Overcoming The Fear of MoneyWritten by Andrew Lawrence
Many people, it seems, have a fear of money. Does thought of having a lot of money make you uncomfortable? Cause you anxiety? If so, it may be that you are buying into myths about money. Myths that are simply untrue. In fact, many of most common statements about money are often misquoted, wrong, or were made by people who did not understand money ... or had none. Let's look at a few of myths about money ... "Money is root of all evil" Everybody has heard this one. Unfortunately, it's one of most famous misquotes of all time. The original quote comes from New Testament and correct quote is "the LOVE of money is root of all evil". The love of money is an obsession and thus true quote warns of potential corruption that can derive from a love of, or obsession with, money (or any unhealthy preoccupation).. The fact is that money itself is neither good nor evil. It is neutral. Money can be used for good or it can be used for bad. How it is used is a choice, and choice of how to use money is in hands of he (or she) who controls it. "Money is Power" (and Power corrupts) Money itself has no real power. For instance, if you were legally given 10 million after-tax dollars in cash, put it in a safe deposit box, never touched it and never told anyone you had it you would have no more power than you do right now. The power of money comes from use (or misuse) of it or perceived benefit or threat by others. The money itself does not generate any power; it has to be converted into power. And whether or not you wish to convert money into power is a choice. And if one decides to convert money into power that power may be used for good or for evil, depending on character of person with money. "Money will change your life" Let's hope so! Used wisely, money can greatly ease many of life's burdens and greatly enhance one's life. Or, if you have a weak character, choose to live in fear and worry, you can let money make you miserable. It's not money, it's YOU. The important thing to realize is that you get to control money, it doesn't get to control you. Want proof? Here's how much actual control you have over your money - in extreme, you can always give all money away - and be rid of it. Just like that. You can give it all to charity, you can throw it out window, you can walk down street and hand it out. You can burn it all. It's yours and you can do whatever you want with it, including give it away. Gone. You can make it all disappear if you choose to do so. That may be a stupid choice but that choice is always yours. That's ultimate power you have over your money and it rests in your hands. Money doesn't ruin or change your life or change you or take control over your life. Unless you let it. And since you have ultimate power to get rid of it why would you let it ruin your life?
| | Life is a Continuous PrayerWritten by Catherine Franz
Life is a Continuous PrayerPayer doesn't just happen when we kneel or put our hands together and focus. Prayer actually occurs more often than we think. Place yourself in your car. See yourself driving along. You see a green light and think, "Please don't change yet." Well, guess what, you just said a prayer. When you hug a friend, that’s a prayer. Whenever you hug your children, that’s your prayer for them and they you. A sharing prayer has extra vibrations. When you cook something to nourish yourself, friends or family, that’s your prayer to them and even yourself. You're praying dinner comes out right, praying that your husband doesn't bring up "that" same ole subject again. When you go out to eat with friends, you pray for a good time. When you entertain, you pray people show up, and on time. You pray food appeals to them. Towards end of entertaining, when you're tired, you're praying guests will leave soon. And when you say good night to them, you send them off with, "Drive safely," or "Be safe." That’s a prayer too. When you shower and warmth of water tingles sensations in your skin, your body says a prayer. It’s no different when you drink water to hydrate your body. When you're helping someone in need--giving your time, energy, or money. You are giving a prayer and answering one at same time. When you wash car, you are saying prayers. The first one might be, “I hope this doesn't take too long” or “It’s going to be nice to drive a clean car.” Even later you can hear yourself, “I hope it doesn't rain.” Again, prayers.
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