Money as worth
QUESTION: Masters, many of the challenges I have faced in my life, as long as I can remember back to childhood, revolved around money. I seem to be rich in spiritual currency, but have always lacked enough earthly currency to free my mind enough to pursue my life-lessons, whatever they may be. I understand that I need to honor myself, and that I cannot help anyone until I am able to help myself. So can you give me an idea of how long until I am free from financial constraints, because I am so messed up with finances that I feel I am no good to anyone right now, let alone myself. ~Lambert, USA
ANSWER: To say that you are messed up with finances is an understatement-you are obsessed with money. You judge your worth by the amount of money that you earn and possess. Will you be able to take any of this physical money with you when you return Home? Then why do you downplay the abundance of spiritual wealth you have that you can take with you?
Living in the third-dimensional human world, you judge your worth by the standards of the society and what you see others possess. This is allowing society to create your belief systems for you. In this case it has to do with the amount of money you think you need.
Surround yourself with the unconditional love of your spiritual prosperity. The most balanced, spiritual, and happy people on your planet are those who possess nothing, like the Dalai Lama, Sai Baba, and cloistered monks. You do not have to emulate them-just stop falling on your knees before the altar of money.
Find your peace within the abilities that you have. Money problems are nothing more than an expectation of a want you believe that you have. When you feel that you will not be able to devote yourself to spiritual matters until you have a big enough bank roll so you won’t have to continue working, that money represents your worthiness. You are clearly stating to the universe and to yourself that you are not worthy to understand your life-lessons. One of your lessons is understanding that money binds you to human need and prevents you from accessing spiritual wisdom-that’s a lesson in itself.
Begin by having faith in your spiritual self. Your spiritual side knows the universe will provide whatever you need. It may not feel you have everything that you wish for, but you will have sufficient goods to spend time on your journey.