Present-day profit-motivated economics is doomed unless profit motives can be augmented by service motives. Ruthless competition based on narrow-minded self-interest is ultimately destructive of even those things which it seeks to maintain. Exclusive and self-serving profit motivation is incompatible with Spiritual ideals – much more incompatible with the teachings of Oneness. In economics, profit motivation is to service motivation what fear is to love in spirituality. But the profit motive must not be suddenly destroyed or removed; it keeps many otherwise slothful mortals hard at work. It is not necessary, however, that this social energy arouser be forever selfish in its objectives. The profit motive of economic activities is altogether simple and wholly unworthy of an advanced order of society; nevertheless, it is an indispensable factor throughout the earlier phases of civilization. Profit motivation must not be taken away from men until they have firmly possessed themselves of superior types of nonprofit motives for economic striving and social serving – the transcendent urges of superlative wisdom, intriguing brotherhood, and excellency of spiritual attainment. Concepts of social and material sustainability when intelligently applied to the planning design of new and existing businesses, governmental institutions, individual life plans and societal organizations will lead us towards a more cooperative society. The 3 intrinsic core values to becoming a sustainable society are: Quality of life. Self development. Equality. When these values are applied to the design of new industries, we will grow towards a more service based society built on cooperation in brotherhood not competition for status and wealth.
Posted on: Fri, 09 Jan 2015 23:12:11 +0000
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