Money is Energy: Unlocking Wealth Through Life Growth
Achieving true wealth and success is not just about accumulating money—it’s about understanding that money is a form of energy. This energy flows through us and our lives, impacted by our personal growth and the health of our relationships. To truly unlock financial abundance, we must address three key stages of life growth: healing the self, building strong relationships, and contributing to society. Let’s explore how these interconnected aspects shape our success, with a story to illustrate.
1. Healing the Self: The Core of Personal Growth
The journey begins with inner growth. It’s about cultivating an independent inner world and enhancing self-awareness. Through self-exploration, reflection, and continuous learning, we come to understand our values, strengths, and potential. This is what it means to heal the "primary self"—a process where we build a strong, grounded sense of identity.
2. Building Harmonious Relationships: The Power of Two
Next comes outward growth, where we open ourselves up to the world and others. This phase emphasizes developing meaningful relationships, effective communication, and pursuing personal achievements. To experience full life growth, we need to master these "secondary relationships," building harmony with family, friends, and intimate partners. It’s only by balancing our connections with others that we can achieve a sense of fulfillment and love.
3. Contributing to Society: The Ultimate Achievement
The final stage is contribution to the world, where we strive for self-actualization and leave a meaningful impact. It involves realizing our identity, purpose, and achievements within a broader societal context. This is where we reach "tertiary growth," integrating our inner and outer worlds to create a lasting legacy and achieve financial and life success.
A Story of Two Wolves: What You Feed Grows
An elder once told his student:
“I have two wolves fighting inside me. One is selfish and aggressive; the other is loving and compassionate.”
The student asked, “Which wolf will win?”
The elder replied, “The one you choose to feed.”
This story is a powerful reminder that what we choose to nurture—whether positive or negative thoughts—shapes who we become. Our internal beliefs often decide our mental state and how we interact with the world. As human beings, we have a natural tendency to act in ways that confirm our beliefs. This is known as the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy.
From Self-Awareness to Financial Breakthrough
If we want to grow and reach new heights, we must start with self-awareness, take responsibility for our actions, and strive for self-actualization. Only by understanding ourselves can we break free from the invisible barriers that hold us back.
Money is energy, and without healing the primary and secondary aspects of our life—our sense of self and our relationships—it’s nearly impossible to unlock the door to financial freedom, which represents the "tertiary path."
My Story: Why Did I Always Feel Stuck?
I used to wonder why, despite working so hard, I couldn’t seem to achieve the goals I set for myself. Every time I tried to push forward, something held me back. It wasn’t until I realized that my mindset and unresolved inner conflicts were blocking me that I began to see change. Like feeding the wrong wolf, I had been nurturing beliefs that didn’t serve me. But through deep self-reflection and transformational tools like NLP, I finally broke free.
If you, too, find yourself stuck at a life or financial crossroads, it’s time to look inward. Heal your inner self, balance your relationships, and then you’ll be ready to pursue true wealth and fulfillment in every aspect of your life.