Your Relationship with Money

"Money and success don't change people; they merely amplify what is already there." ~Will Smith

How is your relationship with money? I’ll be honest, I haven’t always had the best relationship with it. I grew up with a father who was born during the Depression. He spent his whole life working very hard for very little. So I don't need to tell you that my own money story used to be one of lack and negativity. I've heard all the old sayings, many times:

>>> "Money doesn't grow on trees."

>>> "The rich get richer and the poor get poorer."

>>> And the one that really used to get me, "Money is the root of all evil."

Now my dad was well meaning and I knew that his relationship with money was based on what he had experienced in his life. But I also knew I wanted a different relationship with money. I wanted to change my story. It took me many years and several lessons in abundance - but I still remember when it all really clicked for me...

I was sitting in my office after a long day of work when I first heard the powerful statement - money is nothing more than an amplifier. In other words, it is not money that makes a person bad or good. Money only has the ability to amplify what is already in us - our true character.

For example, if you're someone that is generous and giving by nature, then having money will amplify your abundance mindset and open up more opportunities for you to give freely. I have a friend like this. She didn't grow up with money but was always so caring, thoughtful and giving. Now that she's an adult and has financial freedom, she is still caring and thoughtful but at an even higher level now because money has helped her amplify her giving spirit. And by the same token, someone who is greedy or has questionable integrity will continue to be that way with or without money. Having money would just amplify their selfishness and greed.

When I heard this concept, that money was only an amplifier, it was like a bright light came on. It completely shifted my long time, deeply entrenched belief that money was bad - maybe even the root of all evil. And that I should never want it nor would I probably ever have it. (Yuck, that makes my stomach turn just typing that right now. What horrible, negative beliefs to have.)  

Think about how critical that is - you'll never have an abundant life if you believe money is bad. You'll subconsciously always find a way to keep it at a distance from you. After all - no one wants to draw something in close to them if they believe it is bad or evil. 

This one shift in my belief was the beginning of a much healthier new relationship with money. I was able to begin rewriting my money story from that point forward. And to change other lack minded, limiting money beliefs too. No, I still haven't found a tree that grows money... but I do believe that anyone can have abundance in life. And that a lot of good can come from it.

So what about you? Do you have a healthy relationship with money? If not, then what old limiting beliefs about money are keeping you from having a loving relationship with it? It's time to make peace with money and write a new money story for yourself. One that can bring abundance into your life. One that can amplify all the good you want in your life and one that will let money amplify all the good that is in you.

***Want to know more about how to create a loving relationship with money? I highly recommend "Money - A Love Story" by Kate Northrup

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