So my bbf attended a money consciousness conference call and came away with two key things which she shared with me. The first is that you need to make money into someone you love, with a face. (The call actually said lover but that word has sleezy affair type connotations in my personal vocabulary so I opted to reword.) When I closed my eyes and asked what person money looks like to me, I saw a redhead little girl with curly hair, fair skin, splashing around in the ocean, arms thrown wide and a time of her life smile. Money definitely looks like someone I want to be friends with. :)
The second suggestion was to write a personal ad which would attract money. I came up with the following:
Fun, engaging, servant of humanity seeks friend for business ventures, travel, charitable giving, debt clearing, novel publishing and raising a family. You’re the one for me if you are just as happy contributing to the lives of others as you are seeing to the well being of loved ones and long to see exotic destinations but also love to catch a great movie at home on the sofa. A love of cute clothes, unique shoes and scrumptious food is also a Must. Above all, you must strive to conduct all of your dealings with integrity for the highest good of all involved and be willing to hold me accountable to the same. I am interested in a lifelong friendship where we both give as much as we receive. Call me right now to schedule fun times and inspiring adventures. Love, Your Future Best Friend
I think it's a fun idea and I intend to really cultivate a better relationship with money so I see it as aligned with the work I'm doing. In talking to a Lot of friends lately, I've noticed a theme of money as a barrier to contentment. I'm not sure why we all have such sketchy relationships with her, but I intend to win money over, not just to have her, because honestly I don't care about possession so much as freedom to live the life I want to live.
What kinds of beliefs do you hold about money? Have you ever looked closely at them? Do they serve you anymore?
I'm starting a new journey with all of this, as money used to be something I loathed talking about at length. I'll keep you posted on my progress. ;)
Finding freedom in choices, balance and FUN. Breaking a few rules to things the way that my heart tells me (but nothing illegal!) and sharing the honest journey of a soul that wants to make the world a better place starting with myself.
What an interesting idea Kieta to make money into someone you love. When I work with people and groups around money I often ask people the question 'If money was your lover how would you describe your relationship' and what a range of amazing answers come out ..in separate rooms, passionate, divorced, cosy.
ReplyDeleteI work with a Money Archetypes created by Deborah Price at the Money Coaching Institute and it sounds to me you have probably got a strong creator/artist archetype. Strongly linked to spirituality and creativity. A struggle they can have is accepting money as part of the whole mix of life. Check out her book Money Magic
or have a go at the money quiz on my website which will give you an insight into the types.
Helen, thanks so much for your comment. I can't take credit for the idea but I'm flag that you find it interesting as well. I've never heard of Money Archetypes or Deborah Price but as soon as I finish my current book on money (Money a Love Story by Kate Northrup) I'm Absolutely going to check that out. I've read about many many things but this is my first jaunt into money as spiritual territory and I'm finding it Fascinating. I really appreciate you letting me know about additional good resources!
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