1. Is Money Bad?
No, money is neither bad nor good. Like water or fire, money is powerful but
neutral. Your body needs water to live, but water can drown you. Fire can keep you
warm, but it can also burn you. The same goes for money. It is often used for good
(feeding your family, protecting others), but it can also be used for evil (as a means
of control or an object of unhealthy obsession). Money can be a form of energy.
When you share it generously, you get more energy back, often in different and
more valuable forms. When you don’t share it, you block that flow of energy, and
this blockage can cause problems.
Each of our spending choices can make a difference. For example, you can choose to
invest in tobacco companies that contribute to thousands of deaths each day, or you
can invest in companies that have a social conscience. When you can consciously
determine the difference between wants and need, you’ll likely have more to give.
The measure of financial wisdom is not how much you make but how much you
keep, how much you give, and how you manage your money. If you spend your
money wisely, you can achieve many great things for yourself, your family and your
community.
the power of giving – Azim Jamal & Harvey Mckinnon