2/14/06 - Let's talk about Money

Hello God.

Hello Edward.

I’d like to talk about money.

Great. I love money.

You do?

Of course. Does that surprise you?

I suppose it does a bit.

And why would that be?

I guess it comes from the part of me that still perceives money as “not spiritual.”

Is it possible that anything is “not spiritual?”

In the grand scheme of things a suppose not.

Is there any scheme other than the grand one?

Hello God.

Hello Edward.

I’d like to talk about money.

Great. I love money.

You do?

Of course. Does that surprise you?

I suppose it does a bit.

And why would that be?

I guess it comes from the part of me that still perceives money as “not spiritual.”

Is it possible that anything is “not spiritual?”

In the grand scheme of things a suppose not.

Is there any scheme other than the grand one?

It feels like there are plenty of little schemes getting in the way of my perception of the grand one.

Well that’s the point of this physical reality that you’re in.

It is?

Sure is.

Can you elaborate a bit?

The reason you’ve chosen to enter the physical realm is to experience all the distractions that get in the way of the grand scheme. That way, when you do find your way back to an unclouded perception, you’ll truly appreciate it.

It’s kind of like the idea that without sorrow, joy wouldn’t be very special.

Exactly like that.

Makes sense. And, I’d like to stay somewhat focused on the topic of money tonight.

Good. Let’s stay focused.

I just have to say that you seem like you’re in a really playful mood tonight. Can I ask what’s up with that?

What? God is not allowed to be playful?

Of course you are. I just don’t ever remember you being like this before.

Do you imagine that in the few months that we’ve been communicating you would have experienced even a tiny fraction of the faces that I can bring to my words?

Well when you put it that way, of course not. It’s just that…

It’s just that you’ve been brainwashed into believing that God has to be this somber old fart all the time.

Well yes, I suppose there is some truth to that.

Well since you are teaching people about limiting beliefs, I suggest you work on that one for yourself. It’s a pretty big one.

I can see that. And thank you for that reminder. And thank you for being playful tonight. I think it’s just the foil I need for the serious somber old fart that I’ve been the last few days.

Good, I’m glad to be of service. Now, back to the money. What’s up?

I think it’s time to have you help me look at my core beliefs around money. Every time I get to a certain income level, and get into a nice feeling space, I …

It’s not about the money.

But you didn’t even hear what I have to say.

I know. And I can tell you without hearing another word, that it’s not about the money.

But there is something about the money that gets in the way.

Yes, it’s the fact that you think it’s about the money.

What do you mean?

I mean that you are following – again – an old, ingrained belief that you are doing what you are doing for the money.

And I’m not.

Of course not. I mean let’s be blunt here, you could make a whole lot more money doing something else.

That’s true enough. Then why am I doing what I’m doing?

Oh come on now. Don’t play dumb with me. Why are you doing what you’re doing?

It feels good. It helps people. It gives me plenty of opportunities for personal evolution.

Is that it?

It feels aligned with my purpose.

Ok let’s get right down to it. What’s the one most important reason that you’re doing what you’re doing?

I think I would say that it’s because it gives me the opportunity for continual learning and growth and evolution.

Why do you say, “I think?”

Because that sounds a bit selfish.

Why in the world would continuously improving yourself and evolving yourself be in the slightest bit selfish?

I’m not sure; it just feels that way to me.

Well there’s another limiting belief for you to work on. There is nothing, I repeat, nothing more important in all the world, than continuing to evolve yourself.

What about helping others?

If helping others gives you the opportunity to grow, than do it. If helping others provides you with an excuse to avoid your personal evolution, than quit it.

So here’s a core belief around money that seems related to that: If I have financial freedom, I will no longer have the continual catalyst for personal evolution that I have now.

And is that true?

Well, I won’t have the same catalyst. But I’m sure there will be others.

Indeed, and would it not be enjoyable to have a greater degree of choice in how you pursue your evolutionary journey?

It would indeed.

Well, having enough money to enter the realm of financial freedom will certainly facilitate those choices.

Can I be really honest with you?

I would expect nothing less.

When I look at people in my “field” who have attained a level of success that – at least from the outside – provides them with financial freedom, I question whether they are still growing and evolving, or whether they have reached a plateau and are just sharing what they’ve learned from that place.

What if they are? You are making the judgment that reaching a plateau and staying there is a bad thing.

It feels like it to me.

At this time it does. That may change. And it may not. If it changes and you decide to enjoy the fruits of your evolutionary labor, I wholeheartedly support you. And if it does not change, if you spend the rest of your life continually striving for higher levels of awareness, I wholeheartedly support you in that as well. But do not judge others for their choices. Do not suggest that there is a “right” path. And do not think that your path could stagnate – or even plateau – if that is not what you desire. Remember that you are the Deliberate Creator of your life. You choose.

So, up to now, I’ve been choosing to remain in a state somewhere below financial freedom?

Yes you have.

And I can change that?

Yes you can.

Do you have any suggestions?

Do you want financial freedom? Do you truly want that level of abundance? Do you want to have the ability to do whatever you want, whenever you want? Do you want to be able to travel anywhere at any time? Do you want to be able to give generously to those you love and causes you support? Do you want to never again have to make a decision based on money? Is this what you want?

Why is it so hard to say “Yes” to that?

This is the issue; Why is it so hard to say yes to abundance?

I don’t know.

Well what do you know?

I know that what you described sounds wonderful. I know that, on an intellectual level, I could say yes. But there’s a catch, a snag somewhere that gets in the way of a full being yes.

And where is that snag?

My throat.

And why is there a snag in your throat?

Because I’m not saying “yes” to life. At least not fully. The “yes” that I brought into this life with me was smothered, drowned, dampened and deadened as I realized what was going to happen to me.

Good. You got it out. Now let’s have you restate that, minus the victim mentality.

I allowed my full, vital, “yes” to be drowned…

Stop. Try again.

I choose to turn off my “yes” to life.

Good. How does that feel?

Liberating. But there’s also quite a bit of anger and even rage.

At whom?

I suppose, if I’m out of victim mode, it’s directed at myself.

And if you’re in victim mode?

It’s directed at my biological parents, my adoptive parents, the “system” and even at you.

Good.

Why good?

Because it’s important for you to claim this anger. I don’t care if you’re angry with me. In fact I would much rather have you express your anger at me than hold it in. Let it out. Otherwise it festers and ferments and causes all kinds of problems.

I hear that. And now is not the time for me to get into that piece. It’s late and I’m tired. And this has already been a long session. But thank you for opening the space for me to express my anger.

You’re very welcome.

I think we’ll need to continue this conversation soon.

I hope we do.

So do I. Thanks again.

You’re welcome.

Comments

[k stone]

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