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Dear
I.G.,
Many of the things our parents said, believed, or did seem outdated
in our modern world. The same is true for blessings. The feelings
can still be there-that is, a sense of gratitude for the good in our
lives-but we can change the wording. There are an infinite number
of things you could say to express yourself in your own way. You could
take a sentence or two from any inspirational writing that has meaning
for you, and you can also change what you say to suit the particular
day or meal.
I often say something like: I am so grateful for this glorious life,
or Thank you for this beautiful day, or We appreciate all the love
around this table. And I always end by saying: And thank you, food,
for giving your life to nourish us.
You could even just smile and say YUM. It's the intention that
matters, not the words.
Dear Louise,
I was born during the Depression. Women in my family live to be over
100; my grandmother was 108 when she went into transition. At age
69, I don't want to retire. I love what I do and love my office
and my clients, but I was hoping that you could help me with a money
problem. I'm divorced and take care of myself and my financial
matters, but I remember my parents having a hard time of it, and I
guess that old stuff is still hanging around. I hope you can help
me with some thought/cause associations for this.
– J.S., Dallas, TX
Dear J.S.,
Accept your family's good genes, and release their limiting beliefs
about money. The early childhood messages associated with money must
have been very strong, and as an obedient little child you learned
them well. Now it's time to unlearn them. Take several large sheets
of paper and title the first one WHAT I BELIEVE ABOUT MONEY. Then
title the others WHAT MY MOTHER BELIEVED ABOUT MONEY and WHAT MY FATHER
BELIEVED, etc. Take a few days to do this so that all the old messages
have a chance to come up. I suggest you spend some quiet time alone
in meditation. Ask your higher self to guide you to a sense of understanding,
faith, and peace around this subject. There's nothing wrong with
doing affirmations for money. However, it's important to ask yourself
why you want it. Obviously, it's not just the form of money itself
that you desire. Is it that you want it for future security? Instead
of focusing on money, which is only used to attain other things, concentrate
on what you want this money to do for you.
No matter what your family believed about the lack of money, you don't
have to follow their old, outdated thinking patterns. Let's know
and affirm: I am always well provided for. The universe knows what
I need at all times and takes good care of me. I have everything I
need for as long as I shall live. I am at peace. All is well.
Dear
Louise