This post was originally meant for a small, specific segment of our community. But, as I wrote it I realized that it applies to absolutely everyone. I didn’t want you to miss out, so I decided to include you too!

A fabulous question came up this week, and I thought it deserved an entire blog post.

The question was how to save up enough money or manifest enough money to pay for something we really, really want.

7 TIPS FOR “FINDING” OR “MANIFESTING” MONEY FOR SOMETHING YOU REALLY, REALLY WANT:

Declare and commit.


I LOVE this quote because I’ve found it to be so true in my own life:

“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth that ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. I learned a deep respect for one of Goethe’s couplets: ‘Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it./ Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.’ Begin it now.” ~W.H. Murray

How does one commit? Start taking action. Make your intention public. Make a down payment. Put your money where your mouth is. Take the first step.
Miraculous things happen when we are committed. The Universe meets us more than halfway. Then, when your instinct tells you to call someone, visit a certain store, or go a new route home, listen to it. You never know how the Universe will show up! (Read the story at the end for proof.)

Do a ritual.


Creating a ritual around your intention is incredibly powerful. Each time Mike and I want to manifest something (like a financial goal) we sit on the floor together with our citrine crystals. We light a candle, hold hands, and pray out loud together. We speak our desires in the present tense and surround them in Divine Love. It doesn’t matter so much what the ritual is (but usually mine involve a candle and a crystal). It matters that you mark your intention with a conscious action that acknowledges the Divine.

See it as already done.


Every day, as often as you can, see your desire as done. If it’s a sum of money, see it in your bank account. If it’s a material item you desire, see yourself joyfully enjoying that item. If it’s a class you want to take, see yourself soaking in the knowledge and energetically implementing it in your life/business. Our unconscious mind cannot tell the difference between something that’s actually happening and something that we’re visualizing. Use as many senses as possible as you imagine your desire coming into fruition. You may even want to write it out like a movie script in the present tense and then read over it a couple of times a day.

Thank the angels.


My friend Kyle Gray taught me the power of praying to the angels. But, the idea is not to ask them for things. It’s to thank them for things in the present tense.  The angels (and lots of other helpers) are here to support you always. You just have to invite them to the party.

Shave.


I’m not talking about your pits, legs, or lady parts: I’m talking about your expenses. My friend, women’s wealth expert Barbara Stanny, suggests looking at our monthly expenses and then seeing where we can “shave” a little bit. Would you be willing to shave a bit off your clothing budget in honor of your desire to invest in your growing business? Would you be willing to shave off your restaurant budget in honor of your desire to create a cushion fund for yourself of 6-12 months of living expenses? Where would you be willing to shave your expenses in honor of your desire? Often just a tad of shaving in a few areas makes a significant difference. It’s not about living with less. It’s about investing in the things that you truly value and therefore living more.

Look around the house.


Most of us have furniture, electronics, clothing, rugs, art, and/or other items lying around that we no longer use. And you know what happens when we hold onto things we don’t use? The energy of our life, our chi, gets stagnant. And so does our financial energy. Free up your financial energy by selling what you no longer use. It’s amazing how much value you have lying around that someone else would be thrilled to receive. When you really want to purchase something, look around for what you can let go of and sell, so you can welcome in the thing you really want in its place. This keeps you in the flow of giving and receiving rather than only in consumption mode.

Where can you add value?


We earn money in exchange for offering something of value. You have incredible gifts and talents that add value to the world. Likely, you take most of them for granted (probably the most marketable ones!) So think about what people ask you for help with, what people thank you for, and what people ask you for advice about most often. Could there be a side hustle in there somewhere? Are you great at coaching people on their careers and helping them buff up their resumes? Have you been doing this for free for years? Hang up a shingle and ask your friends who you’ve helped for free to spread the word about your new career coaching service. If you’re stuck in terms of starting something on your own as a freelancer, pick up a few hours at a local seasonal place that needs the extra hands short-term like L.L. Bean around the holidays. (That’s a Maine example for you.) If you open your eyes to the possibilities, there are always ways to add more value around you. And you can always receive value in return (financial and otherwise) when you start giving it out.

Keep your eyes open, ask around, and the opportunities will appear.

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