[WomensWisdom] How Do You Do Money? March 30, 2005

Ever hear a statement or read one in a book that just stops you in your tracks, it is so profound? When I read "How you do money is how you do life" in The Energy of Money, my first thought was - "No, that's not true for me. Money still challenges me, yet other areas of my life are working fine." And yet, as I sat with this statement - sat with the thud of realization - I had the building sensation of truth.

"Our relationship with money is a metaphor for our relationship with all forms of energy: time, physical vitality, enjoyment, creativity, and the support of friends", Dr. Nemeth says.

I thought "I would like more money and now that I think about it, I would like more time, more energy, more love, more fun, and more friends. Hmmm..." My thoughts continued, " I need to spend more time managing/tracking my money...and my health, my relationships, my time... Great! (said sarcastically) How I do money is how I do life." I can honestly say that in the recent past, balancing my checkbook was as fun for me as going to the dentist, so I didn't...balance my checkbook or go to the dentist.

The good news is that improving one area of your life affects the other areas as well - they're all connected (whether we like it or not) - because they all involve flowing energy.

Even money is energy. It's neither spiritual nor non-spiritual. It just is. Think about it. Try this exercise: take out a dollar bill and look at it. It doesn't have any meaning our purpose or judgment by itself. It's what you do with it, where you flow it, that determines its worth - whether it's good or bad, spiritual or not. Money is neutral. (So you can stop hating it or fearing it - Another BIG realization!) Learn to use money energy and you can use any form of energy!

Working with The Energy of Money book, and my *fabulous* Conscious Bookkeeper(tm), Bari Tessler, I now *look forward* to balancing my checkbook every month and knowing exactly where my money is going and how it is serving me. Who knew it was even possible?! Managing my money has become part of my spiritual practice (I'm still working on transforming the dentist experience :D).

HOW DO YOU DO MONEY?

Ask your Self these questions to get a sense of your relationship with money:

* Do you ever have enough money? (enough time, enough energy?)

* Do you waste your money? (waste your time?)

* Are you unconscious when it comes to money - how much money is in your wallet right now? (Do you know where you spend your time, energy?)

* Do you avoid/dislike balancing your checkbook? (Going to the dentist, ObGyn?)

* How does your relationship with money mirror the other areas of your life?

Now is your opportunity to wake-up and become Conscious! If you'd like to transform your relationship with money in a supportive environment, that will challenge you in a loving way, consider joining the next Energy of Money TeleSeries! For more information, go to: http://www.womensu.com/energyofmoney.htm

In Spirit,

Lauren Lee
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Imagine being able to approach your finances with a sense of optimism, clarity and openness, instead of dread. "Money is congealed energy", said Joseph Campbell, "and releasing it releases life's possibilities." In her book, The Energy of Money, Dr. Maria Nemeth draws upon her more than twenty years' experience in synthesizing spiritual and practical techniques to create a revolutionary program for freeing your financial energy to achieve personal life goals and financial wealth.

Dr. Nemeth says "How you do money, is how you do life", so bringing awareness to your actions will allow you to wake up new possibilities for actively harnessing the energy of money. Combining a complete self-help and self-discovery regimen with proven methods of money management, this powerhouse guide to prosperity presents twelve principles for enlightened money management. - from The Energy of Money

Facilitated by Master Spirit Coach and Teleclass Leader Lauren Lee, this teleseries is part book club, part success group, part mastermind and part group coaching. If you are one of those people (like me), who find it challenging to complete a book on your own time, especially one with exercises and interactive processes, then this teleseries is designed for you. For more information, go to: http://www.womensu.com/energyofmoney.htm

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