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Legend has it that Bob Marley drove a BMW and declared that it was his right since the car bore the initials of his band (Bob Marley and the Wailers).

This juxtaposition of a man who wrote and sang about social justice and spirituality yet also enjoyed a luxury automobile provides a nice example of how one might simultaneously embrace their conscience while enjoying the finer aspects of worldly life.

Though it is common in our society to assume that one has to choose between living a life of service or a life of wealth, Marley’s BMW poetically illustrates that it is possible to live with comfort and prosperity while doing good in the world–to help others in need while “helping yourself” to whatever you like as well.

While looking for a solution to the common the duality between following one’s conscience (the desire to do the right thing) and building one’s career path (the desire to do the profitable thing), I identified three models, or artistic archetypes, that incorporate the best of both qualities: the strength of the savvy businessperson and the sensitivity of the creative soul.

Three Archetypes of Power and Conscience are:

* The Seeker (who asks important questions),
* The Warrior (who uses their courage to fight for what they believe in), and
* The Jester (who exposes the truth through humor and folly).

Listen to this SOS podcast and expose yourself to some new options as you find your own attunement and balance in the personal, professional, and artistic dimensions of your life.

This is part 2 in the 5-part “Prosperous Musician” series.