We cannot afford to allow our focus in life to be money. That will not lead us into the abundance we're seeking. Usually, it will not even lead to financial stability.
Money is important. We deserve to be paid what we're worth. We will be paid what we're worth when we believe we deserve to be. But often your plans fail when our primary consideration is money.
What do we really want to do? What do we feel led to do? What are our instincts telling us? What do we feel guided to do? What are we excited about doing? Seek to find a way to do that, without worrying about the money.
Consider the financial aspects. Set boundaries about what you need to be paid. Be reasonable. Expect to start at the bottom, and work up. But if you feel led toward a job, go for it.
Is there something we truly don't want to do, something that goes against our grain, but we are trying to force ourselves into it "for the money?" Usually, that's a behavior that backfires. It doesn't work. We make ourselves miserable, and the money usually goes wrong too.
I have learned that when I am true to myself about work and what I need to be doing, the money will follow. Sometimes it's not as much as I want; sometimes I'm pleasantly surprised, and it's more. But I'm content, and I have enough.
Money is a consideration, but it cannot be our primary consideration if we are seeking spiritual security and peace of mind.
Today, I will make money a consideration, but I will not allow it to become my primary consideration. God, help me be true to myself and trust that the money will follow.
For me, taking care of my family and providing for them is first and foremost and requires me to do whatever I have to do to do that. That can be taken too far. I was overworked and underpaid for years and struggled to make ends meet. I was too afraid to take the risk of moving jobs because I was the sole provider. This fear enabled my employer to take advantage of me, which is really bad.
Many years later I moved to a much better job and I am still the provider for my family. For my serenity, work is extremely important. It isn't about the money, it is about my self worth. I work hard so I can play hard. I do not play first, being lazy is not in my blood even on my days off, I get my priorities in line and meet my obligations, take care of those who depend on me, and then take care of myself. I have learned through experience though, that people will take advantage of that and it is is extremely important, like this post states, to set your boundaries and take care of yourself and not let someone harm you because you NEED the money. Hard lesson to learn. Hard balance to achieve for those of us who are perfectionists.
One of the things I value most in people is a good work ethic in all aspects of their lives. Working yourself to death, always being the perfectionist and being taken advantage of is taking things a little too far and made me very unhealthy and unhappy.
Thanks Sparkles!
-- Edited by willing on Thursday 29th of September 2011 07:14:26 PM
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