Navigating the business world as a spiritual being

When I first opened the doors of our yoga studio, I didn't know that I would be stepping into one of the most profound spiritual journeys of my life. This isn't just about running a business, it's about learning to honour both the sacred and practical aspects of creating something meaningful in the world.

In a world that often calls for loudness, I've found myself drawn ever more deeply into silence. The title of "studio owner" sits uncomfortably on my shoulders, not because it isn't true, but because it feels like such a small part of the story.

I think this discomfort stems from how linear titles attempt to capture something inherently multidimensional. "Studio owner" speaks to the business entity, the sales and the visible metrics of success. But it says nothing of the intentions behind every decision, the intuitive selection of offerings that shape the studio's energy, or the countless moments of holding space for others' transformations. It doesn't capture the late-night contemplations about purpose, the balance between service and sustainability, or the spiritual practices that have become inseparable from business operations.

The label reduces a complex ecosystem of relationships, healing, community-building, and conscious entrepreneurship into a simple commercial transaction. It overlooks the deeper work happening beneath the surface - the way every interaction becomes an opportunity for mutual growth, how the physical space itself becomes a container for something sacred, and how business decisions are filtered through questions of alignment rather than just profit.

The business world often speaks in masculine energy - be visible, be loud, claim your space, market aggressively. While these approaches serve some beautifully, I knew it wasn’t for me. I dream of nurturing a quiet community, of letting authentic connections bloom slowly and naturally, andI believe there's a gentler way of being in business.

It’s embarrassing to admit that I've toggled between being public and private on social media more times than I can count. Others might see this as imposter syndrome, but I’ve come to realise that there's such a fine line between being seen and maintaining the sacred space of privacy, between sharing our gifts and honouring our need for solitude. And perhaps there's wisdom in this reluctance to over-share, this pull toward privacy. Perhaps it's not about hiding, but about preserving what's sacred.

This journey has taught me that we can create successful businesses without compromising our spiritual essence. We can build communities without losing ourselves in the noise of social media. We can lead from a place of quiet strength rather than loud proclamation.

To all the gentle spirits navigating the business world - your sensitivity is not a weakness. Your desire for privacy is not something to overcome. There is profound power in creating from a place of authenticity, even if - especially if - that means choosing a path that looks different from what others expect.

My work is ever evolving, and I'm learning to trust the wisdom of my own timing, the beauty of slow growth, the power of gentle persistence. Being a business owner has taught me that success doesn't always wear the face we expect it to, and that sometimes our greatest strength lies in honouring our natural way of being in the world.

Let us remember that we can be both spiritual beings and successful entrepreneurs, that we can create thriving businesses while honouring our need for solitude, that we can impact lives deeply without losing ourselves in the noise of the modern business world.

With love,

Merdin