Money has an image problem. So often, the concept of money is conflated with ‘corruption’ or some sort of ruinous outcome, which partly explains why there can be fear-based energy loaded into our relationship with our finances. That’s a problem because – in case you hadn’t noticed – being able to gather and use money well is a pretty essential skill for survival.
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In spiritual terms, money is neither good nor bad – it’s simply a means to an end. With that said, it does carry energy. The way we use it (or misuse it) makes a statement about where we’re willing to invest our energy. Side note – this is why I’m a big advocate for spiritual practitioners charging fairly for their services, instead of doing cheap or free readings/sessions. For someone to get value out of a service I’m offering, they need to be giving me value as an exchange for my time, energy and commitment. Anyway, I digress…
Just as money carries energy, so, too, do our words – which is why the way you talk about money (both out loud and in your head) matters. Even if you’re joking or being flippant, comments you make about money on the regular could inadvertently block you from having better financial harmony. Here are some examples of things you might be saying that could harm your relationship with money:
1. ‘I can’t afford it’
This is something I’ve said pretty regularly in the past, and that still find myself uttering from time to time. Mostly, what I mean by that is ‘I’m not willing to spend money on that right now’. By saying ‘I can’t afford that’, I’m telling the Universe that I don’t have enough money. That’s not a great message to send, as it could attract lack. In my experience, it’s much better to say something like, ‘that’s not the best use of my funds right now’ or ‘that’s not a priority for me’.
2. ‘I’m poor/broke’
I know, I know – we all love the Kristen Wiig Bridesmaids meme about being poor. But in general I think it’s a good idea to avoid making declarations about poverty or being broke. Like the point in the section above, you don’t want to inadvertently send a limiting instruction to the Universe about your financial situation.
That doesn’t mean you can go around saying ‘I’m rich AF’ and expect a massive Kardashian-level windfall to arrive (if only!). If you’re really into affirmations, I’d suggest something like ‘All of my needs are being met’ or ‘Everything I need will always be provided for me’ if you’re concerned about cashflow.
3. ‘I’m bad with money’
When I was first dating my now-husband, he was horrified to discover I was throwing my super statements (Australia’s national retirement savings scheme) directly into the bin without opening them. I didn’t understand them, I reasoned, so why bother reading them?!
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At that stage in my life, while I was managing to pay all my bills, I wasn’t doing a very good job of managing my finances overall, because deep down I believed: ‘I’m bad with money’. I wasn’t tracking where my money was going nor was I working towards financial goals. What I came to understand is that I wasn’t bad with money, I was simply lacking the skills and knowledge to manage my money better. After I spent a little time schooling up on the basic financial concepts I was lacking, I was able to take control of my finances (including my super contributions) much more confidently. By operating from the limiting belief ‘I’m bad with money’, I had been holding myself back. We behave most often according to what we believe at a deep level, so it’s really important to examine your beliefs about money, challenge them, and make sure you’re not giving them energy by speaking regularly or ruminating over them.
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