Making Money vs. Creating Experiences

January 20, 2008

Dear Friends,

Last week I wrote about the source of your prosperity. I pointed out how you may be limiting yourself when you confuse a “channel” of income, such as an employer, with the true, underlying “source” of all financial blessings, which is that universal, infinitely creative force that some call God, and others call—appropriately enough—Source!

Well, here is another idea you might have that could be limiting your abundance. It’s the idea that you want to “make money, and make more of it.” I realize that statement doesn’t sound very limiting. But let’s examine that desire for a moment and see if it is something that you really want to focus on.

First of all, is money what you really want? Or is it an experience of comfort, security, adventure, or beauty that money can offer you?

I define the divine flow as an underlying current that is continually guiding you toward the effortless fulfillment of your heart's desires. But what your heart desires—what your divine spirit desires—is always an experience of life. So that is what you should be focusing on . . . not money.

Money is not an experience. It is just a means to an end. And in many cases, when you are following the divine flow, you will discover that money isn’t even required to achieve your desire. Sometimes, the experience you desire is provided for you without cost at all! It comes to you freely, as a gift from the universe.

And what about the idea that you want to make money? Do you really want to make money, and make more of it? Or do you just want to have money, and have more of it?

The act of “making” often entails effort and struggle. When, instead, you focus on what it is you want to experience, any money you may need to manifest that experience flows to you naturally as part of the process. Yes, usually that means receiving money for a service that you provide. But when you truly love doing what you do, any money you receive for providing that service is more of a benefit than a goal.

So, my friends, do you really want to make money, and make more of it? Or is your true desire to have some wonderful new experiences? Isn’t it the latter? If so, then focus on that! Let the universe know in no uncertain terms exactly what it is you want to experience.

When you do that—when you focus on the experience you want to have, rather than the money that you may (or may not) need to have that experience—you will find your desire being fulfilled in a much more effective, efficient, and effortless manner.

After all, creating experiences is what the whole universe is designed to help you do. So why not take advantage of it?

Steven

© 2008 by Steven Lane Taylor