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I’ve heard it said that a beginning is a delicate thing. I never thought about this saying much until I sat down and started to create this blog. How can I make it interesting? How can I make it compelling? How can I make it useful? How can I share what I know in a way that is both useful and interesting?
After thinking about it for some time, I’ve decided that just starting is the best idea. My intention here is to share information that can make a difference in your life. So let’s get on with it.
Empower Your Mind for Money is about more than just your mind or your money. With all the changes that are going on right now, I thought it might be helpful to share some of what I know about managing your mental and emotional life while also working to do what so many others are trying to do, earn more money.
I’ve listened as the money experts, politicians and a host of media’s talking heads debate about what is coming next in the economy or in society, or what caused the problem we’re in to begin with. Judging from what I’ve seen, it seems that finger-pointing is the favorite pastime for many of them. Playing the blame game I suppose has its place. But in my work with individuals in therapy I’ve found that spending lots of time focused on what isn’t working doesn’t tend to be helpful. If you were in a restaurant and the waiter brought you something you didn’t order, complaining about whose fault it is seems less direct and less effective than simply asking for what you ordered to be brought to you. yet it seems that many who are consumers of news and information programming take their cue from these talking heads and get stuck with complaining.
While the reactions are understandable – recognizing that we’ve been duped by another slick politician or unscrupulous Wall Street banker while we’re left holding the bag stings – but dwelling on whose responsible isn’t going to put bread on our table. My interest is in understanding what about these kinds of circumstances gets us caught, keeping us from moving forward in our lives. Whether the problems we’re facing have their beginnings on a large national stage or in our own families.
There appears to be a large-scale transition occurring, not just in this country, but around the globe. And it seems to me that the belief that solutions will come from blaming Wall Street fat cats or politicians is too simple. It seems to me that the criteria used to define success is changing. Conspicuous consumption and ostentatious displays of wealth appear to be out of favor. Perhaps that’s a fad. But being truly happy and successful continues on, never bending to the whims of a passing fancy. But in these times when so much seems uncertain, people are looking for safety and security wherever they can find it.
As I go along I will be sharing some ideas that I think can provide people find their way to feeling a bit better, more safe and secure. And like so many others, I am also working to secure my financial future, be successful, and enjoy the good things that life has to offer. As I try different things to earn more money, diversify my income, I’m going to share my experiences here. And as I make mistakes and achieve successes, I’ll not only look to share how to avoid them, I’ll look forward to hearing any input or comments others have. I believe it will be an interesting exercise.
For now, best wishes for a grand and glorious day.
Dr. Ralph