It’s Not ‘Hippie’ Business, At Least Not in the Way You Mean

August 20, 2009 in Being An Innerpreneur · Written by Tara Joyce

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Somewhere in between the stereotype and the truth

‘Hippies’ are often associated with a removal from ‘the real world’. They’re blissed out, unaware of the true realities of how our society actually functions. It’s all planting trees, doing sun salutations and blowing bubbles.

Often times their points of view are far left, viewing economic and political freedom as an evil — seeing it as the source of most of the world’s problems. The corporate drones must be stopped. Unrestricted wealth pollutes absolutely.

It’s as narrow-minded a view as the people and businesses they scorn. It’s still an either/or, black/white way to think. They’re saying economic gain and personal development can not co-exist together.

Do good and make money too.

An innerpreneur, however, understands that political and economic freedom is their tool for personal growth and for encouraging social and environmental responsibility. You can have your cake and eat it too.

Business isn’t bad or dirty, it just lacks meaning and purpose sometimes.

But things are changing. There are many of us optimistic creators sneaking around, quietly growing in numbers, getting fat and blissing this world out.

photo by: cyberuly

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  • coexister

    Tara:
    This is a most excellent post. You are one balanced compassionate soul.
    Keep writing.

    Namaste,
    Linda in Ashland, Oregon

  • http://www.elasticmind.ca/innerpreneur Tara Joyce

    Thank you, Linda. It means so much that you would take the time to share those kind words and positive energy with me.

  • http://www.vesterberg.se/ Anders Vesterberg

    Hi Tara
    I have tried to send email to you through your form, but they bounce back. What email address can I use to connect?
    /Anders

  • http://www.elasticmind.ca/innerpreneur Tara Joyce

    Anders,

    I actually got your email… I haven't had a chance to respond yet. Thank you for taking the time to write me. It's strange that you thought the email bounced back though… is there an error I need to fix?

    Tara

  • Carolynhimes

    Tara, LOVE your work and thanks to you I found a word for me! Would love to interview you someday.

  • http://www.elasticmind.ca/innerpreneur/ Tara Joyce

    Carolyn, it would be an honour to be interviewed by you. I will
    contact you directly about it.

    Thank you so much for the delicious words of love!