The Secret to “Overcoming” Money Problems
I received an email yesterday from “Jerry” (name changed to protect privacy) who had some great comments and challenges re: an article I wrote last year. He also indicated that he had developed a “resentful” attitude toward money lately, something he realized wasn’t helpful and was contributing to a less-than-awesome financial situation that he wanted to turn around.
He asked for some tips to “overcome” this issue, and I realized that I have had lots of emails like “Jerry’s lately; so I asked his permission to use part of my reply in this blog post. I hope this is useful to anyone who may not be feeling as prosperous as usual right now.
Law of Attraction tips for overcoming money problems
1. First, it’s very important that you don’t try to “overcome” anything. That would be a lack-based perspective. If all is abundance (and of course it is), there is nothing to overcome. So shift the terminology (words do matter) to “expanding” and/or “progressing” to even greater success. You’ll notice this statement implies you already have success–because you do. You live in the Western (rich) part of the world. You have a computer, internet access, and I will bet, thousands of other “little” luxuries, necessities and conveniences like electricity, clean water (a HUGE deal in much of the world), nice clothes, friends, health, family, recreation, etc.
The point: You are already rich.
You can accept it or deny it, but the facts don’t lie.
Focus on expanding your wealth into new areas and contributing more to the world (in business, relationships, ideas, services, whatever). Which brings me to the next point…
2. The ideal mindset to expand you wealth is, “What I want for me, I want for everyone.’ This is a non-competitive attitude, that seeks to benefit ALL, not just you. A good way to remember this is to keep this proverb in mind:
“Nature is not on your side–it’s on everyone’s side”
Thinking this way will lead you to some interesting thoughts and ideas about what you can do to benefit the whole of society, including YOU.
3. Read (or listen to) The Science of Getting Rich, by Wallace Wattles. I believe his book explains the process better than any other I’ve read.
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One final tip: using the law of attraction is often about doing things backwards, or “putting the cart ahead of the horse.” Example, want greater wealth? Begin by giving. Want a 500k a year job? Work at your current job AS IF it paid 500k. It’s all about being proactive. If you want financial success, spend your time thinking about what you can give others to improve their lives and how you can serve others. The profit will take care of itself when you “add to the life of the world.”
Oh, and when in doubt, do something (anything). Nature never stands still, and as a part of nature, neither should you.
Hope some of this helps!
Wishing you even greater success and prosperity!
Jon
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Great advice about the law of attraction. It’s about shifting your mindset from one of lack to one of abundance. That’s so important, because your mindset determines the level of success that you are able to reach. Want to reach farther and higher? Change your mindset!
Peace,
Bob