In yoga and meditation circles, people greet each other with the word “Namaste.” It’s an expression of appreciation and respect towards another person that translates to “The Light in me recognizes and honors the Light in you.” I think this is such a beautiful salutation. It’s a gesture of respect and a thank you to […]
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In yoga and meditation circles, people greet each other with the word “Namaste.” It’s an expression of appreciation and respect towards another person that translates to “The Light in me recognizes and honors the Light in you.”
I think this is such a beautiful salutation. It’s a gesture of respect and a thank you to the world around us. We honor the individual who is in our presence and pay homage to the Light within us, the universal life force energy that surrounds us, guides us and protects us.
So now I have a question for you…thinking about our work environment, wouldn’t it be inspiring and uplifting to greet our co-workers or employees with Namaste? It would show them:
They are noticed…
They are cared about…
They are seen…
They are heard…
They are depended upon…
They are appreciated…
…For the impact of their work within the organization.
Such a lovely sentiment and something we often disregard – Giving others the space to be seen and heard, without a performance goal attached. Just honoring people for the Light that shines within them. Honoring them for bringing their Light to work. At times that Light grows dim, however it’s never extinguished. We can fan the Light of others by this one simple act.
I don’t know about you, but I just might Namaste my way through work tomorrow. What about you?
Camille Sacco is a Product Support Specialist for Chase Card Services, as well as a Certified Meditation Instructor, Mindfulness Advocate and Author of two Self Help books: “Hippiebanker: Bringing Peace, Love and Spirituality to the Workplace” and “Firefly Culture: Illuminate Your Workplace by Tuning in to Mindfulness.” She leads fun and informative mindful and spiritual meditation classes, as well as crystal bowl sound baths in Central Florida. Her goal is to help people tap into the wisdom of their soul by cultivating daily practices that will inspire confidence in the pursuit of living their lives with a higher purpose. Visit Camille on her website here: http://www.camillesacco.com
