Several years ago, I read a book called “The Trick to Money is Having Some” by Stuart Wilde.  At first, I thought the title was saying something like: “It takes money to make money”. But that’s not what the author meant at all. What he meant was this: the acknowledgment that you have money attracts more money to you. It means be grateful for what you have, and feel the “wealth” of it; really know the wealth of it; accept the wealth of it. The power of that “knowing” allows more wealth to flow in. Even the pennies on the ground are symbols of money flowing into your life! Think about it; you’ve heard it said “the rich get richer and the poor get poorer”. Why? Because each is in a state of “accepting” the belief of their status.

Now, develop the mindset that you don’t need money. You have money. Even if it seems like you don’t; you do. First, realize that you are your biggest asset. You have the ability to give value to the world in exchange for money. And you have a whole lot more than you probably think you do.

I’ll share something I learned about this very idea from my son when he was 10. He was asking me why some kids go to private schools. I explained to him that some go for religious reasons, some because the local public schools are not good, and some rich people send their kids to private school to be with other kids who are rich like they are. Then my son said to me: “Mom, we’re rich, why don’t we go to private school?” I was so amused by his perception of our financial status. I replied “We are not rich, we are just regular people!” (Instead of feeling happy that he thought we were rich, and enjoying the beauty in that, I was embarrassed that he thought we were rich. It felt like bragging- talk about subconscious beliefs… and at the time, my definition of rich certainly did not include us.) Then he said real low and deliberate: “Mom…. we are rich.” I continued to argue my point that we were not rich by any stretch of the imagination. He then informed me: “We have more than we need. We are rich.” How profound! I had a sudden “awakening” to the fact. Yes, we are rich, indeed. Immediately, I felt the abundance and wealth that was all around me.

How much more than you need, must you have –in order to feel rich? How much does the cup need to “runneth over” before you realize the cup is more than full? I immediately started to see and feel things in a whole new way. I am rich- and to think- all this time, I had been focusing on the lack! I’m not just talking about material possessions either. I am blessed with a loving and exciting husband, six beautiful children, loving and supportive family and friends, a beautiful home, wonderful clients; I could fill pages! Most of us are rich. We just don’t see it. As soon as you notice it, it just can’t be ignored, and all you have to do is feel gratitude for everything positive you have. Take notice of all the beauty, wealth, love, and inspiration in your life. Now revel in that thought. And then, more will flow in.

I want to give this concept some personal perspective. First, I want you to know that my husband and I share the same belief about our abundance. (Hey, that’s a blessing right there; no conflicting philosophies!)  By the time my son was 12, we found ourselves living in a new home, almost twice the size, on a street where all of our neighbors feel like family. Am I bragging? No, I’m sharing my experience to bear testimony to you that the law of attraction works. I am telling you, so you can use my experience to help you build your faith in yourself. Everyone deserves beauty and abundance. Everyone.

If you believe you deserve what you desire, it makes allowing it possible. You want a new car? Take it for a spin. Feel the feeling of being in the car; that it’s yours.  I did this very "exercise". I decided that I would not feel guilty driving a luxury car. Many of my clients have luxury cars. Many do not. For a bit, I worried that if I drove an expensive car, I’d turn off some clients. (There it is again- embarrassment, guilt; being self conscious about “having”) So, not long after I test drove my car of choice, (I had to do it a few times to feel “real” in the driver’s seat) I was signing papers. Then of course, my husband wanted to have a new luxury car for himself. We call his car the “James Bond” car. It even talks to you. Why the car example? Not to dwell on status; no. It’s just that it’s easy to see the results of your efforts this way. It’s measurable. You could do it with anything. A piece of artwork, jewelry, new bedcoverings, a handbag, a pool, a partner, a date, a housekeeper, whatever feels good to you.

Whenever my husband or I hear ourselves saying “I can’t afford that” or “Sorry kid, I’m broke”, we check ourselves and re-word our statements to be more like this: “ I’m not choosing to spend my money on this or that” or “Sorry kid, there are other things we are using our money for right now.” Remember every dollar you spend is a choice. And every dollar you don’t spend is a choice, whether you think you have it or not.

Cheryl Shelley Craig –   Maximizer - Optimizer - Marketing Muse
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