A Life Of Spirituality Overcoming A Life of Materialistic...

A Life Of Spirituality Overcoming A Life of Materialistic Riches In this world, there are two sorts of people, some who find fulfillment in their lives through spirituality, and those who find fulfillment in their lives through material possessions, such as money or power. It is reasonably shown in â€Å"Singing Silence† that spiritual wealth is far superior to material wealth because a life which is filled with spiritual means is much more enjoyable and successful than a life filled with material wealth. â€Å"Singing Silence† by Eva Lis Waurio values the experiences in life, and how important the journey itself is, it’s not essentially the material possessions you collect that make the journey what it†¦show more content†¦Optimism plays a great deal in the experiences one can have in life. If optimism is a big part of living, then any person can accomplish lots, because they have a drive and determination to do things, and they can find the best possible outcome of even a really bad situation. Vincente was a huge optimist. He knew that he wouldn’t be able to pay the man back his money, but he knew there had to be another way he could pay him back. â€Å"Vincente knew that he would never have the money to buy the amphora, but what was to prevent him from finding one?† Vincente was very optimistic in that he knew he would find an amphora to repay the man with. Something that may have also impacted Vincente’s load of optimism was the fact that he thought the American had given him the right address, so this gave him the hope that he would one day find the amphora and return it to the man. â€Å"I believed that somehow in his dreams, Vincente saw himself at last arriving in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, with the ancient Phoenician amphora under his arm.† This shows that Vincente had a great deal of spiritual wealth because his life was based on finding something that wasn’t even for himself, but he was still happy doing this. Honor play’s a big role in Vincente’s optimism, because of his optimism, he kept his word when he said he wouldShow MoreRelatedStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 PagesGlobalization 16 †¢ Managing Workforce Diversity 18 †¢ Improving Customer Service 18 †¢ Improving People Skills 19 †¢ Stimulating Innovation and Change 20 †¢ Coping with â€Å"Temporariness† 20 †¢ Working in Networked Organizations 20 †¢ Helping Employees Balance Work–Life Conflicts 21 †¢ Creating a Positive Work Environment 22 †¢ Improving Ethical Behavior 22 Coming Attractions: Developing an OB Model 23 An Overview 23 †¢ Inputs 24 †¢ Processes 25 †¢ Outcomes 25 Summary and Implications for Managers 30 S A L Self-Assessment