who view spirituality strictly through traditional religious lenses or those skeptical of secularizing sacred concepts. It assumes a openness to esoteric ideas within commercial settings. Those preferring rigorous economic analysis or detached academic critique might find the tone overly prescriptive or idealistic, as it prioritizes subjective experience over objective business metrics.
❓ Frequently asked questions
📖 Who should read this
If you're an entrepreneur, manager, or simply seeking deeper meaning in your professional life, this book offers profound insights. It's for those ready to transcend conventional business models and cultivate a workplace that nourishes both the soul and the bottom line.
🎯 Key themes and symbolism
Business as Spiritual Practice
This book reframes professional endeavors not merely as a means to an end, but as a fertile ground for inner transformation. It guides readers to infuse their daily work with conscious intention, viewing challenges as opportunities for growth and interactions as chances for deeper connection, thereby elevating the workplace into a sacred space.
Conscious Leadership & Culture
The Engelharts advocate for a paradigm shift in workplace dynamics, emphasizing the manager's role as a supportive coach and human resources as a cultivator of sacred community. They detail methods for fostering inspiring meetings and developing a culture where every individual feels valued and purposeful, moving beyond conventional corporate structures.
Impact Beyond Profit
This theme explores how businesses can actively contribute to societal well-being, addressing spiritual, environmental, and social challenges. The authors show how integrating "love before appearances" into core operations allows for financial success that is intrinsically linked to creating a positive, lasting impact on employees, customers, and the broader community.
📜 Historical context
📚 Glossary
- Sacred Commerce
- Love Before Appearances
- Spiritual Community
📔 Questions to reflect on
- Reflect on a recent work challenge. How might approaching it through the lens of "love before appearances" have shifted the outcome or your perspective?
- What specific changes could you implement in your current professional role to cultivate a more "sacred community" among your colleagues or clients?
- Beyond financial metrics, what deeper impact do you aspire for your work to have on the world, and what steps can you take to align with that vision?
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