In the business world, we are often taught to set ambitious goals and to relentlessly pursue them within a set timeframe. This approach, however, is rooted in masculine energy, which values aggression and assertiveness. As we begin to embrace a more spiritual approach to business, we are learning to incorporate feminine energy, which values intuition, compassion, and allowing things to unfold naturally.
When we allow this feminine aspect to come into our business endeavors, we invite flow into our lives. Flow is the state in which things seem to effortlessly fall into place, and we achieve our goals without feeling like we’re constantly pushing and struggling.
To embrace flow in business, we must let go of our attachment to outcomes and learn to see the big picture. For instance, if we lose a client, we may feel upset about the loss of income in the moment, but we can also trust that this loss may open the door to bigger and better opportunities down the road.
If you’re someone who struggles to let go of expectations, there are practical tools like visualization and meditation that can help you embrace flow. You can envision your stressors flowing away from you like a stream, and see positive outcomes flowing towards you instead.
Ultimately, it takes a shift in mindset to move from an aggressive, goal-oriented approach to a more intuitive and compassionate one. But in today’s business world, this shift is becoming more necessary and more celebrated as we begin to recognize the value of spiritual practices in our professional lives.