On Work as Worship: Finding a Dream Job as a Baha’i

IV. WOMEN IN THE WORLD AT LARGE Extract From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh 76: It is enjoined upon every one of you to engage in some form of occupation,…

It is enjoined upon every one of you to engage in some form of occupation, such as crafts, trades and the like. We have graciously exalted your engagement in such work to the rank of worship unto God, the True One. Ponder ye in your hearts the grace and the blessings of God and render thanks unto Him at eventide and at dawn. Waste not your time in idleness and sloth. Occupy yourselves with that which profiteth yourselves and others. Thus hath it been decreed in this Tablet from whose horizon the day-star of wisdom and utterance shineth resplendent.

http://reference.bahai.org/en/t/c/CW/cw-76.html.iso8859-1?query=work|worship&action=highlight#gr1

Photo: “rice paper making,” uploaded on June 3, 2007 by A_of_DooM on flickr, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic

Making a piece of paper in the spirit of service is like worship, the Baha’i Writings tell us. This new blog has the process of finding a job as a Baha’i as its fascinating focus. gw

I made a list of all the attributes I wanted in my next career: completely flexible schedule, constantly challenging me to learn, serving the Baha’i Faith and thus, humanity, contributing to the financial well being of my family, utilizing my particular skills and talents, and engaging my passions.  That’s not asking for much, is it? 

I’ve tried a few things on, but the most recent one seems to fit very well, and it’s pretty unusual, but you’ll have to wait and see what it is.  This blog will chronicle my efforts to build my dream job.  Wish me luck!

http://verdanta.wordpress.com/about/

The new business model – Baha’i style

August 31, 2008 at 6:34 am (Baha’i, Career, Entrepreneur, Faith, Humanity, Mystery, Work, business, life balance, livelihood, work as worship)
Tags: business model

Oh, if only it were that easy!  

In my last blog, I explored the idea of service to the Faith within the structure of a for-profit business.  I tentatively concluded that yes, this was an acceptable thing.  But that’s not the end of it, is it?  Obviously, many traditional ”old world” business practices would be inappropriate in an enterprise that endeavours to spread the word about Baha’u’llah. 

What would be appropriate?  Now that is an interesting puzzle indeed!

http://verdanta.wordpress.com/2008/08/31/the-new-business-model-bahai-style/