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Why Money Is Just Another Form Of Energy
By Todd | July 16, 2008
A few weeks ago I read an article in a morning newspaper talking about the benefits of investing in something called the ‘vice fund’, a portfolio of companies in the tobacco, alcohol, casino, gaming and oil industries.
The article touted the ‘fantastic’ news that over the last few years this particular investment option has averaged a 17.5% annual increase outperforming more traditional vehicles by considerable amounts.
This got me thinking: outside of the ‘benefit’ of making more money, does anyone else see the moral implications involved with investing one’s money in areas that capitalize on other people’s addictions and shortcomings?
Furthermore, at what point in our societal evolution did making money trump health, happiness, and personal well-being? How long have greed and egoic desire for more, more, more been prominent over the natural human tendencies for peace, vitality, self-control and fulfillment?
From a loftier perspective I began thinking about the concept of money not just in the physical form but in the context of energy. Here’s my case:
Money Really IS Energy
People who invest their dollars and cents into the ‘vice fund’ must understand they are also contributing their energies into these vices, even if they are not personally afflicted by them.
They are actively perpetuating other people’s terrible addictions by helping to increase profits for these companies; allowing them to market themselves more, form stronger special interest groups and gain momentum in a myriad of ways.
But that’s the problem isn’t it: People are more concerned about their personal ROI than they are about the energy their investments and money circulates into the greater environment we live.
Ask yourself: do you view money as something completely separate from yourself or do you see it as an extension of the person you are. Most people view money as separate from them and have a host of strong emotions concerning the role it plays in their lives: power, jealousy, greed, scarcity, fear, etc…are all common emotions money generates.
The way I see it, money is just another form of energy, and that’s it. The way we choose to make it, spend it and invest it is a direct reflection of the people we are.
I believe we have a social responsibility NOT to view money as separate from ourselves, but start viewing it as part of the energetic vibration we contribute to the greater culture around us. And this is a BIG shift, believe me. Let me give a personal example:
What You Invest In Pushes Energy In That Direction
Recently I was asked to invest in a real estate deal in Pennsylvania by a very close friend, someone who I respect very much. My buddy has had wonderful success investing in property in this area of the country, and researched the proposed deal in the greatest of detail…so of course I was intrigued.
[ps, as I was writing the above sentence, this friend called me. I haven’t talked to him in weeks…synchronicity really is an amazing thing].
When I found out the real ‘benefit’ of this project was based on the discovery of large reserves of natural gas under the land, and that this deal was prefaced on the assumption that big oil companies were going to come in and buy the land for much higher prices, and then drill into the earth to expunge the resources, I lost interest.
I choose not to put my personal energy (money) into such things as I feel there is great damage caused to the environment by such projects. Could I have made a lot of money investing in this project? Unfortunately in the world we live, probably yes. But for me it’s just not worth it as it goes against what I believe in.
Become Aware Of Your Spending, Earning and Investing As Personal Energy
The way I see it, money is not separate from who we are as people but an extension of our individual and collective energies. I am not trying to argue that I am ‘holier than thou’ or better than anyone else…just explaining my views concerning the importance of viewing money as part of our personal vibration.
For me, investing in the real estate/natural gas project did not sync with my philosophy concerning the environment…and adhering and honoring my intrinsic worldview by FAR outweighs the potential monetary benefit I might have gained.
I also know that other projects will come along (and have come along) that will resonate with me on all levels…and I choose to spend my time and money living and breathing these areas.
SO, be wise with your money. Become aware of what you spend it on, what you invest in, how you circulate this form of energy into the greater environment around you. Understand that the single minded desire to make money only for itself never leads to fulfillment and happiness. Spread it to good, sustainable causes. Contribute to peace and social justice. Enjoy yourself in a healthy and beneficial manner.
Doesn’t this just sound better!
Picture Above by Diane Vermuelen
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Hmm, that is a very interesting way of looking at it. But, their is something that their that feels like that old the solar system is an atom type of thing. Their are similarities but, it is inevitably wrong.
Anyway If you friend knew for a fact that their was oil under the property then I don’t see a problem… If you are self conscious about the CO2 emissions that are going to come out of it think about what I am going to say: There is more evidence that says that C02 is a direct outcome of the sun getting hotter and not the reason for it.
There is a video on youtube that explains it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjv6H5wgkYQ
Posted by: K. P. on July 16th, 2008 at 12:45 pmHey Todd, What an awesome post! This is a topic dear to my heart as well. There are so many worthwhile causes to invest in — why make the rich that are contributing to “negative energy” causes richer? Stumbled, Dugg and I’ll Twitter it too - I think this is a very important post. Gratefully, Jenny
Posted by: Jennifer Mannion on July 16th, 2008 at 12:47 pmI knew “Socially responsible funds” that avoid those companies, but didn’t know there were funds that specifically invest in these companies. Note that most funds include stocks of these companies. For instance, Philip Morris is in Dow Jones Ind — so it’s in all large cap funds.
It’s said that Ben Bernanke (Fed chairman) has only one investment — in Philip Morris. When I heard it, I seriously considered buying it myself, but just couldn’t do it. I know too many people who suffer from addiction.
There is nothing wrong about money, but losing our balance and going for greed is problematic, I think.
Posted by: Akemi - Yes to Me on July 16th, 2008 at 2:07 pmYou’ve brought up a very good point about money being a form of energy. Yet many of us fail to see this truth. It is an energy that resonates well with love, abundance and joy. If one is driven by greed and fear, money is never going to come so freely and in great quantities!
Evelyn
Posted by: Evelyn Lim on July 17th, 2008 at 10:14 amPeople do lose sight of the fact that money is just a tool. Fortunately, there are vice funds for the darkworkers among us and socially responsible investing for the lightworkers!
I appreciate your perspective. Stumbled.
Posted by: Maria | Never the Same River Twice on July 17th, 2008 at 11:03 amHi I would just like to say that I like your concept of money being energy. Choosing how we utilize that energy can have many repercussions for our world.
But the underlying idea here is really that everyday we are bombarded with choices. And from those choices we are able to shape our world around us.
If you look at all your choices as a creation you will start to understand the impact simple everyday choices exert in our lives.
If you want your immediate environment to be relaxed and calm. You don’t Turn the tv onto CSI and have your ghetto blaster blaring out.
Choices just simple everyday choices
upon this you create your world
Posted by: Garry on July 17th, 2008 at 5:14 pmHi Todd,
Yes,it sounds better.
The choices we make,even little may be,will have a profound effect in our life.
I appreciate your views on money.Yes,Money is Energy.We should be master of money not vice-versa.
Thanks for sharing.
Best Wishes,
Posted by: kannan viswagandhi on July 26th, 2008 at 5:41 pmKannan Viswagandhi
http://www.growing-self.blogspot.com
I truly believe that money is just energy. Before we invented money, we just kept track of who performed a favor for who. So money is just a way of keeping track of favors - or energy!
Great article, I’m really loving it!
Posted by: Nathalie Lussier from Billionaire Woman on September 7th, 2008 at 4:36 pmi think viewing money as part of our personalities is what’s responsible for making us feel bad when we lose some of it
Posted by: farouk on November 14th, 2008 at 6:08 amInteresting thought. It sounds so simple and and easy. Thank you for new insight!
Posted by: Chris Phone on June 20th, 2009 at 8:11 pm