Introducing a deeper and practical understanding of Universal Love to business people can be approached by focusing on aspects that relate to inner experience, understanding, and improved functioning, and by using language that resonates in a business context. Here are some ways to frame these ideas:
Love as a Dimension of Reality: Universal Love is the fundamental dimension of reality, a boundless ocean of sweetness, softness, and goodness. Way more than an emotional concept, but the reality of consciousness.
You could introduce this as a perspective that can bring clarity and a new understanding of the nature of reality. You might say this is a different way of perceiving the “playing field,” which could give a business person a competitive advantage by helping them see opportunities others might miss.
Beyond the Individual: Beyond the idea of love as a personal emotion. Universal Love is a boundless dimension that transcends individual experience.
You could frame this as a way to move beyond the limitations of a purely individualistic or competitive mindset, to tap into a more universal source of creativity and insight.
Obstacles to Love: Key obstacles to experiencing Universal Love, such as the “belief in being a separate self”. In a business context, this could be translated to: “We often operate from a place of seeing ourselves as separate from our colleagues, our customers, or even our goals. This can lead to limited thinking and conflict.”
Also, attachments (positive and negative) are substitutes for Universal Love. Business people are accustomed to thinking in terms of “assets” and “liabilities,” and this might be a useful way to connect with this concept.
The Ego Principle: The terms “me-thought”, “me-belief”, “me-feeling”, “me-virus” can help to describe the erroneous identification with being a limited, separate individual. This concept can be framed as the “internal operating system” that can be upgraded or enhanced.
The Importance of Understanding: It is not about forcing change, but about understanding. We don’t need to struggle to change the movie, but we can effortlessly understand the me-chanism that creates separation and limitation.
This focus on understanding, rather than forcing change, aligns with a business approach that values analysis and strategic thinking. You might say, “Before trying to change a problem, we need to deeply understand its root causes. The approach we’re exploring will help you do that.”
Love as a Source of Generosity and Service: The loving dimension of our true nature is also the essence of generosity, selfless giving, and service.
You might say that this kind of love can be a basis for building strong and successful teams, as it helps you move beyond the self-centeredness that so often leads to conflict and poor performance in the business environment.
Love and Leadership: Love is not a weakness but a source of divine strength and a divine power. This can be reframed as the qualities of a truly effective leader: When we are free from our own insecurities and ego, we are able to see and serve the needs of our colleagues.
Direct Experience: The emphasize is on actual experience, not just ideas. This approach can be positioned as a way to move beyond theory and into practical application. You might say, “These are not just abstract ideas; we can actually experience these different dimensions of consciousness. When we do, it has a transformative impact on our lives.”
Benefits of experiencing Universal Love
◦ Enhanced Creativity and Innovation: By reducing the attachment to ideas and strategies, you can open to new insights and solutions to problems in the business environment.
◦ Improved Communication and Collaboration: By understanding that everyone is interconnected, you can begin to foster environments of greater understanding and teamwork.
◦ Reduced Conflict: By realizing that the me-virus often leads to competition and disharmony, you can start to approach situations with a focus on connection and cooperation.
◦ Increased Resilience: By allowing Universal Love you can cultivate an inner sense of peace and well-being which can help you navigate challenges with greater calm and clarity.
Universal Love is not a sentimental idea. It is, rather, a profound understanding of consciousness and reality with practical applications for achieving greater clarity, understanding, and ultimately, success, in the business world.
