I used to hate money. I used to be afraid of money. I believed that money did not come to people like me – the loser from loser street. Here’s the thing, money is neutral. Money doesn’t cause pain or suffering. In fact, money doesn’t cause happiness either. It’s the commonly accepted stories about money […]
One night I was staring up at the ceiling while lying in bed. I was scared out of my mind. I was unsure that life could be better. I wanted certainty. I wanted security. I wanted to have enough money and then I would be safe. I was 11 years old and heard my parents […]
I grew up poor. I thought having “the things I was supposed to have” would allow me to finally be worthy of love + belonging. This was unfortunately my thinking at the ripe old age of 10 years old. Wow! Back in the 1980s, Minnetonka Moccasin shoes were a must have item for girls. I […]
Growing up, we didn’t have money, so one of the solutions to my problem was to believe money is evil. Villainize money to stop myself from wanting it. Funny thing is … that didn’t work. In fact, it only created more pain and suffering. I felt SHAME from not having enough money to begin with. […]
Isn’t it fascinating how we give so much power to certain numbers in our life? The number on the scale The number in your bank account The number on your tax return Those numbers have power because you’ve bought into a cultural belief that those numbers validate your worth. Big fat lie!!! The number on […]