The spiritual nature of money

Many of you have asked me to share my own experiences with the spiritual role of money.

 Definition of Money: Money is a commodity accepted by general consent as a medium of economic exchange. It is the medium in which prices and values are expressed. It circulates from person to person and country to country, facilitating trade, and it is the principal measure of wealth.

Bartering and economic exchange is ancient. The Romans valued salt so highly that our word 'salary' is derived from the latin word for salt / sal / salarium

Charles Eisenstein wrote a book 'Sacred Economics' in 2011, which has become a classic.

See: https://www.socioeco.org/bdf_fiche-publication-644_en.html

"Sacred Economics traces the history of money from ancient gift economies to modern capitalism, revealing how the money system has contributed to alienation, competition, and scarcity, destroyed community, and necessitated endless growth. Today, these trends have reached their extreme—but in the wake of their collapse, we may find great opportunity to transition to a more connected, ecological, and sustainable way of being."

First and foremost, it is important to understand that money itself is neither good nor bad. The spirit of money has its own nature and impact, but ultimately it is shaped by people's decisions and values on how they use it and how it influences their own lives and society. Understanding money as a spiritual entity can help us handle our economic and financial affairs more consciously and responsibly, and see the forces and effects that lie behind money.

 

Firstly, as unbelievable as it may seem, money is actually "Trust." Throughout its development, its value is derived from the message it carries. Its value comes from the importance we attach to it. It facilitates trade, but even with paper or metal currencies, it is the collective trust we invest in it that allows us to exchange it for real value. It allows us to acquire food, drinks, furniture, and other useful items. Since the advent of virtual money, such as the credit on our bank accounts, it has made the whole concept even more fluid.

'Money' and the concept of 'trust' lies in the original fiduciary duty, 'I promise to pay the bearer' the piece of paper (bill) called a 'promesse'

The US dollar bill - ironically - still contains the words 'in God we Trust' -

In today's world, banks only need to physically possess a fraction of the amount reflected in the accounts they manage.

 

The same applies to gold reserves held by central banks! Money itself is therefore trust, trust within society, in the issuing entity, in the state, and in each other. Without these elements, it is worthless, just a piece of paper it was printed on, or worse, just numbers on a digital display!

 

The second aspect of the spirit of money is its connection to desires and longings. People have always longed for wealth and material well-being. The spirit of money embodies these desires and appears in the human consciousness as a means to achieve wealth. Money itself does not bring happiness or contentment; it offers the possibility of fulfilling desires. This desire and longing manifest as a constant temptation in the human soul and often govern people's actions. As an entity, money "knows" that it is a means to fulfill desires, so it tends to go towards those who have a purpose for it, rather than those who hoard it without purpose.

 

The third characteristic of the spirit of money is the question of power and influence. Money is not just a physical or virtual currency; it is a tool that provides power and influence to those who possess it. Here we are talking about substantial sums, not just minimum wages. Wealth allows people to influence the lives, decisions, and destinies of others. This desire for power and influence is deeply rooted in human nature and is increasingly fueled by the spirit of money. However, money does not necessarily favor those who misuse it, although it naturally likes to be in circulation, being used by those who have a purpose for it, rather than by those who live beyond their means. In such cases, money tends to distance itself, and what was once a luxury car or a mansion on shaky foundations often turns into a burden of debt or even outright poverty.

 

The fourth aspect of the spirit of money is competition and competitiveness. The spirit of money permeates social and economic structures and motivates people to desire more, to achieve greater wealth and success. This competitive drive motivates people to work harder, achieve better results, and gain the hidden advantages offered by the spirit of money. Competition is the driving force behind human development and innovation, but it can also exacerbate social inequalities and exploitative relationships. Money likes games, and here I'm not necessarily referring to casinos; it rarely rewards reckless games.

 

However, those who take calculated financial risks, invest in well-thought-out businesses, are usually rewarded.

 

The fifth characteristic of the spirit of money is its nature as a medium of exchange. Money is not just an object or a series of numbers; it is a tool that enables the exchange of values and economic transactions. The medium of exchange represented by the spirit of money enables economic activity and the flow of goods and services. This allows money to create economic development and stability, but it can also establish monetary power systems that influence social structures and balances.

 

Money likes to be in the hands of deserving people, it likes to become things that are useful. For example, tools that enable someone to make money or a home for a family that radiates peace and tranquility. However, it does not like to be wasted without thought. In such cases, it tends to slip away when we do not create value with it. Many stories of lottery winners confirm this, as they go on a spree, buying luxury cars, houses, drugs, "services"... and many of them end up on the streets. This is not a coincidence. Money does not stay where it is not valued, where it is not seen as valuable!

"Sachiel" ... who "is  associated with the weekday Thursday, wealth, and charity. While in most sources Sachiel presides over Thursday, others do assign him to Monday or Friday. All associate him with the planet Jupiter; as such, in New Age angel lore he can be invoked for matters involving money, finance, law, politics, and religion.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sachiel

 

Overall, the spirit of money has characteristics that influence human thinking, emotions, and actions. The pursuit of desires, the quest for power and influence, competition, and the nature of a medium of exchange all shape the impact of money on human life and society.

 

When interpreting these characteristics, we should not fall into extremes. We should neither hoard and cling to money, as money does not like to be a prisoner. It likes to flow. However, we should also avoid squandering it without thought. Money is like a good spouse or partner. Sometimes we need to let it go, give it freedom, so that it can always come back, because if we lock it up, sooner or later it will escape from us!

In conclusion, these are my thoughts on the spirit of money based on my experiences. Let's discuss it if you'd like!

 

Best regards,

 Atomm

I would like to thank Morgana, for proofreading, and adding to the content of this article.