money and spirituality

All over the world, financial security has become a major problem.  Unemployment on the rise and the loss of ones ownership including cars and homes have escalated in every community, dramatically.  In so many countries it is of an epidemic proportion.  Out of ignorance and greed, man created this world of poverty.  There are more than enough resources for all of us.  We are all responsible for this economic collapse.  What are we to do?  How will you survive in these times?   All of us must look, question and probe into this, deeply.  We are all faced with a major calamity that needs to be addressed, holistically.  

How to make money is one of the most sought after questions that many struggle to find out.  It is a necessary thing in this life.  And if you are serious about getting financial stability in your life you must take heed of how you utilize your time.  Do not take your lifetime for granted.  Time is that in which your life is made of.  So it is vital that you safeguard it and harness its full potential. 

Realize the power of money can never ease any of your psychological wounds.  It can not free you of depression, stress, anxiety, poor health or addiction.  It may ease your daily financial problems but it can not bring eternal happiness.  Money has long been man’s measure of success.  The more he has the more he is respected and admired. 

To live in this world, money is a necessity.  Through various means of gaining income is the established way in which we all must earn a living to care for ourselves, our loved ones and those who depend on us.  Take money for what it is.  Leave money within its proper place and do not expect anything beyond that. 

Now, when it comes to spirituality, you must learn to live without cause.  For happiness comes in spite of what you have or do not have.  Momentarily, material gain may give you a certain satisfaction that not fulfilling and whole.  And if you are intelligent, you will realize that is not its purpose.  It may give you a sense of accomplishment and success, but, that is the extent of it.

What is your aim and purpose to gain financial stability?  Not that there is actually any stability in this life.  But, of course, the mind needs a sense of security in which to function, properly. Let us not delude ourselves and ignore the fact that in this world we all need a sense of financial security.  Not greed but monetary security. 

Surely, you are deeply concerned with monetary stability.  That is a very sane thing.  Realize that what you do today creates your tomorrow.  If you are not productively doing things that bring you closer to your interests and goals, how will you bring it about?  Wishful thinking profits you nothing.  You must set out with a definite outlook that is conducive to what you are interested in accomplishing. 

Spiritual Freedom Beyond Material Gain

At the forefront, many of us are concerned with finding employment and how to make money quickly.  And in doing so we are easily led astray.  So easily fooled by get rich quick schemes that prey on your vulnerabilities.  They all know you are desperate.  Without having money you do not have power in this world.  So be watchful and let no one mislead you. 

Now, what is one to actually do when faced with such financial needs?  Making money is a fact of life.  It is a necessity that can not be neglected.  Perhaps that is part of the problem.  So I am going to point out some factors that many overlook in their quest for financial security.  A large factor of earning money has to do with properly managing your time.  Understand that time is money.  Therefore, if you are not utilizing your time effectively and dynamically, you are literally robbing yourself of wealth.  It is paramount that you stop wasting your time and begin utilizing your lifetime, productively.  If you are doing useless things that do not prosper, why do it?  If you are wasting your time and energy pursuing pleasure all the time and wondering why you are not making money, go figure. 

On your quest for financial independence, do not neglect ones daily chores and responsibilities.  This is a part of putting your life in order.  Putting your life in order eliminates wastefulness so that you do not have to struggle to make more money, endlessly.  Being a fool does not make you prosper.  If you are spending your money frivolously, why concern yourself with making more?  To have abundance is to live ones life in harmony and balance. We must learn to flow with nature to bring order into our lives.  As long as we are resistant and defiant of living an abundant life there will be conflict within ourselves and the world around us.

In this world, money is power.  It is very important that you safeguard what you have and focus on ways of insuring constant income for as long as you are on this earth.  Now, an excellent way to make, improve and increase your financial growth is to have multiple sources of income.  To diversify in your investments is a good concept that many fail to also utilize when it comes to making income.  What if instead of having only a single job that you are always in jeopardy of losing, why not have more than one?  Why not have income coming from several sources so that you are not depending on any one thing which causes fear and anxiety.  It is up to you to insure your finances are being taken care of.  We can no longer depend on corporations alone.  Where there is dependency there is control.  We must learn to help ourselves.  To be without sufficient income is to be powerless. 

Spiritual Fulfillment Beyond The Physical

All the religions of the world have taught you absurd things about money.  There is nothing blackguardly about making money in and of itself.  We made it into a horrible thing through attachment and erroneous expectations of what we want it to be able to do.  As long as you think money and possessions can bring you eternal happiness, you will live in the continuity of sorrow.  Money can only bring you temporal contentment in this life. 

Without knowing what you are, no amount of money will be able to bring contentment.  Of course, it is necessary to have money as a sense of financial security so that one may feel some comforts of life.  Realize that no matter how much financial gain you may amass; true power comes from within you.  Unclutter and simplify your life so that you are not heavily burden.  What is important is to know what are your needs and priorities.  As for most of us, we do not know how to let go.  Let go of everything that is not productive in your life. 

Now, if it is true that you reap what you sow, why do we focus on the negative connotation?  If this is a truth, then you have the power to utilize it in a very effective way to enhance your life.  Right now, begin sowing seeds that are productive and will produce monetary gain.  If you are not productive, how can you expect success?  Learn to seize opportunities quickly by being attentive.  Stay ready so you do not have to get ready when any and all opportunities arises.  In fact, go all out and let life happen.

Spiritually, what is important is not to become psychologically attached to money and material things.  The absurdity is to expect money and property to give you what it can not.  Realize that no outward thing can solve your inward problems.  Religiosity is to see things in their proper place.  Spirituality is an inward journey of facing oneself.  Harmonize everything according to its own meaning which brings order.  The moment you begin to put your life in order, you will see just how out of order your life really is.  It is truly absurd for anyone to think that they are spiritual because they are financially poor or prosperous.  Your bank account does not determine your development.  So, it is up to you to put your life in order as best you can.  And part of that order is to focus your time, mind and energy on making sure you are observing and paying attention to every aspect of your life.  Physically, mentally and financially.  And above all, your health is vital to your well-being.   

Now, realize that when it comes to money and spirituality, the happiness that you gain from your possessions is limited.  The happiness that is beyond this life transcends all cause and reason.  So I ask, why do you wait?  Why do you hesitate?  Enter the door that leads to spiritual fulfillment.  When at once you awaken, whether one is rich or poor, this joy within can never whither away.

Do not let anyone or any religion make you feel guilty about making, saving and investing your money.  Spirituality is a relationship beyond this life.  In this world, you need money to survive.  A bird may fly high into the sky, but it too must come down to the earth for its sustenance.  Do not be afraid to work diligently at what you need and want. 

So at first, it is vital that you make money for yourself.  And after you have sufficient it is alright to share some of your wealth with others.  Take good care of your needs first and then charity or any form of generosity becomes a natural part of your life.  That is the extent in which we reach out and help others.  What concerns me is to give because you see the importance of it and not because you are coerced or persuaded by guilt to share with others.  To understand this is to give from the heart and not out of confusion.  Just note, before you can truly help others you must remove yourself beyond the need of assistance.  Only then will you know what it means to be generous. 

If you were to observe clearly the nature of a tree you may notice that although the roots are grounded in the earth while at the same time it reaches upward towards the heavens.  Likewise, man must learn to ground himself in the earth with his physical and financial responsibilities while simultaneously having his heart facing and eyes longing for that beyond the heavens.  To live in the physical while avoiding the spiritual leads to delusion.  In fact, it is delusional.  So balance your life so that you are one whole, well-rounded spiritually fulfilled human being living in divine peace.

ADONIS ALEXANDER
(Author of Secret Sayings of Adonis)

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