Franklin Taggart's Unconventional Life Blog

Continuing the theme of spirituality and faith. - I want to reiterate the proposition that entrepreneurship is as viable a path for spiritual development as meditation, yoga, and religion.  I think we compartmentalize life more than we need to, and we ascribe sacredness to certain activities and secular to others when it seems closer to Peter Mayer's observation that everything is holy now. Check out his song  https://youtu.be/ua0PE1zulD4 Entrepreneurship and solitude work reveals our limits in tangible ways. We learn that there is a natural end to our abilities and that our imagination often isn't enough to do a job.  As we reach the end of our own capabilities, new ways of perceiving become possible. These new ways of perceiving expand our consciousness. This expanded consciousness enables us to see problems differently and imagine solutions that otherwise escape us. The most common experience of entrepreneurship that fosters spiritual development is the continually deepening

Stories about a couple of people who showed up in quiet but meaningful ways and made a memorable difference. Is there something you love to create or nurture that could be shared with other people as a gift without strings? Is there a way to show up to serve that no one else may notice, but it's a perfect spot for you to contribute? Thanks for spending your time and attention with me. #quietcallings #aplaceforall #yourgiftsmatter

A couple of Devil's Advocates have written with questions about whether or not atheists, agnostics, and other spiritual skeptics have a creative calling. I believe they do and in this Coffee Break, I tell you why. Call it whatever you want, every human being is capable of their own unique kinds of creativity and each human being finds ways to express these unique gifts in ways that are meaningful, if only to themselves.  Religious and spiritual people have no corner on the creativity market. In fact, many of them curb their creative impulses in the name of "humility". I haven't met a person yet who doesn't have some form of a creative gift. And they can't help themselves but find ways to express it.  #creativecalling #atheistspirituality #makeadifference

Does it feel like there is a spiritual purpose to the work you do? Do you, like me, have a wincing reaction to the concept of spiritual calling? When you hear the words "spiritual calling" what do they mean to you?  In this coffee break, I have some reflections on this topic as I've come to terms in the past couple of years that a big part of my work is helping people discover and align with the spiritual nature of the work they do. Your comments and insights are welcome!  #spiritualcalling #careercoaching #findingmeaning