Is Money Your God? This Unhealthy Relationship is Costing You More Than You Know

Is money your god? Is it something that’s constantly on your mind, and you don’t know how to control it? If so, this blog is for you! After reading this blog, you will learn more about why your relationship with money needs to change, how to change your mindset around money, and more. Because at the end of the day, money isn’t everything; it doesn’t buy happiness. We’ll get into that more later in the blog. For now, let’s start by examining why our relationship with money may need some attention.

Admitting You Have A Problem With Money

The first step to solving a problem is admitting you have one. If you suspect that money might be your god, it’s time to start looking at how it impacts your life and the choices you make daily. Do you find yourself always striving for more and more, believing that your worth is inherently tied to your financial status? Are you constantly comparing yourself with others, scrolling through social media, and feeling bad about yourself because of the things they have that you don’t? It can be hard not to measure our self-worth by how much money we make or what we own, especially in a society that often equates material possessions with success and happiness.

It’s crucial to reflect on the deeper aspects of your identity and the values that truly define you. Remember that it is not what makes us who we are as people; our character, kindness, and how we treat others carry far more weight in the grand scheme of life. Nothing is wrong with having nice things, but making them central to your happiness will only lead to a false sense of security and peace, ultimately leaving you feeling unfulfilled. Instead, focus on cultivating relationships, experiences, and personal growth, as these are the treasures that contribute to a meaningful life.

How To Develop A Healthy Relationship With Money

Money is not a God. It’s just a tool created by humans, and you should use it to help you achieve what you want, not the other way around. If money becomes your God, it will cost you more than you know. That’s why developing a healthy relationship with money is essential so that it doesn’t become an unhealthy thought form in your life. Here are five ways to do this:

1) Invest in yourself. Sometimes we don’t invest enough time or energy into our self-care, but this is where we need to start. The old saying You can’t take care of others if you don’t take care of yourself rings true here. 2) Get adequate sleep, eat right, stay hydrated, and make time for exercise each day – these are things that we have a responsibility to ourselves when it comes to holistic wellness. 3) Spend wisely and only buy those things that add value to your life. 4) Understand your boundaries and limits. It is essential to establish these boundaries and adhere to them while also respecting others. 5) Be mindful of the words you speak and how they shape your reality. For example, if I say I’m broke, I’ll feel broke even if I’m not, whereas if I say I’m financially secure, I’ll feel secure even though my bank account might say otherwise!

Developing this kind of awareness is also supported by understanding how energy patterns can become blocked around themes of scarcity and self-worth. Practices like chakra alignment offer tools for dissolving these energetic blockages and restoring the inner balance that a healthy relationship with money requires.

Adopting an Attitude of Gratitude

This may seem like an unusual suggestion, but adopting a grateful attitude is essential for living a more holistic life. Gratitude is being thankful for what we have, rather than focusing on what we don’t have. It can be hard to remember the good things in our lives when everything seems terrible, and that’s where gratitude comes in handy. When you focus on how abundance is already within you, you’ll shift your perspective and start living with a holistic view, which leads to greater joy. Gratitude has many other benefits, too: -Grateful people are happier than those who aren’t -Grateful people live longer than those who are less appreciative of themselves -Grateful people are more likely to make new friends -Grateful people feel better about themselves because they recognize their contributions.

This shift from scarcity to gratitude — releasing money as the measure of our worth — is at the heart of what ancient and contemporary traditions have called righteousness: the daily commitment to living in alignment with our deepest values, especially in how we relate to wealth, status, and one another.

What Makes Us Happy?

A study at the University of British Columbia found that spending money on others can make you happier. People who were given $5 to spend on someone else reported feeling better than those given $5 to spend on themselves, but only when they spent the money on a gift that had personal significance to the recipient. This highlights the importance of the thought behind the gift, as the emotional connection enriches the experience. According to the study, people derive more pleasure from giving than receiving, and this effect is magnified when the recipient expresses gratitude.

When we focus on what others might enjoy or need, rather than solely concentrating on our desires, we not only enhance their happiness but also cultivate a sense of fulfillment within ourselves. This act of generosity fosters stronger social bonds and promotes a sense of community, which can lead to a more sustained feeling of joy and well-being over time. Moreover, engaging in acts of kindness can have a ripple effect, inspiring others to pay it forward, thereby creating an environment that prioritizes collective happiness. In this way, music, ritual, and the practices of belonging — rather than acquisition — may be the deepest source of what we are really seeking when we seek money.- MM

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Michele Mitchell is the Founder, President & CEO of Ubuntu Village Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rooted in East Harlem, New York, with programs in Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria. A writer, advocate, and community strategist working at the intersection of ancestral wisdom, public health, and community power, Michele leads Ubuntu Village’s work to center communities as the protagonists of their own healing. She writes from the conviction that science and spirit are complementary, that healing is relational, and that community is the medicine.