It’s been 20 years since the attacks on the twin towers, and the perception of Muslims has changed very little. While we are seemingly and very outwardly making empathy and healing our top priority now, how are we as a collective still unwilling to shift our perspective of our Muslim neighbors entirely?
If organizational empathy resembled anything decent and acceptable, we wouldn't be fighting tooth and nail for some of our most necessities in the corporate space. Such as diversity, equity, and inclusion, paid maternity/paternity leave, and a slice of a reasonable work-life balance that allowed the human to be the priority. If empathy was legitimized organizationally, would The Great Resignation even be a thing?
Almost every professional I am working with feels misunderstood in their work environment. It doesn't seem to matter what their workplace provides to overcome the disconnection between corporate culture and the millennial age, from mindfulness practitioners, access to therapy to virtual yoga classes, or affinity groups specifically for those of color. And, sitting in a therapist's office via Zoom these days rarely addresses the work-life imbalance. Today's millennials are seeking spiritual guidance.
The words empathy, intuition, and spirituality are all utilized very loosely, and it's akin to the nature of all worldly things in that to truly become something, you somehow need to own it. This idea is the premise of how modern-day society was developed. Access ultimately means ownership; this is why spiritual enthusiasts are desperate for true masters of spirituality to make it relatable and applicable to their daily lives
Read MoreHonestly, many organizations reject the idea of an empath coming into work in group clarity sessions with their creative teams. From an organizational perspective, spirituality is akin to religion, and they overly concern themselves with possible backlash. But, here’s what the average C-suite team is missing: intuitive coaching and spiritual guidance are the new normal, especially for millennials.
There are many clues in the spiritual nature of black empathy. Still, we must create more courageous conversations about spirituality to forge a clear path ahead and root ourselves in spiritual inheritance. As long as we continue to deny our spiritual gifts, we miss out on the opportunity for actual ascension
