OK, I’m going to put it out there…
There have been a gazillion things written about money, and what kind of relationships we have with it, and how it’s the root of all evil, and how love of it is the root of all evil..etc., etc., etc..
Well here’s one more…
I put out a statement a few days ago, about how it’s perfectly OK to expect an exchange of energy when interacting with those around us…how the cycle is complete when we not only give freely, but receive freely as well.
It drew responses from folks. Good people. Loving, kind generous people who pointed out that we don’t always have to get back.
True…it doesn’t always have to be.
But here’s the thing…our entire Universe is set up on the principle of ENERGY EXCHANGE. It’s everywhere. Rain doesn’t come from the sky without water being fed from the ground by condensation. Electricity doesn’t conduct through wires or the air without a current returning it. We don’t even breathe in without the necessity of breathing out.
And we sure as heck don’t produce without the necessity to receive.
We need to be clear. Money is the way we’ve decided to set our value for the goods, services, ideas and energy we bring. We don’t get paid in love. And we don’t pay our bills in good wishes.
“I love you. I bless you. I send you the energy of love, wholeness, wellness and healing….
Now will you please give me a ride on the bus?
Will you please let me have that Blackberry?
Will you please forgive this month’s mortgage payment?
Will you please pay my kid’s college tuition?”
You get the idea.
Money is the symbol we’ve chosen to make things go. It’s the symbol of energy, of productivity, of love.
Money will stay in your wallet or in your bank account long after the warm hug of gratitude or smile of appreciation is gone.
Good energy and strong intention doesn’t manifest a seat on a plane to Aruba. Money does.
But good energy and strong intention does manifest money, which buys a seat on a plane to Aruba…and postcards for your friends who didn’t go with you. 
And of course like anything else money can be twisted, manipulated, made to hide our hurts or project our anger. I recently had an encounter with a gentleman who is rich in money and poor in spirit. He used his money in a way to belittle those who had less than he did.
But that’s not about money. The same thing can be done with anything: relationships, sexuality, athletic ability, the list goes on.
My point (and it’s a pretty simple one): if you shy away from the idea of exchanging money for energy - either as a giver or receiver - take a long look at your relationship with money, and with the idea of prosperity, and your readiness to receive.
Giving is wonderful. You can make someone feel wonderful by allowing them to give to you!
Three suggested books…
The Trick To Money Is Having Some, by Stuart Wilde. The best book on the dynamics of receiving I’ve ever read.
Sex, Money, Kiss, by Gene Simmons. Bawdy, ballsy and full of truth and fun.
How To Juggle (and Change Your Life Forever), by Larry Hochman. I wrote it as a product of my energy and experience. And it’s good enough for you to exchange your money for it. http://sourceofgoodstuff.com/larrys-stuff.html
Now…go out and give…and receive!!!
Your Pal,
Larry
http://NoMoreHoldingBack.com
P.S. I love to give…and to receive! The value I bring to the world around me is such that I command money for it…a lot of it! Are you bringing money into your experience? You probably have a lot of value to bring to those around you. The only thing from stopping its flow it is knowing how worthy you are of receiving it.
P.P.S. Don’t worry about how much money you have or don’t have at the moment. Money measures your value to the marketplace…not your worthiness as a person.
P.P.S. The amount of money you have now is a measure of the thoughts, feelings and actions you’ve taken in the past. Change those around now, and practice them consistently. Watch what shows up 30 to 90 days from now! Right Debb???
P.P.P.S. It really really really doesn’t matter how much you have right now! I have more money than I’ve ever had before right now, and not nearly as much as I’m going to have in 90 days (wink).
P.P.P.P.S. Yes, there are certainly ways to take in money that violate universal principles of good energy exchange. Stealing, manipulation, dishonesty…all these will bring money to you in the short term. You won’t have the consciousness to keep it, or enjoy it.
Very well said Larry! So few of us realize the importance of your words. Thank You!!