Hello again,
Today I’d like to discuss some things that may be on your mind already, the concept of spiritual growth and how it is related to (or in some peoples minds in conflict with) financial growth. Can the two coexist? Is it possible to strive for both simultaneously? Before you jump to any conclusions, read on. I've found that most people have a lot of "pre-concieved" notions of what it takes to get wealthy, that it just can't be done in a way that allows you to retain morality, integrity, etc.
If you're one of those, I ask you to open your mind.
For many people, this is simply not possible. Citing passages from the Bible such as “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God”. Ok, I’m not going to diss the Bible, but I truly believe that quote was taken out of context, or was directed at some really baaaad people. I think of all the wealthy people I know of that contribute large sums of money and time to helping others, and I know this is not always true. Are there rich people who do bad things? You betcha! Are there also very financially distressed people who do bad things? Again, of course there are. Having money in and of itself doesn’t make a person moral or immoral. I say there are many more wealthy folks who do many good things, but I digress…
Back to the message for today – is it possible to be spiritual and seek financial gain? I say that we can create any good that we wish in the world, or even any evil if that is what we seek. So if a person wishes to be seek spiritual peace, a loving and giving attitude towards everything that lives, why is not also possible to be successful financially at the same time? Let’s say I invented a cure for cancer (very hypothetical, I know but bear with me!). It would no doubt save many thousands, even millions of lives every year. Correct? So if I put a patent on this cure, and had it distributed around the world even at a very low price, I would be insanely rich in short order. I would also be helping millions of people in the process, right? So would that not be a favorable way to make money and help others at the same time?
Ok, you say, that’s NOT how most people make money. Fair enough, but even if I were to make money as a real estate investor I could still help many people, couldn’t I?
Not likely you say? Ok, you’ve never heard of Frank McKinney then. He’s a builder of multi-million dollar mansions right her in Florida where I currently reside. Yes, he makes millions selling huge 10, 15, 20 thousand square foot mansions. Did you know he also has been helping low-income people for many years? Yes, in fact that’s how he got started in the business! Renovating homes in “marginal” neighborhoods was his original way to make money, and after awhile he started renting them to the homeless for 1$ per month. He also donates his time to other charitable organizations, not for publicity but to give back to the community. There are many people like this that give back to help others, search for them and you will find out. Better yet, become one of them!
PS - I urge you to read Frank McKinney's book "Make It Big - 49 Secrets For Building a Life of Extreme Success". It is indeed eye-opening and inspirational.
To your continued success and happiness!
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2 comments:
Here's the truth, YES. In northern California there is a business that is called Cafe Gratitude which from inception to the plate, to the cafes that continue to open, to the employees, employers and quality of experience is without exception spiritual and growing financially. One might want to read "Sacred Commerce, Business as a Path of Awakening" by Matthew & Terces Engelhart, co-founders of Cafe Gratitude. It's so much more than making money and donating to a worthy cause. It's living a worthy life and making money, and making a difference.
Thanks, deej! I would be interested in checking out the book you mention. Those are exactly the ideas I'm trying to convey, that we can find fulfillment in helping others, while making money doing what we love to do. For most people, finding what they love to do is the hard part, I think.
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