Spirituality at Work

For anyone who works, this book offers an unusual and provocative action guide for developing our spirituality on the job." Al Gini, cofounder and associate editor, Business Ethics Quarterly"Pierce calls for practical disciplines that can enrich and deepen our labors." Spirituality & HealthGregory F. A. Pierce makes a striking claim: The holy and the transcendent can be found in the midst of the hustle and bustle of daily work. Rather than being a "grind," our work can be "grist" for our spiritual mills. Indeed, the work we do has enormous spiritual significance. Spirituality at Work offers invaluable guidance for everyone who seeks to nourish their spiritual lives while on the job. Pierce's ten disciplines of workplace spirituality include: - finding sacred objects - living with imperfection - assuring quality - giving thanks and congratulations - building support and community - dealing with others as you would have them deal with you - deciding what is enough--and sticking to it - balancing work, personal, family, church, and community responsibilities - working to make "the system" work - engaging in ongoing personal and professional developmentGregory F. A. Pierce is a publisher, businessman, community organizer, husband, and father. He is copublisher of ACTA Publications, a former president of the National Center for the Laity, and a founder of Business Executives for Economic Justice. He lives in Chicago.For anyone who works, this book offers an unusual and provocative action guide for developing our spirituality on the job." Al Gini, cofounder and associate editor, Business Ethics Quarterly"Pierce calls for practical disciplines that can enrich and deepen our labors." Spirituality & HealthGregory F. A. Pierce makes a striking claim: The holy and the transcendent can be found in the midst of the hustle and bustle of daily work. Rather than being a "grind," our work can be "grist" for our spiritual mills. Indeed, the work we do has enormous spiritual significance. Spirituality at Work offers invaluable guidance for everyone who seeks to nourish their spiritual lives while on the job. Pierce's ten disciplines of workplace spirituality include: - finding sacred objects - living with imperfection - assuring quality - giving thanks and congratulations - building support and community - dealing with others as you would have them deal with you - deciding what is enough--and sticking to it - balancing work, personal, family, church, and community responsibilities - working to make "the system" work - engaging in ongoing personal and professional developmentGregory F. A. Pierce is a publisher, businessman, community organizer, husband, and father. He is copublisher of ACTA Publications, a former president of the National Center for the Laity, and a founder of Business Executives for Economic Justice. He lives in Chicago.