Motivational Article

A few years ago, in a manifesting workshop, we played a game
called the "Money Game".
It was played with REAL money. We could put in as much money
as we wanted. And in three rounds the money circulated in
different ways among the participants. When the game was
over - we left with the amount of money that we had in our
hands as when the game stopped.
It was for real.

No other process in the whole workshop raised so many
emotions as this game. Some participants were angry and
outraged; they wanted to leave the group. Some cried while
others became verbally abusive towards others and the
workshop leader.

For me it was a shocking realization of how powerful money
is.
Until I had experienced this game I had never given much
thought to the issue of money nor realized the power it had
on people (call me naïve if you will...).

Since that time, I have thought a lot about money and the
part it plays in our life.

I realized that the way we relate to money is actually the
way we relate to life.
Figure out your relationship with money, and you'll figure
out your relationship with life

When you become conscious of how you think, feel and behave
around money, you can see how you give away your power and
how you can reclaim it.

First, you need to have clarity on your current financial
situation.
How much do you really earn and how much do you really
spend? Exactly how much money do you owe?
Like in life - in order to go anywhere, you first need to
know where you are NOW.

Second, you need to become aware of the beliefs you hold
around money and prosperity.
Unconsciously, you might believe you are not worthy of
abundance. Or you might be stuck in a poverty mentality. Or
you might be of the belief that spirituality and money don't
mix. If so, no matter what you do, you will unconsciously
sabotage your own efforts to create wealth.

One of the great things I got from that Money Game was
becoming aware about my belief concerning money: "I need to
work hard for my money" as my parents told me again and
again and emphasized by clichés such as  "money doesn't grow
on trees".

Many of us have limiting beliefs concerning money. Left
unconscious - these beliefs will ensure that we won't create
abundance in our life. As long as we hold to those beliefs
we cannot create anything else but their manifestation,
which is poverty and scarcity.

Third, understand the spiritual principles that govern our
level of abundance. Once you are aware of these principles,
you can use them effectively to achieve lasting abundance.

Here are the seven spiritual laws of success as summarized
by Deepak Chopra:

The Law of Pure Potentiality
This law is based on the fact that we are, in our essential
state, pure consciousness. When you discover your essential
nature and know who you really are, in that knowing itself
is the ability to fulfill any dream you have.

The Law of Giving and Receiving
In order to keep energy coming to us, we have to keep the
energy circulating. Thus, the more you give, the more you
will receive. The best way to put The Law of Giving into
operation is to make a decision that any time you come into
contact with anyone, you will give them something. It could
be a flower, a compliment or a prayer.

The Law of Cause and Effect
If we want to create happiness in our lives, we must learn
to sow the seeds of happiness. You can use this Law to
create money and affluence, and the flow of all good things
to you, any time you want. But first, you must become
consciously aware that your future is generated by the
choices you are making in every moment of your life.

The Law of Least Effort
There are three components to this law. The first component
is acceptance. "Today I will accept people, situations,
circumstances and events as they occur." The second
component is responsibility. This means not blaming anyone
or anything for your situation, including yourself. This
allows you the ability to have a creative response to the
situation as it is now. The third component is
defenselessness. This means that you have abandoned the need
to convince or persuade others of your point of view.

The Law of Intention and Desire
Inherent in every intention and desire is the mechanics for
its fulfillment. The only caution is that you use your
intent for the benefit of mankind.

The Law of Detachment
This law says that in order to acquire anything in the
physical universe, you have to relinquish your attachment to
it. This doesn't mean you give up the intention to create
your desire. You give up your attachment to the result.

The Law of Purpose in Life
There are three components to this law. The first says that
each of us is here to discover our true Self. The second
component is to express our unique talents. The third
component is service to humanity.

Follow these laws of success and abundance is yours forever.