Prosperity Tip: Lighten Up!
Do you have a sense of humor or do you take everything very seriously? If you are serious, does this help you enjoy your life? Does it make creating increased cash flow easier?? Probably not. More likely it just keeps you all wound up in knots (and “nots”).
I’m lucky because my brother Marc, who became a high-level comedy writer and producer, has always seen humor in everything. Being brought up in our household meant learning to always see the lighter side of life, so when I started studying metaphysics, it was easy for me to understand how, from a higher point of view, people can look ridiculous.
Here we are, powerful, infinite beings who walk around scared, worried, feeling guilty and stressed out. That’s as ridiculous as an elephant being afraid of a mouse. Imagine if you could climb the proverbial stairway to heaven and look down on earth watching everyone focus on the minutiae of life. From that higher-up view, we probably look like little children getting upset about losing our toys or complaining because we aren’t getting what we want. Continue reading
Prosperity Tip: Don’t Compare Yourself to Others
I often hear statements such as:
- By this age, I should have accomplished more
- Other people earn so much more than I do
- I’m smart, so I should be able to earn more
Comparing yourself to others in any way is a go-nowhere activity that always leads to dissatisfaction and feelings of lack. In order to duplicate the accomplishments of others, you would have to be them.
Highly successful people are usually ambitious, focused, determined, and disciplined and have developed specific skill sets that allow them to excel in their chosen field. Their accomplishments reflect their individual life expression and no one else’s.
You Only See The End Result
When viewing another’s accomplishments, you can rarely see the back story which includes all the inner turmoil and creative pains that it took to reach a certain goal. The results may look, to you, as if reaching the goal was easy, when in fact there are usually trade-offs like having less time for recreation when one is reaching for a high level of success. Continue reading
Prosperity Tip: 6 Ways to Simplify and Prosper
An increasing number of people are taking a major step and scaling back their lives in order to have more time for themselves and to discover activities and relationships that make their lives meaningful. Although it would appear that they are giving up material comforts, they are, in fact, letting go of the burdens and responsibilities that often accompany acquisitions.
People who opt for a simpler life, often experience feelings of freedom and satisfaction that they never had when owning more and more was their goal. They become conscious consumers who make carefully considered purchases that add value to their lives.
If you are feeling the urge to simplify, here are some steps you can take:
1. Take a look at your life and ask yourself how much of your time and effort is being spent in the pursuit of material success? How many hours do you have to work each week in order to pay for the basic upkeep of your lifestyle? Continue reading
Prosperity Tip: Using Money as a Spiritual Practice
Because money is a powerful force that you deal with on a daily basis, it can be the cornerstone of a deep spiritual practice.
I’m defining spiritual practice as an activity or state of being that allows you to travel into deeper dimensions of yourself and understand who or what you are, thus helping you gain a deeper understanding of the nature of reality and your place in the total scheme of things.
Meditation is a traditional spiritual practice, as are prayer, fasting, quiet retreats, silence, giving service to others, chanting, various forms of yoga, etc. Money and activities surrounding money, on the other hand, are usually considered an external force.
How to Use Money As a Spiritual Practice
Most people I talk to think about money often and have deep feelings that the thought of money generates. People plan, worry, fret, panic and scheme about money. They long for, pray for and wish for money. Money is often seen as the solution to a wide variety of problems and a ticket to freedom. Continue reading
Prosperity Tip: Combine Fantasy and Reality
Dreaming big and having goals that project you far beyond your current financial position can motivate you to excel and prosper. Problems arise when fantasies do not have any base in reality.
Visualizations, affirmations, and treasure maps are best used in combination with the development of reality-based financial skills such as record keeping, learning about investment opportunities, and even budgeting, which many people consistently avoid.
At the same time, your financial dreams and goals need to be congruent with both your nature and your knowledge level. (See: Are Your Goals Congruent with Your Persona )If you hate to work with numbers and make no effort to learn how to perform simple financial tasks, large sums of money can slip through your fingers with great rapidity. Continue reading
Prosperity Tip: The Moving Stupids
In my book, Build Your Money Muscles, I talk about the moving stupids. If you have ever moved into a new home, you probably have felt the disorientation that comes from being in an unfamiliar place.
The disorientation stimulated by moving often leads to forgetfulness, losing things, bumping into walls and cabinets, and more. You might hear yourself saying something like, “That was stupid.” The same symptoms often occur when you move to an improved state of consciousness, begins a project, or establishes unfamiliar financial habits.
I’m in the midst of a raging case of the moving stupids. A new dog (see below) and the start of a book that I have wanted to write for many years both contribute to a sense of disconnection and lack of focus as I adapt to a new schedule and tasks. Misplacing my debit card came as no surprise – it’s the kind of thing that happens when one has the moving stupids.
On some days, I don’t feel like doing much of anything. Occasionally, emotions thought cleared long ago, re-emerge, diminished but present. It’s as if I’m sitting in a big empty space waiting for something to show up. Fortunately, I know that if I wait long enough, this transitional state will pass and a feeling of stability will return.
The problem comes when the discomfort of the moving stupids triggers a reaction, causing the return to familiar, albeit dysfunctional, habitual behaviors. Recognizing that the moving stupids signal progress not resistance can make your journey towards a new financial identity smoother. Continue reading
3 Major Prosperity Myths Debunked
There are three myths that are popular among prosperity seekers that I would like to debunk.
1. God Wants You to Be Rich!
Wanting is a human state of being, so I seriously doubt that God wants anything. If God were to want something, it would seem to me that peace, love, cooperation, and compassion would top God’s list of wants. Along with this might be that people’s basic needs for food and housing would be fulfilled.
Since riches often cause many problems, conflicts, and corruption the only reason why a benevolent God might spend time wanting people to be rich would be so they would learn some serious life lessons.
I’m always amazed at how preachers will project human wants onto a supernatural being that no human can possibly fully understand. Continue reading
Prosperity Tip: You Are Enough!
When I was living in Los Angeles in the 1980s, after attending Debtors Anonymous meetings for many months, I was introduced to the idea that codependency was at the root of my debting. Fortunately, there were a number of excellent Codependents Anonymous meetings that I attended almost daily for 18 months.
At the start of every meeting, a list of affirmations was passed around for group members to read aloud. The one that had the most potent effect for me was, “I am enough.” It took many years for me to integrate the concept, and as I work with clients and groups now, I see that many people perceive themselves to be not enough.
The craving for wealth and luxury that permeates the prosperity movement can be a reflection of a yearning to be enough. Yet in reality, fancy cars, a large house, and the accoutrements of wealth have nothing to do with our value as human beings. Continue reading
Prosperity and Neediness Don’t Mix
How often do you use the word “need” either in your thoughts or in your conversations. Do you find yourself saying things like:
- “I need more money in order to ____________ (fill in the blank)”
- “It’s hard for me to get my needs met.”
- “I need you to give me more ___________ (love/money/attention/affection, etc.)”
When you recognize a need, do you feel helpless or empowered? Prosperous people see needs as a spur to action and have an underlying belief that they will find a way to satisfy their needs.
Let’s say you think you need more money in order to keep your business running smoothly. The prosperous action would be to get a clear picture of exactly how much you need, then develop a plan for finding the necessary funds. If the funds were not available, then a reorganization or restructuring of the business would be in order. Continue reading
An Easy, Fun Way to Do Service
The desire to help others is a natural feeling because humans know that their well-being is dependent upon the health and strength of their “tribe.” You can provide help by maintaining a hopeful, positive attitude towards yourself, your community, your country, and the planet.
Bottom line: love is the healer.
You and I are not separate beings, we are part of a whole. As part of that whole, our consciousness helps to define the nature of the whole. Although there are over 5 billion of us now (plus all other living things on the planet), and every single living being contributes to the makeup of the consciousness of the whole, each little bit is important. Continue reading
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