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Hope you have been doing well.

This week's featured essay is about a topic I rarely write about: money and finances. But not in the traditional sense.

Here’s what the financial pundits and business experts don’t tell you:

After all, money is just energy, a symbol representing all the mental, emotional, and physiological energy that went into manifesting it.

The hard truth that most of us never learn is that our beliefs and feelings about money have a huge impact on our ability to attract it. If you think that money is scarce and hard to come by, that’s what you’ll experience. If you think rich people are selfish jerks or that money is the root of all evil, then it will be hard for you to experience abundance.

It took me a long time to realize this.

But like most things in life, the moment we shift our perception about something is the moment we shift our outward experience of it.

So you might be wondering, can we really attract money spiritually?

Well, in this edition's essay, I break down 8 powerful ways we can align our beliefs, thoughts, emotions, and actions with the energy of abundance to manifest more money in our lives and achieve our financial goals.

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// 1 shot of higher consciousness! 🌪️

My Recommendation: Don’t Be "Special."
​Mark Manson

Don’t be "unique." Redefine your metrics in mundane and broad ways. Choose to measure yourself not as a rising star or an undiscovered genius. Choose to measure yourself not as some horrible victim or dismal failure. Instead, measure yourself by more mundane identities: a student, a partner, a friend, a creator.

The narrower and rarer the identity you choose for yourself, the more everything will seem to threaten you. For that reason, define yourself in the simplest and most ordinary ways possible.This often means giving up some grandiose ideas about yourself: that you’re uniquely intelligent, or spectacularly talented, or intimidatingly attractive, or especially victimized in ways other people could never imagine. This means giving up your sense of entitlement and your belief that you’re somehow owed something by this world.”

Source: "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life"​
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// 1 reminder for remembering who you really are! ✨

How to Discover and Embrace Your True Identity
​Sonia Choquette

As you quiet your mind, you begin to sense the presence of something deeper within you. You may call it spirit or consciousness, but the name doesn’t matter. What matters is the realization that there is a part of you that exists beyond your physical body, a part of you that is eternal and unchanging. This spiritual essence is the source of your being, the core of your identity, and the key to your purpose in life.

As you awaken to this truth, you begin to see the world through new eyes. You no longer identify with the limitations of your ego or the stories of your past. Instead, you recognize that you are a part of something much greater than yourself, a universal consciousness that connects us all.

This awareness brings a sense of peace and joy that transcends the ups and downs of daily life. You no longer cling to external achievements or material possessions for your happiness. Instead, you find fulfillment in the simple pleasures of life, the beauty of nature, the love of family and friends, and the opportunity to serve others.

As you live from this place... you begin to realize your purpose in life. You are here to share your unique gifts and talents with the world, to contribute to the greater good, and to make a difference in the lives of others. You are here to be a light in the darkness, a beacon of hope and inspiration, and a source of love and compassion for all those you encounter.

Remember who you are, and embrace the power of your spirit. You are a spiritual being having a human experience, and your purpose in life is to awaken to this truth and live from a place of love and compassion.

Source: "The Power of Spirit: The Art of Joyful Living"​
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// 1 nugget of inspiration for consciously creating your reality! ⚡

The Last of the Human Freedoms
​Viktor E. Frankl

We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way. In the face of extreme adversity, we have the power to choose our response. We are not mere victims of circumstance, but active participants in our own lives. We have the ability to transcend our circumstances and shape our reality by taking responsibility for our thoughts, emotions, and actions. By aligning ourselves with our deepest desires and values, we can find meaning and purpose even in the most challenging situations. The power to shape our reality lies within us, and it is through this inner transformation that we discover our true strength and resilience.

Source: "Man's Search for Meaning" ​

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​// 1 tip on meditation, manifesting, & bending reality! 🧠

4 Essential Principles For Using Your Mind To Heal Physical Pain or Illness
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​To successfully use your mind to heal, you must

1. Believe it is 100% possible for you to accomplish.
2. Communicate with the illness and ask why it’s there.
3. Understand the lesson that the illness is trying to teach you.
4. Speak to the energy itself that is causing discomfort or distress.

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// Parting words:

And finally, on the theme of money and finances, from personal growth pioneer Shakti Gawain in her book Creating True Prosperity:

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With gratitude. ✌🏼

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​As always, remember:

You are a Conscious Creator of your reality!
Keep creating your best self!

Anthony V. Lombardo

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