The Power of Inclusion: Meditating with Compassion, Healing with Generosity, Leading with Love

We have spent a lot of energy in the last several decades focusing on diversity, but we have scarcely scratched the surface of inclusion. Our greater purpose in being more diverse is to be more inclusive: to welcome everyone with the tools and opportunities to succeed. A genuine welcome does not force anyone to assimilate into our norm of what we believe they should be but to welcome their individuality as part of a collective whole with the potential to offer more because of everyone's unique contribution. An inclusive mindset is important to the well-being of everyone. We all need to feel welcomed. When we give others an opportunity to succeed, we respond to our core purpose to serve something greater than ourselves. When we receive an opportunity to succeed, our well-being is also enhanced. Knowing our life's purpose is important to achieving both a meaningful and healthier life. Not only do we have to take care of our emotional needs, physical health, occupational goals, intellectual endeavors, and networking opportunities, but also to determine our purpose in life. Determining our life's purpose is easier said than done because it is rarely revealed through an epiphany but is the result of a continuous process. Regardless of our individual goals and desires, at its core, our purpose is to develop universal compassion for others. In other words, our calling or greater purpose is not merely to satisfy our egos but exists to serve "something larger than ourselves." We are here to contribute to the well-being of those around us, which is what inclusion is all about. Inclusion is not merely a lofty workplace goal but a mindset that will enhance our own well-being by welcoming the best in everyone. This book provides the framework for tapping the tools of inclusion in a manner that will not only help others and serve our greatest purpose in life but also promote our well-being.