Many Starseeds find themselves challenged with finding a steady sense of Prosperity in their lives. Why is this?
There could be any number of reasons. Starseeds often feel oppressed by others on this planet....and, conversely, they often feel responsible for others on this planet! Either way, they are not paying attention to their own energy. And this is what is needed to be prosperous.
Our natural energy, when we let it, connects us with All-That-Is. If we feel threatened or attacked, we shield that natural energy, compress it, or keep it hidden somehow. If we feel responsible for others, we use that energy on their behalf. This depletes us and takes away the learning that others need to do for themselves.
Neither of these two options works for prosperity.
So, what DOES work?
1. COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS EVERY DAY; BE GRATEFUL
For me, the most important part of my Prosperity work is to say "thank you" to All-That-Is, to the Universe, for my blessings. And we all have good things in our lives, even if it is just sunshine, flowers, air, water, or loving friends and family.
Express your gratitude. It could be to a God, Goddess, Great Spirit, Saint, your own Greater Self, your Oversoul, your Angel, All-That-Is, the Universe, the Multiverse, etc. Or you can address your thankfullness directly to the Earth, the Sun, the Moon, the Stars, a Tree, a Lake, the Ocean, etc. If you have trouble with the words “gratitude” or “thankful,” then simply say, “I am so happy you are here.” If words are inappropriate, you can use a gesture. I like to open my arms, and then bring my hands to my heart. Another beautiful gesture is to throw a kiss. Or simply touch the Earth and thank this lovely planet for being here.
What IS important is to be truly grateful. In many ancient tribal traditions, Gratitude is connected to the Wisdom of Life, and is often connected to the North Direction, the Direction of the Ancestors. The Hawaiian practice of Ho’oponopono is also good to use.
Everyday, find something to be thankful for.....and state your thankfulness. Stating it out loud makes it even more powerful. Singing, chanting, dancing, drumming, etc. your gratitude makes All-That-Is take notice. You can also include an offering as a “thank you,” for instance, thanking the birds for their beauty and song by giving them some birdseed every once in a while.
A further exercise....when you are paying your Bills, be thankful for the people who trust you by giving you utilities, goods, etc. and trusting you to pay them. Thank them as you pay your Bills and bless your Bills as you send them out into the world.
As the money circulates, so does the good feeling! And those good feelings DO come back to you....... ;-)
Prosperity is a way of living and thinking,
and not just having money or things.
Poverty is a way of living and thinking,
and not just a lack of money or things. "
—Eric Butterworth
2. GET THAT STUCK ENERGY MOVING
When we are grateful for what is in our life, we value it. And when we value something, we take care of it. So make sure you take care of the place where you live, your “food, shelter, and clothing,” your environment, and your own body. Housekeeping is a great way to integrate prosperity energy into your environment. Clear out all negativity and invite positive energy into your space.
If you have a place where dirt or clutter has been building up for a while, cleaning out that place can really rev up the prosperity energy. For instance, cleaning your oven or your garage. (Perhaps sprinkle some powdered cinnamon or allspice on your carpets before vaccuming!)
http://newworldwitchery.com/2011/01/04/blog-post-113-%E2%80%93-spiritual-house-cleaning/
Just like clearing out your chakras periodically, it’s a good idea to go through your material “stuff” and recycle what you can, give away what you don’t need, and help the energy to get moving! And it makes you feel good if you can give something to somebody that really can use it. Dispose of so-called “junk” in the appropriate way.
You can even expand this gesture to include your community. You can join with others to clean up the neighborhood by picking up litter or helping to organize recycling campaigns. You can organize a community yard sale. If you are creative, you can think of many ways to take care of (and beautify) your local area, or an area for which you have a special feeling.
3. UNDERSTAND THE SOURCE AND THE PURPOSE OF MONEY
What IS money, anyways? There are many theories as to how money came to be. Perhaps money is a way that “logical, mathematical” minds separated the FLOW of Prosperity into PARTICLES that could be counted and quantified.
In modern times, money is a a symbol and a "place holder" of the Energy of the Community. We share the wealth of our resources through these coins and pieces of paper and plastic that represent something precious. Those who have a lot of money have the power of the community in their hands. What they DO with this power is important to note!
We can liberate money from any kind of negativity; we can free money from its mastery over us. Money can be our friend.
Often we block prosperity from our lives because we believe in scarcity. We're taught there are a limited number of pieces to the pie and if we get more, others will have less. But everything is energy and the universe is infinitely abundant with energy, so there are no real limits to what can be created. (Pamala Oslie)
Money is not the only condition of prosperity, of course. One can tap into many resources. I can walk down the street, completely broke, and meet a friend who has an extra meal to share. I can meet someone who needs a roomate and can give me work to do, in order to pay for the room. Ideally, my work for them will be just as needed as their help for me!
What keeps many people from working with money successfully is the way we have been programmed from birth to FEEL about money. We typically hold plenty of emotions and beliefs about money...many of which tend to conflict with each other! It can be difficult to get a handle on our own deep (sometimes unconscious) fears about money; but it is essential if we want to get to the root of our problems.
“Money in many ways still remains a taboo subject. We’re taught it’s impolite to talk about how much something cost or how much money someone earns. It’s a powerful symbol representing many different things to many different people. It can symbolize the comfort of being taken care of and loved, as well as bring up issues of dependence and survival. It can symbolize power, control, adoration or seduction.” (Dr. Robi Ludwig)
In order to create an openness to prosperity, we first must examine our personal feelings and beliefs to see if we are setting up any roadblocks to our goals. For instance, many people believe that “Money is filthy lucre.” Or “Rich people tend to be corrupt and selfish.” Or “To walk a spiritual path you should give away your possessions.” If one agrees with these statements, one may be rooted in attitudes that prevent one from moving ahead in one’s job, from receiving financial windfalls, or simply from making enough money to live comfortably or provide for one’s family.
Often, the beliefs we’ve been taught can contradict each other: ''If you work hard you'll be all right'' — but ''You shouldn't want money too much.'' And ''Money is a good thing to have, it's okay to have a lot of money — but it's not a good thing to want it!'' ''You must be financially independent, but money is the root of all evil.''
Probably the deepest feelings come from what Prosperity Consultant Phil Laut called “Inherited Purpose.” This is the (mostly subconscious) purpose that you got from your parents/guardians/teachers:. ''Be strong and don't feel,'' ''Take care of others before yourself,'' ''Don't make us ashamed of you,'' “Don’t make mistakes,” ''Don't disappoint anyone,'' and so on. Phil admitted that his own “Inherited Purpose” was “to make up for what I thought my father lacked.”
As Starseeds, we may become further aware of purposes inherited from past lives or other dimensions, too. Keep peeling back those layers so you can get at those inner blockages and deterrents to your own ability to function freely and abundantly!
Phil says, and I agree with him, that there is a congruence between Spirituality and Money. Earning the income you prefer from work that satisfies you is the expression of this congruence. Our true purpose....our bliss....comes from within. Once we get clear with that, we are well on our way to true Prosperity. When we find our true purpose, we can align our inner energies—our passion, creativity, attention, and will—with the power of the universe itself to make manifest our UNIQUE spiritual path.
One attitude that really squashes our ability to be Prosperous is Cynicism, which is really a kind of way to suppress your own creative nature. You don’t have to believe in anything... but let your mind be open enough to entertain possibilities.
"Cynicism is often seen as a rebellious attitude in western popular culture, but in reality, our cynicism advances the desires of the powerful: cynicism is obedience." –Alex Steffen
Once we heal our relationship with money, the energy we create with it will fill the world with love. Barbara Wilder goes so far as to note “Money is Love” on every check she writes. Can we truly infuse money with love? Why not?
“There is no difference in manifesting a parking space or a million dollars. The only limits to your magic are those you impose upon yourself.” (Laurie Cabot)
Laurie believes that self-esteem and proper self-love are at the core of successful magic and successful living. She suggests that working on expanding these qualities in yourself will naturally bring you more prosperity and creativity. You will be able to give more to your community and will naturally get more back from your community. The flow will be more positive.
"To me, true prosperity begins with feeling good about yourself. It is also the freedom to do what you want to do, when you want to do it. It is never an amount of money, it is a state of mind.." (Louise Hay)
4. WORK FOR ESSENCE, NOT FORM
I have found that when we don’t reduce our desires to specific forms, we open ourselves up to options that may be much better for us! We open ourselves to Synchronicity, to Magic, and to opportunities that may be totally unexpected, but fit us to a “T.”
That doesn’t mean we can’t work for specific forms, we can! But when we ask for something specific (say, a certain car like a 2015 Porsche), we can add “or something better!”
One way we can work for essence is to get to the source of our FEELINGS on what we want or desire. For instance, we may think we want a specific kind of house in a specific kind of neighborhood or location. But when we get in touch with our FEELINGS, we may simply want a feeling of comfort, connectivity, privacy, and a linkage to the elements of Nature. We can give that FEELING a “color,” perhaps Green or maybe even a descriptive color like “EARTHY.” That way, whenever we start worrying about where we will live or how will we find the right place, we can think of our “color” and relax into that. If our FEELINGS are aligned with our goals, then it will be easy for those who are looking for us to find us and connect with us. That way, everybody wins!
It also helps if, every so often, to give some money and resources to further work which you feel is important. Or just to do some good in your community. As my mother taught me: if you give to others, it will come back to you.
"A sense of abundance gives us the freedom to participate fully in our lives by doing what we can to assist others. If we do not ourselves feel rich, how can we give to others what has been given to us? In this way, abundance becomes the rainbow shining through the storm, the promise of our divine destiny." (Rick Jarow)
There are lots of ways to keep focused on the positive power of Abundance. Use the healthy sensuality of our earthly existence: sounds, smells, images, textures, tastes, etc. Some people like to wear a little bell or jingles to remind themselves that Prosperity is all around them. Catherine Ponder has a saying, “There is gold dust in the air!!!" That’s a good image that resonates with me. An image can be placed where you will see it, often! Some people use herbs.....like Basil which, carried in the wallet or purse, emits a lovely scent that reminds many of richness and strength. Also, wearing a scent like “Gypsy Queen Oil” (available from Fat Chance Belly Dance Catalog–it contains Sweet almond oil and a variety of essential oils such as sandalwood, patchouli and lavender) can remind you how you truly deserve a life of prosperity. Or eat foods that will cause your body/soul to more easily manifest what you need. This is a creative endeavor and it can be so much fun to discover our positive reminders for Prosperity!
http://www.alchemylab.com/guideto.htm
I have learned a lot from Marion Weinstein’s book, Positive Magic, in which Marion teaches that the best and most effective work is for the good of all only, and according to free will--Thus harming none.
This is totally in line with the oldest spiritual teachings of the many religious traditions, including the Talmund, which says,"True wealth is abundance that does not create scarcity." Many ancient tribal cultures place Goddesses as rulers of the Marketplace...like Oya in Western Africa! Indeed, true wealth means that when we become more prosperous, so does our world and our local community. This is because, like true spiritual Kings and Queens, we serve each other and through each other, All-That-Is. And each of us is a true spiritual King and Queen.
Our career (which often consists of several jobs that hone our skills, and many experiences that teach us what we can give to the world) is something that can be part of our Prosperity. We need to remember, though, whatever we do at any time, we can bring our own Spirit into the world with love and goodness. For instance, one might feel a calling to be a Healer. However, one’s talents may be in Music! Well, perhaps our Music can provide a catalyst for healing for many people! Even people working mundane jobs (for instance, as a grocery clerk, mailman, or secretary) can bring love to others who need it and lift the spirits of their world.
“As you open to Love, you are opening to Love Energy in the form of money and abundance in all you need....keep working on your heart opening exercises and know that you are open to receive money, a good job, prosperity and financial security.” -- Anne Jones
5: LET GO, RELAX, and SURRENDER TO THE SEA OF YOUR GREATER SELF
"Money is the visible sign of a universal force, and this force in its manifestation on Earth works on the vital and physical planes and is indispensable to the fullness of the outer life. In its origin and its true action it belongs to the Divine." -- Sri Aurobindo
Why are we here on Earth? For many reasons, I’m sure. However, the main reason is just TO BE. And if we are going TO BE, why not BE JOYFUL?
When I think of JOY, I think of the earthly elements. When I was born here, my body joined with the elements and TOGETHER we are creating a life on Earth that is limitless in its Joy.
Water is a lot like money! If you let go of your fear and relax, water will hold you up. You can float on its infinite goodness. You can swim in its support.
Fire is a lot like money! You can enjoy spending it and using it to keep yourself and others warm and dry and beautiful. You can try out ideas with it and even have fun playing with it! It is a source of creativity and fun.
Air is a lot like money! It moves around in many quick ways. It can bring messages and changes into our life. It can be used to communicate and to connect with others in positive ways. Its nature is to circulate, so that whatever you contribute will come back to you in some shape or form.
Earth is a lot like money. Like the Pentacles in the Tarot deck, money can bring a foundation to our life and to our family. If we feel financially secure, we can build on that and enjoy the material aspects of life so much more, sharing them with others, and using them in alignment with good solid principles of life, love, and joie de vivre!
Which brings us to “the Fifth Element,” that some call Spirit, or “The Force,” or “Magic,” etc.
Tosha Silver is a teacher of Alignment with Divine Energy, however you perceive “The Divine.” It could be God or Goddess, All-That-Is, or your own Higher Self ( or Expansive Self, as I like to call it). Tosha notes that many people become frustrated with the popular so-called “Law of Attraction” when it doesn’t work as they expect it to work. She says that they reach a point where they become so EXHAUSTED chasing desires that they become radically open to another way. At that stage in their development, they begin feeling “a profound longing to open to the Divine.” She calls this “Stage 4.” Then what happens:
Stage 5: You start to see that by holding a high vibration aligned with the Divine, everything that NEEDS to happen, really DOES. Trying to manifest stuff feels like an old, exhausting burden. Desires are offered over to the Divine rather than clutched. A feeling of peace arises as you let go.
Stage 6: Alignment with the Divine slowly grows. Miracles accelerate. Trust comes that the Universe actually knows what it's doing, has your back, wants to lead the way for you, and loves you madly.
Stage 7: You discover that some of those deepest desires were actually the Divine Plan all along. (And the ones that weren't you no longer wish anyway). The Universe just wanted you to learn to let go, relax, surrender, and receive.
Optional but Exceptionally Lucky Stage 8: You no longer care much anyway since along the way you fall madly in love with the Divine too and begin to want what S/he wants ...even if it's the same as You. The longing to serve Hir starts to take over; you want to give in ways you never dreamed possible and to be useful to Hir. And S/he answers your prayers.
Tosha calls this “living with OUTRAGEOUS OPENNESS,” and it does work!
Fears and resistance about money can be released by surrendering — often a tough concept for those who have been "successful" by the usual standards of society. Releasing fears and resistance is more empowering when you open to wellness and abundance and prosperity, rather than being preoccupied with overcoming sickness and poverty. Being attentive to personal development and growth is another powerful focus of attention. You release by letting go. Relief comes by no longer resisting. (Jeanie Marshall)
And remember, RELAX and have fun! Learn to know your Intuition and learn how it works! How does it feel when it “rings the inner bell”?
"After all, who among us doesn't know that anxious and tense people emit a particular scent? Who doesn't notice how open, deeply intuitive people radiate a certain innate sexiness? Have you never been inexplicably drawn to someone simply because of their lucid, palpable, bright-eyed connection to the exact moment they're in? There you go.
"Wait. Be not mistaken. There is no lighthearted panacea here. Fluffy maxims like "be more present" and "notice the opportunities around you" may flit around happily in this realm, but the truth is, opening yourself to deep reality and defeating endless anxiety and dread is, for many, furiously difficult. Requires practice. Dedication. Time. Years. Lifetimes. Particularly when faced with the biggest cosmic paradox of all: luck likes you best when you're looking for it the least. How utterly fortunate is that?" (Mark Morford)
6. The Future of Prosperity
Then one day in 1975 my teacher, Russell Schofield, introduced me to a brand new idea. He said that in the new era, which we were then approaching, and now, twenty-seven years later, are on the very cusp of, humankind would begin to understand prosperity in a new light. He said simply that it was time for the good guys to have the money. He told me that a new ray of energy was being brought into the earth from the spiritual planes, which combines abundance and goodwill for all. (Barbara Wilder)
We are living in a very interesting time. The meaning of Prosperity itself is changing. Knowing the history of money is important, because if we know how the system started, we can more easily participate in changing it, or perhaps inventing new ways of energy sharing and energy exchange in this world. We can take the best of the old and combine it with the best of the new in unique ways! And we can share this uniqueness with each other.
There are many ideas that may appeal to Starseeds and others who are looking to create futuristic systems. There are also many ancient ideas that may have renewed relevance in light of a spiritual view of money.
Some interesting ideas:
*The Sacred Marketplace
“We are on the cusp of a new era in human history. The old order is fighting desperately to maintain its domination, but it won't win because its time has passed. A new balance is coming into human experience. To help facilitate the new alignment, we can begin to create a sacred marketplace – one based on love not fear – simply by changing the way we think. When enough of us have made this change in consciousness the human race will make a quantum leap that we can only just begin to imagine.” (Barbara Wilder)
http://www.barbarawilder.com/pages/articlesMarketplace.html
*The Slow Money Movement
“To catalyze the flow of capital to local food systems, connecting investors to the places where they live and promoting new principles of fiduciary responsibility that “bring money back down to earth.”
https://slowmoney.org/
*Social Entrepreneurs and Green Business
“Calling all socially conscious entrepreneurs, mission-based business owners, authors, trainers, coaches, independent professionals, and love-driven agents of social change!”
https://bioneers.org/greening-businesses-of-all-sizes/
https://www.ashoka.org/en-us/focus/social-entrepreneurship
*Public Bank Solution
“The benefits of bank credit can be maintained while eliminating these flaws, through a system of banks operated as public utilities, serving the public interest and returning their profits to the public.”
http://ellenbrown.com/books/the-public-bank-solution/
*Contributionism:
Michael Tellinger presents a model for a new social structure called CONTRIBUTIONISM – A World Without Money – based on the African philosophy of UBUNTU and proposes how we should move from a moneydriven society to a society driven by people, their talents and their passion for life. Where everyone contributes their natural talents or acquired skills to the greatest benefit of all in their community – and money has no meaning.
http://enkispeaks.com/michael-tellinger-on-anunnaki-goldworks-in-africa-illuminati-debt-enslavement-sonar-technology-the-contributionism-movement
These are just a few NEW WAYS of looking at Prosperity as we, together, create a new world. It’s certainly a challenge to remain open and connected to our intuition while dealing with the daily give-and-take of energy-exchange. It is nothing but the ultimate task of growing up and taking our places as MATURE SPIRITUAL BEINGS balanced in the CENTER of our POWER, TOGETHER, FOR THE GOOD OF ALL, ACCORDING TO FREE WILL.
Rick Jarow, in his Anti-Career Workshop, brings us to the CENTER of that ultimate challenge, which he locates in the third (GOLDEN! Manipura/Solar Plexus) Chakra:
"We can receive guidance revelation; that is our divine birthright. We can receive guidance in an innumerable variety of forms. But the guidance we receive may not be for anybody else. We do not have the license to force our vision on anybody else. Moreover, as I've said before, a true vision needs to be brought down, shared, and tested in the marketplace. Now think about this:
In the history of the world as we know it, no revelatory tradition has been part of a democracy. Revelatory traditions tend to lend themselves to authoritarian hierarchies.. And one of the great challenges we face in our time is to open to the energy of revelation and direct intuitive reception, as we simultaneously remain open to the energy of democratic interaction. sharing and respecting the visions of others.. . . .Therefore, you can listen to anybody. You can receive information from anyone. But YOU are the final arbiter of what is true for you, what is not true for you. If it resonates for you, you take the information and you make it your own. And if it doesn't resonate for you, you let it go. This is why you need a strong third chakra as you open up to the direct perceptive energy of intuition. After all, many people open up their higher centers. But they have not totally opened up the other centers. And so they receive very high visions, but it is still through the lens of their own conditioning. And that is fine, until they assume that their own conditioning works for your conditioning as well. And if you buy into that, once again, you'll lose your power, you'll become dependent, and you'll move out of the field of abundance. Therefore, trust yourself. True empowerment, true opening to revelatory energy is entirely based on your ability to be mature, to stay in your own power. And to take your space as an adult on this Earth."
(Rick Jarow)
And the more mature adults cooperating and partnering and allying with each other, the better. Obviously, the old order is crumbling. Let the old forms that have outlived their usefullness crumble. There are new strengths, some of them quite ancient and forgotten, that are rising into our world. In fact, the end of the old era has already happened, and many people/groups have been introducing the new Aquarian energies into our world. It is our time, NOW, to demonstrate that we, the people, are claiming our Power. And we are ready, willing and able to use our power for the good of all, according to free will.
Perhaps, in the past, we were taught to mine gold for others, to cut it out of the heart of this good Earth....but now, in this time, in this place, we can discover that there is a Spiritual Alchemy available for us to create our own spiritual gold, within us and sparkling all around us....gold dust in the air!!
7. End
Just to remind you-- this article began with the greeting “Live Long and Prosper” by Spock! See the photo of Spock to see the hand-gesture that accompanies the greeting. It is a kind of blessing-sign. Spock is wishing this to you....to us all.
Why not, as Starseeds, do this blessing with each other? So I say to you, my darlings: LIVE LONG AND PROSPER.
RESOURCES:
Books:
Money is Love: Connecting to the Sacred Origins of Money by Barbara Wilder
Money is my Friend by Phil Laut
The Kabbalah of Money: Jewish Insights on Giving, Owning and Receiving by Rabbi Nilton Bonder
The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity by Catherine Ponder (Christian-based)
Master of Disaster: A Tale of Manifestation, Mayhem & Magic
by Jan Longwell-Smiley (based on the teachings of Seth through Jane Roberts)
You Can Heal Your Life by Louise L. Hay
Beyond the Rainbow by Judy Kennedy
Opening Your Heart by Anne Jones
Positive Magic by Marion Weinstein
The Celestine Prophecy: An Experiential Guide by James Redfield and Carol Adrienne
Develop your Psychic Skills by Enid Hoffman
Expand your Psychic Skills by Enid Hoffman
Strategic Intuition for the 21st Century: Tarot for Business
by James Wanless
The Astrological Guide to Financial Success by Sybil Leek
CD’s and downloads:
The Ultimate Anti Career Guide: Your Life’s Work by Rick Jarow
The Advanced Manifestation Program: Shaping Your Reality With the Power of Your Desire by Rick Jarow
Websites:
Meaning and Roots of “Live Long and Prosper”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2015/02/27/the-jewish-roots-of-leonard-nimoy-and-live-long-and-prosper/
Barbara Wilder
http://www.barbarawilder.com/
“Creating a Sacred Marketplace”
Abundance and Prosperity are More than Money
http://www.empowering-personal-development.com/abundance-and-prosperity.html
How Our Beliefs Create Money
https://www.amberallen.com/uncategorized/creating-money
James Wanless: Using Tarot for Prosperity (Author of the "Voyager Tarot")
https://www.facebook.com/author.james.wanless
Randy Gage: Moving into Prosperity
http://www.randygage.com/prosperity-awareness/
Ridding Yourself of Blocks to Prosperity
https://myfinancialawareness.com
Ending Poverty Consciousness by Jeanie Marshall
https://trans4mind.com/counterpoint/index-success-abundance/marshall3.html
Why is it hard to talk about money?
https://www.today.com/id/wbna43543561#.VreGl4Eo7mQ
Separating Money from Emotions
https://www.hermoneymoves.com/emotions-and-money
Interview with Phil Laut
http://www.samuraimindonline.com/money-is-my-friend-reflections-on-ideas-from-phil-lauts-book/
Rick Jarow
http://www.rickjarow.com/
Catherine Ponder
http://self-improvement-ebooks.com/books/tdlop.php
Samurai Money Moves
http://www.samuraimindonline.com/samurai-reserves-money-moves/
Manifesting Money with Self-Love
https://www.enlightenedbeings.com/manifesting-money-with-self-love/
William Bloom
http://www.williambloom.com/writings/manage-money-anxiety-45.htm
http://www.williambloom.com/writings/money-75.htm
Tosha Silver:
http://toshasilver.com/
From a Sorcerer’s Perspective:
http://strategicsorcery.blogspot.com/2011/01/keep-your-mind-on-your-money-and-your.html
Money spells:
www.spellsofmagic.com
http://magic-spells-and-potions.com
Future Sustainable
http://www.ted.com/talks/alex_steffen_sees_a_sustainable_future
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