There seems to be a lot of talk about religion around here lately, and I just want to put the focus back to where it belongs when working with Law of Attraction: on creating good feelings. A commentor – commenter? – made some good points about how whether we are talking about LOA or religion, it is of benefit to anyone to be able to feel good about themselves, and create good things in their lives.
I was googling happy and money together today for another purpose, and was amazed and saddened by all the search results just in the FIRST page that talk about money and happiness NOT being compatible. Here is an example of the lack programming we are always talking about, from none other than Ben Franklin:
“Money never made a man happy yet, nor will it. There is nothing in its nature to produce happiness. The more a man has, the more he wants. Instead of its filling a vacuum, it makes one. If it satisfies one want, it doubles and trebles that want another way. That was a true proverb of the wise man, rely upon it; “Better is little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure, and trouble therewith.” — Benjamin Franklin
Is it any wonder we sabotage ourselves unconsciously when it comes to money? Ridiculous! I get very incensed when I read quotes like this, because it is this type of thinking that I am trying to dissolve and transform in my clients, and in the world. Spirituality is wonderful, and so is financial abundance…If nothing else, think of the greater amount of good you could do with more money, if this is where you need to focus to get this point. Of course money itself is not the goal: money is just paper and metal…dig deeper and really it’s just an IDEA that passes around in the ether these days, for the most part (that is a subject for another day!).
There is nothing wrong with wanting MORE, unless it becomes an endless obsession for some vacant promise in the ‘someday’, which robs you of all joy in your now moments. Passion for creating more abundance; for expressing our gifts and receiving return for them on a massive scale is no more and no less than an expression of our ever-expanding Universe in action. Enjoy the ride – and direct it!
Abundance and Prosperity include money AND happiness. Please see our FAQ’s section on Breathing Prosperity for a further explanation of this. For inspiration on how to expand your ‘Prosperity Consciousness’ try 30 Days to Wealth.
I hope you find this helpful, and that it provides a little insight on how not to think, if you want to create more wealth and abundance in your life.
Change your mind, and change your LIFE!
February 28th, 2007 at 4:41 pm
You raise some good points. There is a difference between wealth and riches – or at least the ideas behind them. I believe God created us to be wealthy, successful, fulfilled. This state may or may not include riches (monetary or material accumulation) – but that being said, it doesn’t exclude them either! When our focus is on a life of abundance, then those things which lead to an abundant life will present themselves to our conscious awareness and we can enjoy the gift. So your suggestion to live in the now is right on target. Plan on abundance but accept the wealth (and even riches) of the moment. Lyn
March 1st, 2007 at 9:15 am
Thanks, Lyn! Always nice to have your comments.
Shauna
March 2nd, 2007 at 12:11 pm
I too find it amazing that a lot of people can’t see money and happiness at the same time.
I was being interviewed yesterday and I was making the point that you should be happy now but want more. If you can read this your life is blessed and wonderful. Be happy now and strive for more. Take action and use the law of attraction. It’s fun.
Chris “The Prosperity Guy”