It is a time of rapid transformation where the news media is bombarding us with incessant stories of doom and gloom. It takes vigilant intention to stay positive and optimistic amidst all this talk of fear and scarcity. We have two choices; we can be victims of the circumstances of the external world and get depressed. Or we can make a choice to discover the lesson that is allowing our soul to grow and expand. Trust me. I have done both and the latter is recommended.
Rather than being a victim we are being challenged to ask new questions that will empower us. Ask yourself any one of these questions that resonate with you: What am I to learn from this situation (loss of job, relationship, etc).? How can this help condition help me to grow? Who do I need to become to shift the results in my life? What do I need to let go of?
I also challenge you to stop gossiping or complaining about the economy, money or lack of anything. It can be challenging to be the one standing out of the pack choosing to be grateful. However, I promise you if you choose to do this your vibration with elevate causing you to be magnetically attracting good into your life.
*7 Points for Personal Economic Stimulus Plan*
Here are seven talking points to bring up in conversation to cultivate an attitude of gratitude that will facilitate your financial freedom. I truly believe my own shift in financial flow came from practicing these in my life.
1) Feeling of Connection with Friends and Family
Even if it is to ask for money, sleep on the couch or ask for advice. Now, more than ever we are being humbled to coming together and help each other through this time of rapid change. It is overwhelming by ourselves but when we come together we can get through it and reconnect with friends, rebuild families and know that we are never alone. Be grateful for your support system.
2) Desperation Cultivates Innovation
The book, Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill illustrated how during the Depression millionaires were made such as: Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Ford. These men did not try to resolve the problem they transcended it through innovative creativity. Einstein says, "You can’t solve a problem from the consciousness that created it". To transcend a perceived problem we need to observe it from a detached third person perspective.
Michelle Meiche taught an amazing process to release worry. Here is a brief synopsis. Relax your body, get still and than think of the problem or situation. Now, focus on the breath and be the witness of the breath. Continue breathing. Let go of stilling the mind this is impossible just witness thoughts and focus back on the breath. Now, focus on the watcher of the breath. Now, connect with the problem. You will find you can't find it. Your witnessing has detached you from the grip of separation. When you tap into the oneness of your being through focused awareness on the breath you will discover the problem is not real. It is from this space that you will have access to infinite innovative and inspired guidance. Be grateful that you don't have the responsibility to figure out how to resolve the problem you can get still and connect to your breath and the answers will be downloaded to you. This is your direct DSL connection to divine.
3) A Call for Spiritual Growth
Now, more than ever there is a higher attendance at Churches/Temples/Mosques. Oprah did an amazing show called Spirituality 101 on how to see the spiritual truth in every challenging situation (download Oprah on Itunes podcasts for free. I also enjoy Joel Olsteen, and Rev Bacon). Sometimes it takes a life changing event to bring us to our knees in order for us to surrender self-will to a higher will. We can use this time as an opportunity to increase our faith not in banks, the stock market or a job but in a power greater than ourselves. If you are in Los Angeles consider joining me at http://www.agapelive.com./ Be grateful for your faith in a power greater than yourself.
4) People seeking higher education
We are seeing an increased enrollment at Community Colleges and trade schools. I actually was contracted to help Los Angeles Community College students find green sustainable employment. If you get laid off rather than getting upset be grateful that you can now pursue your true passion or calling.
5) Bartering is Back
As a life coach and spiritual counselor I always have leveraged my talent for barter. I trade sessions with my color printer and personal trainer. I have friends that trade for haircuts, dental work and even legal services. Identify a talent/skill you have and identify people you can trade with for something you really need. Your money may be lighter but your time and talent are abundant so rejoice in your true assets that are recession proof. Be grateful your talents are an asset that is can always be liquidated tax-free.
6) Simple is Sweet
Many people are using this time as a great opportunity to cut down on expenditures that are not used or needed. I cancelled some unused subscriptions and decided to cook at home more. I still go out to eat once in awhile but am much more grateful when I do. Before I took it for granted that I could. I find that this downsizing of things I don't use and getting rid of clutter has opened up the energy for my projects to come through. Be grateful to simplify your life.
7) Synergy Sizzles
Understanding the power of Synergy. Buckminster Fuller coined the term, Synergy, meaning the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. My company Synergy Unlimited formed a consortium of speakers who all believe is this vision and are committed to spreading the message of ease and grace world wide. How can you duplicate yourself? Who can you partner with? How can you leverage your resources to fulfill a project, goal or dream you have? Be grateful to know you don't have to do anything alone. With the power of Synergy, anything is possible!
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