Work, Money, and Wealth

Do you consider yourself wealthy? Successful? How do you define wealth and success?

Most people believe that hard work equals earning money, which leads to accumulating wealth. However, equating physical hard work with gaining wealth does not necessarily lead to a true sense of inner fulfillment. No matter how much money one earns or how successful one's career may be, the feeling of abundance is deeply connected to the inner world. More often than not, our true desires are tied to our family lineage, and it is through systemic constellations that they can be revealed. Case Study Aming, 46: "Three years ago, the trading company I co-ran with my second brother collapsed. We had been in business for 14 years, with a branch in mainland China for the last 12. At first, everything went smoothly, but over time, our business partner in China began transferring company assets, claiming certain payments couldn’t be recovered. In the end, we lost about 20 million, and the company fell apart. I pursued legal action, but it led nowhere. To pay off debts, I had to sell family assets—including land passed down from our ancestors. It was an incredibly painful experience. Now, I have switched to working in the insurance industry. I’m quite short on money, but my desire for wealth often exceeds my ability to attain it. Post-Session Reflection Aming shared: "I believe the universe is fair—what is owed must be repaid. When Teacher Chou helped me uncover the root cause, I was finally able to face it with peace of mind. I had searched for answers for over a year with no success, and now, here, I have finally found clarity. I am deeply grateful. This marks a new beginning in my life. From the bottom of my heart, I vow to do good deeds for those who have suffered due to ill-gotten wealth in my family lineage. I will offer prayers and dedicate my merits to them." Systemic and family constellations differ, particularly in the sense of belonging. In a family system, belonging is exclusive—once we belong to one family, we cannot belong to another. In an organizational system, however, belonging functions differently. Simply joining a company does not immediately grant a sense of belonging, nor does leaving necessarily sever it. In some cases, even after an employee departs, the company continues to operate in ways influenced by their presence.

Another key difference lies in order. In family systems, order follows a single hierarchy—birth order among family members. In organizational systems, however, order is more complex and follows four levels of precedence: 1. The guiding principle – For example, in a hospital, is medical treatment (saving lives) the highest priority, or is compassionate care (quality of life) more important? If the primary principle is unclear, conflicts arise. 2. Hierarchy of roles within departments 3. Hierarchy based on contributions to the company as a whole 4. Seniority and experience By understanding the true nature of belonging and order within our professional environments, we gain clarity on the challenges we face, allowing us to navigate toward success.