The Emotional Charge Of Money - August 31

Money carries an emotional weight for many of us—whether we have it or not. In today’s 5 Minutes in Nature, Liz reflects on her own relationship with money and the powerful influence it holds over so many lives. As she delves deeper into this exploration, she wonders: what if we brought the same intensity of focus we give to money toward world peace or ending poverty? How different might our world look then?

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I look forward to hearing more as your research around money.
It is an emotive issue isn’t it, and our society is built on us focusing energy on $$$$$ away from issues of caring.

This is an interesting topic. My relationship with money has shifted too. I used to worry about not having enough money when I had plenty, as I compared my purchasing power to others who had more.
These days my aim is to live with as little money as possible. Possessions have lost the appeal they used to have for me. More and more I seek to exchange my skills with others and reduce the amount I have to earn to live on. At the same time, I trust that I will have whatever resources I need in future. Interestingly, since that shift earning money with my business has become easier.
In addition I have discovered that the concept of retirement is allien to me. I don't see why I couldn't do what I love doing and continue either charge for it or barter?
I intend to keep healthy for as long as I can so this can be a reality fir me.
I'm curious to hear what you find out in your research.
And BTW, I love the Idea that our energy could be diverted to restoring our environment to healthy diversity. 🙏🏼

One more comment around the change in my relationship with money, when I was in a marriage where we had plenty, I was constantly wanting what I didn’t have. I have less now, but I feel so much more fulfilled and secure. Being time rich rather than cash rich is definitely high on my list of values.
Thanks everyone for sharing.

You raise some interesting points Liz. I will think a bit about them!

Interesting. In my case, I know that I have enough and I trust that I will have enough- I am content because I don’t want ‘things’ anymore. On the other hand , I know that all my life I have had fear about money, not having, yet needing some control in this area. 🤷‍♀️

My mother obsessed over money, there was never enough even with 3 homes, luxury cars, etc. someone always had more. I’m finally learning to make do with what I have and be happy and grateful.