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foxbivvy · 08-12-2008, 01:44 AM

Something is on my mind so I came back to the computer.

Tolle (in the power of now) talks about evil actions committed in the now during the second world war. Today we know a lot more about what is going on in the world. We know that if we spend so much on a luxury car - that such an amount could save 1000s of lives. And ensure an education so they can look after themselves for a long time to come. The answer should be obvious : spending the money on the luxury car option is just the same as killing them.

In the latest blog Steve seemed to talk about money as if it is nothing and it seemed you had to think of it as nothing (in order to attract it). I quote :-

"Is $500 a large or small amount? It depends on your perspective."

"If you’re in a scarcity mindset, it might seem like a huge sum. If you have a wealthy mindset, it may be a tiny amount. That may be hard to believe, but it’s true."

"I used to think $500 was a lot of money. It certainly seemed so when I would end a month with less than $100 total. If I gained or lost an extra $500, it could make a difference in my finances for months to come. An extra $500 was a significant amount of money."

But if you are devaluing money - then surely that is an self fulfilling attraction itself? I.e. you will end up with lots of money and not get much joy from it in the end (which coincidentally seems to happen - read Authentic happiness). Steve just seems too intelligent to make this mistake.. What have I missed?

My latest truth - I need money to help myself, so I can help people. So I can attract it that way. Money equals power for me to do this. But I do not consider myself important enough (compared to others) so that I must live in luxury over them. It would not make me help others better if I was pampered. Especially when friendships and a purpose in life are more important.

If the universe is all about us, the observer, and so each person can manipulate it (without affecting the others). Then it is all like a game and we can attract masses of cash to spend on ourselves without worrying about it. But this also excuses all kinds of evil !! And what if it were not this way? In truth - we are not sure right?

08-12-2008, 01:44 AM	#75 (permalink)
foxbivvy Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 32	My doubts about needing money for ourselves Something is on my mind so I came back to the computer. Tolle (in the power of now) talks about evil actions committed in the now during the second world war. Today we know a lot more about what is going on in the world. We know that if we spend so much on a luxury car - that such an amount could save 1000s of lives. And ensure an education so they can look after themselves for a long time to come. The answer should be obvious : spending the money on the luxury car option is just the same as killing them. In the latest blog Steve seemed to talk about money as if it is nothing and it seemed you had to think of it as nothing (in order to attract it). I quote :- "Is $500 a large or small amount? It depends on your perspective." "If you’re in a scarcity mindset, it might seem like a huge sum. If you have a wealthy mindset, it may be a tiny amount. That may be hard to believe, but it’s true." "I used to think $500 was a lot of money. It certainly seemed so when I would end a month with less than $100 total. If I gained or lost an extra $500, it could make a difference in my finances for months to come. An extra $500 was a significant amount of money." But if you are devaluing money - then surely that is an self fulfilling attraction itself? I.e. you will end up with lots of money and not get much joy from it in the end (which coincidentally seems to happen - read Authentic happiness). Steve just seems too intelligent to make this mistake.. What have I missed? My latest truth - I need money to help myself, so I can help people. So I can attract it that way. Money equals power for me to do this. But I do not consider myself important enough (compared to others) so that I must live in luxury over them. It would not make me help others better if I was pampered. Especially when friendships and a purpose in life are more important. If the universe is all about us, the observer, and so each person can manipulate it (without affecting the others). Then it is all like a game and we can attract masses of cash to spend on ourselves without worrying about it. But this also excuses all kinds of evil !! And what if it were not this way? In truth - we are not sure right? Last edited by foxbivvy; 08-12-2008 at 02:03 AM.