There has been a lot of discussion on the subject of religion in the work place. Is it ethical to allow your beliefs into your work? As a Massage Therapist, I have been taught that the body is made up of three parts, body, mind, spirit. Even if you are not aware of it being so, it simply is. We are taught that massage is a very spiritual experience for many people. being a Christian, this makes perfect sense. I understand that we are created in the image of God, he is a triune being, Father, Son and Spirit. We are also triune, body (the flesh), mind (spirit), soul (the eternal part).
If I am being true to who I am as a Christian and I have convictions and beliefs that govern my life and make up who I am, how then could I ever separate that from my work? If I pray it is because it is a natural part of who I am as a child of God. His word teaches me that I am to pray without ceasing. I understand that to mean that I am to live my life in a constant attitude of prayer. Being ever mindful of who God is and that He is present at all times. He said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you". I should learn a lesson from Peter and never deny Him or the fact that I am His.
I do not proselytize my clients. I do not advertise that I am a Massage Therapist looking for exclusively, Christian clientele. I also do not hide the fact that I am a Christian. It is not plastered all over my walls, car, business materials etc. it is embedded in my heart, mind and soul. If I am asked, I will gladly tell people that I am a Christian. Sometimes, my words reflects who I am because that is just my normal speech and I speak that way in my normal daily life. I refuse to censor myself at work or anywhere. If I say, "thank God for ...", or, "what a blessing that was" or something along that line, I really don't think that my clients would be or have been offended in any way. I think it is more offensive to try to be someone other than your true self at work or anywhere else. To do so would be to say that I do not think that my client has the ability to handle the real me so I must pretend because they need me to protect them. utter foolishness. I think it is more respectful to be yourself and honest than to shield someone from the real you.
