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
Getting Beyond Not Enough and Into Prosperity
I hear it over and over again, “I don’t have enough money for _____________ (fill in the blank).” The lack may relate to funds for expanding a business, improving one’s wardrobe, fixing one’s house, or perhaps just paying the rent and monthly bills on time.
Many people function at a chronic non-enough level. Although there may be brief periods of healthy cash flow, these are often followed by the familiar state of lack when unexpected expenses seem to appear out of nowhere or income unexpectedly drops.
Interestingly, I hear the not-enough complaint from people at all income levels. I’ve had clients with millions of dollars of net worth who felt they needed more in order to feel successful. It’s not unusual for me to hear the not-enough complaint from people earning six figures a year.
At the same time, I know people who seem to be satisfied no matter what they are earning. I remember reading a story about a school janitor who managed to save enough money from his salary to help fund a college education of a number of students. He perceived his life as abundant and experienced great satisfaction. Continue reading
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