Living in Truth, Solving our problems, Being a change agentÉ
by Bill OÕMara PhD
Every week I
receive email from one group/individual or another frustrated by the state of
the worldÉ. The war, the
environment, crime, poverty, addiction, oil prices, etc. We all see and know this because it is
advertised everywhere on TV, in magazines, newspapers, and discussed in every
office building, coffee shop.
All the problems surround us.
And it affects us all in our ability to perform
at work and be happy. Our energy
goes down, we get depressed, and we are not up to the challenges. Often I say the more you grow along the
path the more these issues will bother you. Now, we feel it.
This article is to
discuss how we can stay strong, even be an agent of change in a world so full
of issues. We all need to be
effective at work, earn a living and
have a plan to handle the bombardment of problems, fulfill our longing to make
a difference.
LetÕs start by asking
why are there problems and what do we do about
it? Often
what I hear in those many emails I receive is a) people are fed up with all the
problems (will we ever be without them?), and b) an intense anger that an
assumed perpetrator (often our own government) needs to Ôstraightened
outÕ. I hear you. I understand. I often feel the same.
There is so much to be outraged aboutÉ and if youÕre
not outraged I would suggest you are not in-tune with your heart. Yet, what do you do with your outrage? Repress it, ignore itÉ workaholic it away? Some attack those they perceive as the
cause believing that will help.
Some wallow in drugs or addiction to numb it away. Some meditate into deep peace and
release all problems.
The
Way of the Corporate Shaman (WCS) asks two things of us very pertinent to our discussion:
The first key is to
master the sacred way, live in Higher-self. Meaning, find your path to God and each
day connect in and run your life from this place of wholeness. This also means putting yourself
first. Each of us needs
extraordinary energy to grow and serve in this life. You canÕt give what you donÕt
have. So,
filling yourself daily through meditation, yoga, exercise, prayer, light etc,
is mandatory. Not a nice Ôdo it
when itÕs convenient thingÕ, but the absolute disciplined daily habit
foundation for our life. And here is why.
If we are not centered, inwardly peaceful, strong and getting our energy
from God/Earth then by default our Lower self kicks in and we literally seek to
ÔsuckÕ energy from other people through 4 control dramas to make up for
it. The control dramas are the
root of all the problems we see in the world. Higher-self people do not pollute, steal, hurt, oppress,
etc. The 4
are: The intimidator, The interrogator,
The aloof, the poor me. Read James
RedfieldÕs classic, The Celestine Prophecy; for
a review of these four. Each of
these is simply an unconscious pattern we develop to fill up because no one
taught us another way. No one
taught us the sacred way. And when
we leave the cocoon of mom-dad at 18, the transition must take place to learn
how to create our own energy or the Lower-self will kick in and see all of life
and people as an energy competition (security, control, approval), a threat, a
game to see who can win. People in
their 20s now are more lost than ever. This energy
game ignites more and more Lower-selves and the mad thinking that goes with
it. All are
exacerbated by all the escalating problems bombarding us.
The second key to the Way of the Corporate
Shaman, after learning how to fill up and be whole with God, is to flow outÉto
master the art of true sacred serviceÉ through heart, wisdom and skill. The CS leader considers more by the
very nature of living the sacred way, than others do. He goes deeper to heal, to learn, to purify, to vision
quest. This is evolution. A manager considers profit. A leader considers profit and
people. A Corporate Shaman (CS)
leader considers profit, people, and our earth. All are needed. The CS leader is savvy,
aware, smart, thoughtful. He
understands what is needed for all to win and does
whatever it takes with impeccable integrity to rally a team together to
accomplish it. We must be
effective and more so each year.
This is needed and fun.
There is always a way to do 3 times more in half the time when you
consider the whole. Lower-self
leaders for generations have never considered this and continue to choose
win-lose-lose decisions that devastate our world. The current clash behind the continued mass production of
gasoline-powered cars vs. electric, hydrogen etc. cars is one of these
issues. Can we engage true service
to all instead?
Therefore, we must do
what it takes to live in our hearts by filling up each day and tuning in to what
is sacredÉ and then we step out each day to serveÉ to be ÔJohnny Apple-seedsÕ
ambassadors so to speak of goodness.
Some call this being a light workerÉ that everywhere you go you are the
light of good, of service, of optimism, of right. But not in some etheric,
new age, flaky way, but in the most practical grounded way. Does your life this day prosper
anyone? Are you solving real
problems, contributing? Has
another human being breathed easier because of you? Did you inspire another today to grow beyond a limit? Did you bring a team together, teach
them the path and create something you are all deeply moved and proud of? Being Higher-self
helps you be more productive, happy, solve problems, and change the world.
This is the
foundation. This is what the CS
book points to and more. This is
what people are studying, to remember, to gather in community to share, to step
forward into our greatness inside and out in the world.
Yet some of you may
sayÉ sure, this is good, but how can we really use this to be more effective
and solve world issues?
Let me ask youÉ enter the silence for 3 minutes now and ask your own
heart for a response. You will get
one, for it is there. This is
personalÉ as you listen to your heart you may decide to: do nothing and ignore
issues, seek healing for all the anger you hold, or deepen your practice to be
more energetically strongÉ. Or create prayer circles and send
out blessings, or be an activist and raise money for a cause. All are beautiful. There is no single right
way. Do what you are called to.
Raising your own
energy and sending energy and thoughts of awakening to our leaders and thoughts
of healing to our earth is something I practice each day. This is powerful. The more who do this, the more powerful
the impact.
Join me for 1 minute each day at 8am wherever you are to sit in silence,
breathe in energy and send out blessings to the world in any way you wish. This is a vital way to a changed
world. Fill up,
flow out.
But you decide, for there are many ways. Many saints lived as hermits and talked
to very few peopleÉ others were highly active in the world. In the book by Hawkins, Power vs.
Force, he suggests that as you raise your energy and find inner peace, your
presence helps hundreds, even thousands of others without even saying a word.
Your happiness is the greatest gift you can give the world. Others like Martin Luther King impacted many with powerful nonviolent activism.
LetÕs
finish with some notes on activism or influence – for we each need to
influence others each day to be effective. I see so much attack going on when people get outraged. I understand, often have to restrain
myself too. Sometimes we have to
be tough if people are truly violating us. Yet, if attack becomes our pathÉ we attack the republicans,
or the democrats or the politicians or the environmentalists we are attacking
ourselves in the circle of life.
Instead, go deeper and pray what to do with your outrageÉ.
and when you need to act, may I suggest you use the following as a guide: align and redirect. This is the master principle of
unity and influence. Every act
coming from violence, attack, or putting others down, puts us all down. This is universal law – you give,
you get. Instead alignÉ.. meaning: connect,
build rapport, love, understand, seek unity. Then from deep connection and understanding offer a gift, a
possible redirect option that could help both parties to a win-win step
in the right direction. This takes
timeÉ but it is powerful. If we
could get our political leaders and environmentalists and businessmen in the
same room and facilitate a dialog based on align and redirect, we could easily
see a plan that serves all come about for many issues. It need not be so hard for a new world
to happen right away
Food for
the Way: Just for
today:
I will be grateful, one with God
I will not be angry
I will do my work honestly
I will not worry
I will kind to my
neighbor and every living thing and be love.
There is always so
much to share, but my writing time is now up. Reread this message, share it, discuss
it with othersÉ Write me with your
thoughts. Together we can embrace
a higher collective truth and create a greater world. Community makes it all work. Thanks for being a part of this wild and wonderful ride
called life. Drive on and make a
difference!
Best to
you,
Bill
William
Jason OÕMara
Author, The Way of the Corporate
Shaman
About the Author
William Jason OÕMara, Ph.D., has been a
pioneer in the personal growth movement for many years and is
considered one of AmericaÕs most gifted leadership teachers. He is
president of Corporate Shaman Way – an Institute for Leadership Studies.
He has an advanced degree in Psychology as well as certifications in Naam Yoga, Neuro-Linguistic
Programming and Holistic Health, and he is a Reiki Master. His book, The Godspell Solution, is considered a
modern day philosophical classic. His epic book, The Way of the Corporate
Shaman, is a breakthrough in the genre of spiritual wisdom in business. He has
led workshops, Mastermind groups, community retreats, and gatherings in New
York, San Diego and all over the USA for the past 10 years sharing his business
expertise and the native American wisdom he learned during his time with the
renowned native American Òspirit callerÓ Speaking Wind. He is an award-winning corporate speaker and
is available for select speaking engagements and consultations.