I like Money!!!
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There, I said it.
Money is Awesome! Money opens up all kinds of opportunities and possibilities that didn’t previously exist. Money Rocks!!
Having walked the spiritual path for several decades now, I have come across many who would find money distasteful. Non-spiritual. Greedy. Unnecessary. But this is not true. Money is EXTREMELY necessary…. at least in the society that we currently live in.
I have lived with money, and I have lived without it… and I am pretty sure which one I prefer. Does that make me greedy, or selfish, or self centred. Of course not. Money allows me the opportunity to follow my dream. Without it… no computer, no camera, no internet, no blog. Without it… not chance to share my ideas, my images, my love, my friendship, my compassion, my wisdom… (for those who think I have any).
And the more money that I can attract into my life, the more opportunities I have to affect change in the world. Through direct donations, yes. Through helping out my children, of course. But also more subtly. Through having the ability to travel, and spend my money in different places, helping different local economies… allowing me to photograph new and exciting places, and using those images, to reach more and more people, with my messages of hope and positivity.
By living my life by example. By showing that it is not only possible to be spiritual and wealthy, but that it’s preferable. Chasing my dreams is for me… yes. But even more important to me is to show others that it is also possible. And no matter how old you are when you start, it is still achievable.
And it’s not all philanthropic on my part… I like money. I like having new and amazing experiences. I believe it’s why we are here in the first place. Not to be greedy, but to experience as much of life as life has to offer… and unfortunately, that takes money.
So it’s not really the money I like…. it’s the experiences, and the opportunities, and the freedom to explore and create that I am craving. But if money is what it currently takes for that to happen…. then show me the money. I’m cool with liking money…. there is nothing wrong with it. Nothing unspiritual about it. It’s just a fact of the world we live in.
Most of us, whose experience has been in the ‘spiritual development’ arena of life, have/had similar feelings to those you’ve written about. I too, felt it ‘going against spirituality’ to like/want./seek money; that is, until I realised that, without it, one couldn’t enjoy life (as you’ve written).
Today I love money for the reasons that you’ve stated. It is wonderful to enjoy all of the fruits on the vine (those meant for us). Yesterday we spent the day in your lovely state again. We didn’t see much of it, of course. We were there to have dancing lessons with our coach, then back home in the evening. Naturally this meant getting up early to catch a plane, a hire car and visit with our wonderful dance teacher. Many years ago I would have thought that anyone who did this must have been ‘hedonistic’ to say the least. Today I still marvel at the knowing that this is my life today and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Dare I say – We all need money…. It is not the actual money that can be a problem; it is the attitude toward it…! Great post Tracie…
Thank you Carolyn… and I am very glad you got to spend a little time in Queensland. It’s a beautiful place and I hope to see many more beautiful places before my time is done.
Here, here…..
Excellent architectural photo!!! About money it makes the world go round and it eleminate 90% of the usual problems. I like money too!!! Cheers Nonoy Manga
Good for you… and I wish you much more money in your life… and thank you on the photo
Gimme the money!
Yeah Baby!!!!!
I like your honesty and completely agree with you. I don’t need money for the greed of it,, I just want to be comfortable, experience the world around me and do nice things for people when I can.
That’s exactly right… thanks xxoo
I agree with you 110. Look at what Oprah’s been able to do because of money. One is in a much better position to help people by having it.
Absolutely!!!!!
Hi,
A very nice photo.
I totally agree with what you have said about money,, very well written.
Thank you very much
Yes m money is very important…used to be quite ” poor” as all money did go to horses….now I feel quite rich after the heritance from my father. Money gives you freedom as well….
Freedom is very much what I want to experience. Thanks Ann
Incredible post Tracie. I have no words to express it. In your post you have express the true reality!!!!!!!
What a wonderful comment… thank you so much xxoo
I am in your corner Tracie. People die because they do not have money. If magic Johnson was poor he probably who have died soon after he was diagnosed with HIV. Instead, he is alive and kicking today.
Wonderful things can be achieved with money… Money isn’t the problem.. people’s attitudes towards it is.
You are exactly right Tracie!
You sum it up perfectly…. money is the means by which you can experience the things you crave. It’s not money VS the spiritual path. I think money ALLOWS you to enrich your soul with your travel, photography, blog, and explorations..
That’s very true…. thank so much xxoo
Money is part of the total experience which, for each of us is, spiritual. And who might we be to judge someone else, and their spirituality?
Spirituality leaves nothing out, and encompasses our total existence. Wealth, and money is part of, spirituality.
Could not have said that better myself Dave… actually I didn’t
You did!!!
Beautiful shot! And I agree with you–I’ve been totally broke and I’ve had money. I much prefer to have money!
Good for you…. and here is wishing you lots and lots and lots more money in your wonderful life. It’s very hard to attract something to yourself, unless you really really like it. MONEY ROCKS!!!!!
Yes, I agree. I think there should be classes priming soon to be graduates about living comfortably and the costs of it, so it is not so shocking once they get out on their own, especially the ones planning a non traditional path.
I think that is a wonderful idea. As parents I don’t think we have taken that responsibility seriously. I know with my own now adult children, they feel so much societal pressure to own the latest and greatest of everything without understanding the best and most sensible ways of acquiring such things. I grew up with parents who refused to speak of money (and still don’t), making money a secretive and taboo subject. Which is not at all helpful when it comes time to make it in the world on your own.
If the 99% had more disposable income the world truly would be a better place,. Our communities would be stronger and that in turn would make society a better place.
And it is completely doable…. we are not victims to the 1%…. or to governments, or anything else that is outside of ourselves. We are only limited by the limited beliefs that we hold. Money is nothing more than a flow of energy and like all energy flow, it can be directed and redirected. It IS possible… and it might just be a lot closer than we realise.
I’m with you. I believe the way we relate to money is the way we relate to life and living. I’m all for having as much of it as I can handle. Since it’s currency it has to flow so we actually stop the flow when we think something is wrong with having a lot of it.
I believe money is to be enjoyed, to be handled wisely, and to be shared.
I would be honored if you would consider writing a guest post for me on the theme of money and consciousness. If you haven’t read it yet, please check out my last blog, “Need Help in Changing Streams of Consciousness.” I’m looking for others to share what they know about conscious living through well-written pieces. Would you be willing to submit a guest post for my blog?
I would be truly honoured to be a guest blogger. My life is slightly crazy right now, but I will do my best to carve out some time for it… it would be my absolute pleasure.
Thank you. I’m looking forward to receiving something from you.
It’s not distasteful or greedy, the truth is that you need money to do ANYTHING!
ABSOLUTELY!!!!! and since I fully intended to do lots and lots of truly wonderful things with the rest of my life, then I am going to need lots and lots of money
Well, if you come across the secret be sure to share
I will.
Very well stated and the truth rings loud and clear. Money is not evil…it’s what makes most things possible. It can corrupt., but only if a penchant for corruption is already there. Money in the right hands, with the right heart behind it…can make miracles happen. And I, for one, am ALL for miracles.
Oh me too…. I LOVE miracles
For me, you summed it up in the phrase “and unfortunately, that takes money:
Yes I did… but in hindsight I wish I hadn’t used the word “unfortunately”… money gets such a bad wrap in our society, and money isn’t the problem. Money isn’t essentially good or bad in and of itself… it’s our attitudes towards it, that causes the problems.
The unfortunate part is that you (usually) have to give up your time to earn the money. But I agree… there is nothing wrong with honestly earning and generously using money to live life to the fullest and to give joy to those around you. However, the pursuit of money at all costs – only to accumulate it – is the problem.
Agreed.
True, money is not evil, (just the people who have lots of it). I like to say I don’t need money, and I don’t, my wants are very few, however, my mortgage co., is a big fan of money, namely, my money, and I’m trying to make my peace with it. Thanks for your sharing your insight.
“I like to say I don’t need money, and I don’t”…. why would you ever like to say that. What is wrong with needing (liking money).. We ALL need it. We live in a money based society and without it, we die. So you DO need money. And not just because of the mortgage company…. but because you like to have a roof over your head, and you enjoy eating and having clothing, and if you are totally honest with yourself, you probably like to have a few nice things around you as well…. and what is wrong with that? Money is good, my friend.
“money is not evil (just the people who have lots of it)”.. there are lots and lots of wonderful people, doing wonderful things and helping lots and lots of people, who have lots of money. Relatively speaking, I have lots of money.. and I am NOT evil. I would very much like to have lots and lots more money, and I intention to be even more kind, and more generous, and more loving, the more money I get.
I do know a couple of very generous and kind people who’d be considered well off.
I’m sorry if I sounded negative in my comment. Living in So Cal I have seen such huge amounts of money and the privileged idiots who flaunt it. I’ve worked for them, or should I say, I worked for their husbands.
I guess I lost the taste for money. And I don’t need money for me personally, of course, I need it to pay for the things you mentioned. I just don’t like that I need it, probably because I have such a limited acquaintance with it. My cynical nature leads me to believe there are probably more good poor people than there are good rich people.
I have known good poor people, and good rich people… it’s not the amount in the bank that determines the quality of the individual. I think money gets are really bad rap… and I personally intend to be very wealthy and very wonderful, and do my part to change that perception….. are you with me?
God knows I like to buck the trend!
Oh me too…… me too!!!!
It is a necessity for freedom in this world.
That it is
Whatever we think and feel about money …. They make the world go round – harder to be without then with. Then there is people with more money than sense … and that can get up my nose at times – when there is so many things we can help others with if we happens to have more than enough
Having more than enough, does help people, whether directly, or indirectly… I know this is a hard concept to understand.. but by having more than enough (even if they are one of those who have “more money than sense”)… they are showing that having more than enough IS possible…. and what one can do… we all can do. You don’t have to agree with their choices, but you can follow their lead, in having more than you currently have…. and then when you do… you are free to make different choices.
Look at Billy Gates and what good he does in Africa with his leftover money … there is so much money out there that could help – how much money do we really need to have a pleasant life ??? Is it so that the more we have the more we want. You’re so right it’s a personal choice – how strange isn’t that those with little … are go generous with what they got.
I know rich people who are generous… and I know poor people who are generous. I know some poor people who are very greedy and paranoid about what they have. I seriously don’t think you can mass generalise when it comes to money (or anything else for that matter)… there is good and bad on both sides of the fence. It’s up to each of us to decide who and what we want to be… whether we have lots of money or not.
I’m sure there is loads of people with money that gives to charity and help organizations. Don’t doubt that for a moment.
great post Tracie…and yes I like money too! I just admit it…like you said it can open some doors whcih would be closed forever without the money…So tell me where is the pot with golden coins? haha… No seriously… I completely agree on every word you’ve written…including the ‘you being wise’…. thanx Tracie and have a great weekend xoxo
Thanks Joanna… MONEY ROCKS!!!!!
“Show me the money!” Very fair assessment of the purpose of money. Our God is a gift-giving God… He desires that we enjoy Him through His provision, but as you indicate, He blesses so to bless. Ultimately, we are blessed so that others are blessed. It’s fairly easy to distinguish between enjoying Him… and abusing His blessings. The abuse is always accompanied by selfishness, greed, materialism, pride, etc… Enjoying Him is identified by our desire to see others reap the benefits of the blessings. Good word here! Thanks for sharing and God bless.
You are so welcome… thank you for commenting
Money buys freedom.
Absolutely!!!
OK, a persons health is the most important thing here in the world….I have been sick….and the days I’m healthyI feel enormously rich!
I can totally relate to that, having suffered debilitating migraines for over 35 years… I don’t even remember the last time I was completely pain free.. and if could experience a day without discomfort I would be the richest person in the world…
I do like money too! We’re just being honest
Yes we are… and those who say that they don’t like (need) money, are not being honest.
What a coincidence…I love money too! Great minds, I suppose!
Awesome…. here’s to lots and lots of it coming our way
What a can of worms you have opened … the sole reason I work is so I can go on vacation. I love my money and like you I use it to travel and help many economies. Money is alot like politics, everyone has an opinion and since we are giving them, here’s mine. Not all the rich are equal. Those that have earned it ie: Bill Gates, Sam Walton, Steve Jobs are generally very helpful with their excess wealth and just think of the MILLIONS and MILLONS of jobs that just these three have created. On the other end of the scale you have those that have never generated a job in their life (besides maybe the hired help) and because of luck or Daddy they have money and let everyone know they have money. So lumping all the 1% in a catagory is poor thinking just as it is lumping the poor into one catagory. There are honest to good people out there that do to circumstances beyond their control who are struggling but there is also a large part of society that thinks they should have everything given to them and not have to work at all. Then there are us in the middle the self-dependent who are always employed and spend our money wisely so that we live happy productive lives. Don’t get me wrong I wish I was smart enough to invent the Apple or ambitious enough to start a chain of stores like Sam Walton but never the less I’m happy because I do have money. I’m OK with saying I love money too!!! Tom
I love your statement that you work to go on vacation… my vacations ARE work. I am leaving in the morning for a long weekend on Fraser Island and fully intended to work my butt off. As for good rich, and bad rich, and good poor and bad poor…. those are just judgement calls, and it’s not my job (or desire) to judge anyone. I just don’t have all the facts… and perceptions can often be misleading, so I just avoid it all together…. besides, who am I to say, who deserves and who doesn’t. All I know… is I like money… I like it a lot…. it allows me the freedom to go on my “vacations” and work my arse off. Thanks Tom xxoo
I couldn’t agree more. It’s what we do with the cash that counts. It can be put to good or evil use, and we make the choice.
Yes we do my friend… thank you so much commenting.