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3 Principles to Building
True Wealth
Changing Your Money Paradigm
We’ve been taught that creating wealth requires years of personal sacrifice: to work long hours and not have time for ourselves, our relationships, and the things that matter most. This paradigm, or map of reality, focuses on the end result at the expense of our quality of life. Wealth is separate from our selves, something “out there” for us to strive to grasp and own.
I invite you to experience a paradigm shift, where you engage in the world of money while creating both financial wealth and a quality of richness in your being and relationships.
A New Definition of Wealth
Your efforts to gain wealth can be an authentic and holistic process -- an exploration and discovery of your true self. I call this “True Wealth.”
True Wealth can be attained through:
1. Taking effective financial action
2. Creating connecting relationships
3. Making time for self and spirit
Picture these as three individual circles. Each circle interlocks with the others. In the center, where all three circles join, lies True Wealth. By standing in this center, you will set aside time for self and spirit, create rich and connecting relationships with others, and take effective financial action in the world.
The Secret to Creating True Wealth
We can create True Wealth by slowing down and making time for ourselves. This fuels our sense of aliveness and allows us to feel the depth and fullness of life. By carving out personal time, slowing down and listening deeply through all our senses, we can fill our spirits. This helps us live life in a more rewarding way and reveals to us (through inspiration and creativity) our unique blue print for creating wealth and powerful change.
Building Financial Success Through Connection
People have many different names and definitions for what they think of as “spirit”. Whatever we call it, think of it as a source that can transform our lives. Wayne Dyer says “Within the dormant acorn seed lies an infinity of forests.” Think of spirit as the “Miracle Grow” for your small acorn seed dreams.
By paying attention to and nurturing ourselves, our connection with self will become stronger, and we will come to know our blueprint for financial and personal success. We will know the exact next steps we need to take in our careers, and we will come to understand what feels right for us in terms of how we handle money with our partners.
Notice How You Approach Your Life & Handle Money
Often the way we handle our money is similar to the way we approach our lives - and the way we approach our lives is an indication of how we treat ourselves and how well we connect with ourselves and others. Some people are controlling and frugal with money, and may approach life in a similar way. They probably have difficulty trusting, and tend to over-think and plan each aspect of their lives.
Not surprisingly, they may try to control how their partner spends money. They likely have a difficult time relaxing and exploring their own creativity. For them, and for all of us, in order to create a different picture, we need to become aware of how we handle our money, our relationships and our lives. By doing this we will begin to notice how, when and if we are connecting to our truth.
If you want to take this concept to a deeper level, consider printing this page and answering the following questions:
Questions to Consider:
1. How do you handle your money? Do you worry, cling, avoid or take unnecessary risks? How well do you take care of your own financial needs?
2. How do you interact with your partner when it comes to money?
3. How you do you get in touch with spirit, or creativity and inspiration?
4. How are your responses to these 3 questions similar?
Focus on Progress, Not Perfection
Remember, with a little awareness and willingness to take financial action you can take the first steps towards creating financial success. You don’t have to do everything at once - just be willing to take consistent financial steps. Progress wins over perfection every time.
About the Author
Leslie Cunningham, CTACC, “The Financial Dating ™ Expert,” has over 17 years experience as a service professional, leading groups, presenting, and helping individuals and couples achieve success. She is dedicated to helping couples build wealthy relationships and turn their money & lifestyle stress into inspired action.
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© 2006 Leslie D. Cunningham
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