Wherever you are in life,
Money has crossed your path.
Let's take some time to recognize and appreciate the money you have accessed and used in your past.
I want you to take some time to reflect on your entire journey with money,
Starting from childhood,
Then moving into adulthood,
Up until you arrive to where you are today.
Your next practice will be a presence practice,
So let's focus solely on your past for this practice.
I'll share some examples of positive money experiences from the past.
As a child,
Maybe there was an allowance,
Or times your parents would let you pick out a special treat in the store.
Even birthday gifts are a form of money coming into your life.
The value of that gift has a price tag,
And someone gifted you with their money.
Then,
Moving into your first job,
If you received an inheritance or insurance money,
Even grants or loans reflect on the things you spent this money on.
Maybe you spent it on a car or paying rent.
All of these are amazing things to be extremely grateful for.
The things that seem average,
Like groceries,
Are actually a huge blessing that many others in less fortunate situations can't afford or don't have access to.
And then of course,
There are the more fun experiences and material items,
Like if you've traveled or splurged on specialty items.
I'll give you lots of time for this practice of reflection,
Using feeling-ization and visualization on the money flowing into your life from your past.
You may begin now.
Wonderful work.
Let's now shine this money gratitude practice onto this very moment,
Where you are today.
I'm going to lead you through this practice,
And you can take time to reflect and feel gratitude for the areas I'm touching on.
Let's start with your home.
Whether you are renting or a homeowner,
Whatever your situation is,
If there is a roof over your head or a tent over your head,
I want you to take some time to appreciate your home and the money that it took to make this happen.
Wonderful.
You are abundant.
What about the food and water that you have access to?
Whether it's groceries,
Restaurants,
Or the food bank,
Let's appreciate your access to food and liquid brought about by your own finances or the generosity of someone sharing their finances with you.
Amazing.
What about your clothes?
This is yet another gift that money gives you access to.
Connect with appreciation for your clothes right now.
Become aware of the very clothes you are wearing at this moment,
The natural resources used to make the fabric,
The workers' hands who went into creating your wardrobe,
The shipment,
And the retail store it was in where you purchased it.
Remember to let yourself feel the feeling of gratitude in your body as you go through these exercises.
Now,
What about your current income?
Whether it's a pension,
A career income,
Or government support,
It is all money flowing into your life.
Appreciate what is coming to you.
Let it be more than enough for this moment as you hold gratitude for what is entering your life currently.
Truly wonderful.
I'll give you your own time now to reflect on other things you currently have access to that money has gifted you with in your life.
Beautiful work today.
I hope your heart feels full after this money timeline practice.
If you're ever feeling negative or pessimistic and falling into a scarcity mindset,
This may be just the practice for you to return to.
Have a lovely rest of your day or evening.
