Spiritual Networking: the law of attraction at work!

Networking is an activity that can pay off really well. As with all things in life and business, it might not work for everyone.

What it depends on, really, is the spirit and spirituality of the networker.

Networking is part of a business strategy, marketing, sales, promotion, etc.  But as networking is also very much about personal connections, the aspect of personality plays a major part. And a major part of a personality is someone’s spirituality.

Anyone who has an open mind, the ability to empathise with other businesses and understand what others might need, is an asset for any network. This person has a lot to give, and could get a lot out of networking for themselves as well. ‘Give and it will be given to you…’ a biblical saying; spiritual wisdom.

Maybe more appealing is the modern spiritual idea  of  ‘The law of attraction’. This is a belief or theory, that "like attracts like," and that by focusing on positive or negative thoughts, one can bring about positive or negative results.

The ‘networker’ who joins the network and puts out the question ‘gimmeegimmeegimmee’ will invite a response that also sounds as ‘gimmeegimmeegimmee’. The result is an unrewarding situation, where nothing happens. The person asking to be given, is asked to give and the chemistry won’t work.

A total different scenario is created when the networker asks: ‘What can I do for you, and you, and you?’ The response that is invited is similar to ‘What  can I do  for you?’ from different sides.

This does remind me of the famous part of Kennedy’s speech in 1961 ‘….ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country…’

Anyone who gets the zest of this wisdom and applies it in networking will be popular and successful.

Take a moment to digest this information and ask yourself this question: ‘What is, subsconsciously,  the most important question I ask when engaging in a network setting?’ And maybe you find a reason to rephrase that question in a way that is more helpful for you, others and the concept of networking.

Happy networking!

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Dr Mariette Jansen is also Dr De-Stress, THE de-stress EXPERT, helping people to become happier and healthier. She works as a personal coach and trainer in mindfulness (workshops) and designed the concept Meditation with a Western flavour and the online Award Winning stress management product The Meditation Wave. Her website offers information on stress free living, mindfulness and positivity. Mob: 07967717131  Email: mariette@stressfreecoaching.co.uk