Maybe it's a concept that has been colored to be "greedy" or "materialistic." But let's get honest: wouldn't your life change for the better if you had all the money you want? No, money doesn't buy happiness or love. But think about it. What would your life be like if you didn't need to look at price tags? If you want it, you get it. Doesn't mean you buy everything on the planet. Doesn't mean you spend your money on frivolous things. Just means that the worry over money is gone. The trust and certainty that comes from knowing your basic needs and wants are taken care of becomes the norm.
I don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to that.
In Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich, he outlines "six definite, practical steps" to change the desire for riches into actually having the money. Am I the last one on the planet to read this book? These concepts have been in the consciousness for a while so it's good to go to the source.
The first step is to "fix in your mind the exact amount of money you desire." Is this for the week? month? year? ever? Not clear on that, so I decided on a certain amount every month. Write an actual numeric amount, not "lots" or "all I can think of" or something indefinitely like that. The Universe needs specifics. I've been counseled, though, to add "at least" or the phrase "or better" in order to keep the flow going. That seems like a practical plan. Write it on a card and keep it around where you will see it and think about it several times a day. Get that amount running through your head. Feel what you will feel when it is in your wallet/bank account. How will your life be different?
Bob Proctor says put it in this form: I am so happy and grateful now that I have earned _______ [amount of money]. Speak it as if it has already happened.
The second step is to "determine exactly what you intend to give in return for the money you desire." No free lunch. Have lots of ways to bring in money? Start by brainstorming all the ways to create money in your life. Then cull it down to a simple statement (thanks to Bob Proctor, once again):
I am so happy and grateful now that I have earned ___________ [amount of money] from ____________ [money making activity].
Again, put it on a card or paper where you will see it several times a day. Taste it, feel it, get excited/calm/joyful, etc. This whole process, or so I am reading is about training your thinking.
More steps tomorrow. Stay tuned.
Now about that tithing question. I have one for you. What if you get a loan that you will be paying back with interest. Do you tithe on that? You are borrowing the money rather than earning the money. Does that require a tithe? To be safe, I would say "yes." I certainly want to acknowledge that God is my source and I am very grateful for the investment/loan. I definitely don't want to stop the flow of abundance. But it's a good question, don't you think?
Wishing you love and abundance,
Pam
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