I’ve been thinking a lot about money lately. And, not in a good way. It’s the kind of thinking where your stomach shrinks into a hard pit that you can feel every time you breathe. Can you say yuck?
It is perhaps especially fitting that I am writing about money on the day before we (at least in America) celebrate Labor Day weekend. A holiday that marks the contribution that workers make to our economy. In effect, we are celebrating work. Labor.
From our labor comes money – usually. Most certainly when we are working for others. Sometimes when we are working for ourselves.
And perhaps that is why I am thinking about money at the start of this Labor Day weekend. Because I have spent the summer “not working” in the traditional sense. I’ve been building my blog and developing a product prototype; both of which I love doing but neither of which has generated real money yet.
The idea of money or the lack of it feels heavy. Frightening. Burdensome. Irritating.
It also feels full of possibility. Like the grit in an oyster that will one day produce a stunningly beautiful pearl. You see, I can still remember when money was fun. The thought of it. Finding it. Receiving it. Earning it. Making it. Playing with it.
In a conversation a few weeks ago over drinks, my friend Ronna and I were talking with new-to-me Twitter pals Diane and Bella. Somehow the conversation turned to money. Doesn’t it always? The how’s of money. The how much’s. Diane made a statement that has stuck with me. She said, “Money is the easiest thing to manifest.”
Really?
That statement has been rolling around in the back of my head ever since.
What if having money didn’t involve labor in the worst sense of the word? You know what I’m talking about. Hardship. Pain. Fear. Trauma.
What if having money was fun? Joyful. Easy. A catalyst for creative thought. The impetus for commerce.
What if having money was a game you played for the sheer enjoyment of it? Like Monopoly where you enjoy the journey and the intrigue of it all without knowing what square you are going to land on.
So here’s what I am thinking. I’d like to do an experiment for the next 30 days: on each day of the experiment, I am going to play at finding money. I’m going to do one thing designed to earn money or bring me money – without worrying about the outcome. I am going to act as if money is fun and easily available. Just as I remember.
Want to play?? Join me.
Put it where you can see it every day for 30 days. Act on it. Share what happened. Be part of the “Money is Fun” experiment.
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P.S. As I was writing this, $120 showed up at my door. Money I had lent someone with no expectation of getting it back. Hhhhmmm.
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See?!?!?!? I told you money was the easiest thing to manifest
I will absolutely play this game with you and look forward to adundance in the months ahead!
Thanks, Diane! I know I will need your encouragement. Easy. Fun. Don’t forget.
Oh my, the world is getting smaller, Diane Easley, twitter homegoddess told you that? Wow, I enjoy the pings and zaps of connections. Money, AHHH, the topic. many times, heavy. weighty. ever present and always flowing – either in or out. Is having money OR not having money the central question? Perhaps. AND, what about guiding money flow? Whether it’s a trickling brook or steady stream. Hmmm? Leaning into its fluidity, its ebbs and flows, seems to be what I’ve been chewing on lately. Money’s flow mirrors the tide to me – in and out. AND, now I wonder, “How will I splash in its refreshing flow?” This blog entry is rich, Andrea. I love your question, “What if money was fun?” and your wondering, “…a catalyst for creative thought.” I say YES, may money be fun to play with for all of us. Thanks!
So wonderful to hear from you! I always love your perspective on money … let’s hope for a rich stream that finds its way easily around obstacles. Stay tuned!
I’m so with you, Andrea!
My new money mantra: Easy. Fun. Easy. Fun. Easy. Fun.
Remind me, will you?!?!?
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Absolutely!!!
Count me in! I love this experiment and look forward to more conversation for creating abundance
Sandi Amorim recently posted..Following a Nomad
Fantastic! Money tends to ignite certain passions … what could be better than combining money with fun? Thrilled you are in!
Hillary, yep, its me
This is such a rich topic for these last few weeks of summer Andrea. One of the greatest ways to manifest money is to play with the ease of it. I promise to encourage every one to take things easy.
Diane Easley recently posted..Flowing into Dreams
Great point!! Play & ease. Both words I love.
Count me in for this! This feels so scary but I’m going to try my hardest.
That’s so great! Thanks for joining me … you never know what might happen.
Vasilly and everyone,
Don’t try hard – just play. I promise, you will be amazed as time goes by how much gets “done” when you just laugh about everything
One of my favorite quotes “Be happy, it is one way of being wise” ~ Collette
Diane Easley recently posted..Flowing into Dreams
Diane – be sure to check out Sandi’s story today. Fits right in with your comment! Yes, yes, yes … let’s play. Experiment with no fear of failure!
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