Spirit at work involves profound feelings of well-being, a belief that one's work makes a contribution, a sense of connection to others and common purpose, an awareness of a connection to something larger than self, and a sense of perfection and transcendence. This exploratory qualitative study revealed 4 paths leading to spirit at work: the "always there" path, which had a continuous nature; the "coming together" path, which resembled a growing and integrative journey; the "transformative events" path, which was in response to an awakening or crisis; and the "contextually sensitive" path, which was dependent on the work environment. Implications for career counseling are discussed.