{"id":59381,"date":"2018-09-10T18:13:45","date_gmt":"2018-09-11T02:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=59381"},"modified":"2018-09-12T19:33:51","modified_gmt":"2018-09-13T03:33:51","slug":"money-and-spirituality-why-we-have-always-been-wrong-about-their-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/money-and-spirituality-why-we-have-always-been-wrong-about-their-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"Money and Spirituality: Why We Have Always Been Wrong About Their Relationship"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Almost all of us grew up with a skewed perception of money.<\/span><\/p>\n

We either blame money as the source of all our problems<\/span><\/p>\n

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or we think money is the solution to all our problems.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For those who think that money is the solution to all their problems, you\u2019ve probably heard them enviously complain about how easy rich people have it. The people who disagree are probably lying.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, as much as it\u2019s easy believe wealthy people cheated their way into success overnight, it is often a false and counterproductive attitude.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Happens When You\u2019re Not Ready For Money<\/span><\/h2>\n

Some wealthy people inherit their money and a few others win the lottery. Many of us consider them \u201clucky\u201d; we think they have it easier. While that may be true in some aspects, that doesn\u2019t exclude them from the universal laws of human behavior and consequence.<\/span><\/p>\n

You and I have seen it in the news or heard stories. If these people are not conscious enough and ready to handle the responsibility of money, the wealth will leave–often in the form of short-lived pleasures which lead to future regrets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Take for example the 70{54c12dad2cc2b53ae830e39915b1a3e70288dbcbbeb8bbf8395437c5dc3c512c} of lottery winners who go completely broke within 7 years, or even the wealthy who lose everything they earn because they don\u2019t keep their egos in check.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Growth in relation to confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n

Money is a form of power or energy. It can be a powerful tool if in the hands of a capable person. If you lack confidence and ability, you won\u2019t be able to wield it. Too confident and you may lose control and do more harm than good.<\/span><\/p>\n

What does it mean, then, to become a person capable of wielding money well?<\/span><\/p>\n

It means we must undergo a comprehensive and systematic transformation of ourselves.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sounds simple, but it is quite difficult in application.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Most People Struggle <\/span><\/h2>\n

I will use fitness–specifically weight loss–as an example. It is a great analogy for money issues, because it is a problem that most people struggle with and, coincidentally, also requires the same solution to resolve.<\/span><\/p>\n

We often think that if we make enough money, we will finally be happy and secure. Our ability to live a wholesome and worry-free life rests solely on how many dollars we make.<\/span><\/p>\n

That is equivalent to saying becoming fit rests solely on how much broccoli one eats. Yes, eating greens is an important part of becoming healthier. However, that action alone won\u2019t lose you 30lbs or build your stamina.<\/span><\/p>\n

Becoming wealthy isn’t the result of one action but, rather, a series of habits and mindset changes over time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Getting and growing money is a side effect of becoming a more developed, capable, and conscious version of you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conversely, you won\u2019t become a significantly better or happier person if you are just handed money.<\/span><\/p>\n

When we change our entire selves, we inevitably change our \u201cfinancial\u201d selves as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

The only difference between the current \u201cyou\u201d with debt and the financially free \u201cyou\u201d is the fact that the latter has taken repeated action, made mistakes, and made progress to transform.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried.\u201d -Stephen McCranie<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

How to Win<\/span><\/h2>\n

Here is the formula to getting there:<\/span>Mindset + Repeated Action + Time = Change of Behavior Over time = Change in Identity<\/span><\/p>\n

Mindset<\/span><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s cliche because it\u2019s true. All significant and long-term changes are made and sustained by a fundamental shift in mindset. If you don\u2019t think you will earn money because you lack self-belief, you can bet your bottom dollar that you won\u2019t be making many.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fortunately, in today\u2019s world there are a plethora of resources to help you build an abundant mindset. Here are three pillars of creating a positive abundance mindset:<\/span><\/p>\n