During the last class I took linking money and spirituality, the instructor, Reverend Kevin, had us do an exercise in which we described our deepest core beliefs about money and/ or how it makes us feel in one or two words. For example: ignore it, fear, overwhelming, passive-aggressive, manipulative, vulnerable, hated, never enough.
Now, picture money as a person. This is often how we view our partner.
Oh, wow, now that is an eye opener.
Displaying what came out for me personally is more vulnerable and open than I am willing to do on the inter net. However, this exercise sure gave me some insight into past relationships.
Money is about energy flow. A healthy money relationship will help you to have healthier relations with every one around you. Be willing to go within and explore how you feel about money. Be candid with yourself. This is an inside job and no one has to know what you come up with.
What views did your parents have about money? How have you behaved with the money in your life? When you think about money, how does your body feel? How does it feel when you feel you are lacking or have a lot? Does your heart race anxiously?
Are there things you could do right now to improve the relationship? Start a savings account? Spend more on yourself? Balance your checkbook? There are always baby steps to be taken that lead to any kind of self-improvement. And if creating a healthier, more joy-filled, loving relationship with your present or future partner sounds like a good thing to you, then taking the steps toward better money management is well worth the effort.
This week I'll be starting a class on improving relationships from a spiritual viewpoint. The timing couldn't be better after this last class exercise.
An abundance of healthy free-flowing money and a healthy loving partnership--this is going to be a wonderful summer as a result of two awesome classes. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Universe!
Heather Leigh
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