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NEVER TOO LATE FOR A RICH LIFE!

It’s never too late to Be What You Might Have Been.” This quote by George Eliot could inspire the perfect affirmative prayer for your life.  Some suggestions: Now is the perfect time to reclaim an old dream. Now is the … Continue reading

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What Madoff and Others Can Never Steal from You

“We had most of our money invested with Bernie Madoff,” a friend recently said.  Rather than be stuck in anger or blame, my friend had never looked more alive, as he worked to make the best of a difficult situation … Continue reading

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Dollar Bill Wisdom

When you are open to it, spiritual wisdom for money and work are everywhere. Comedian Chris Rock once joked that they’d taken God out of the workplace and out of the government. Finally he found God right in his pocket. … Continue reading

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Work-life Excellence

Work-life Excellence: Priceless and More Easily Achievable than Work-life Balance The term “work-life balance” has always sounded boring to me, just as the 1930′s concept of “mental hygiene” sounded way less juicy than the human potential and personal growth movements … Continue reading

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Spirit + Money + Work = Recipe for True Abundance

Spirit and work are meant for each other. Whether spirit comes from the religion you share with family and friends or from your own wondering, spirit provides a guide to purpose and the motivation to follow it. Spirit’s the generator … Continue reading

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Service with Joy, not Martyrdom

“When you choose to serve — whether it’s your nation, your community or simply your neighborhood — you are connected to that fundamental American ideal that we want life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness not just for ourselves, but … Continue reading

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No More Money Martyrs!

I used to love the annual showing of the Christmas movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” In spite of the schmaltz, it’s got a lot going for it: great chemistry between Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed as George and Mary Bailey; … Continue reading

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Let’s Get Together and Be All Right

There is strength in the company of others, from “We, the people” to “We shall overcome.” James Dunn, as reported by Bill Moyers How could we the people not just overcome this economy but thrive?

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Reality vs. Vision

What if There’s a Huge Gap Between Current Reality and Visions of a Richer Future? Without vision we perish; guided by vision and effective action, we can thrive. To create a vision that works, to paraphrase Einstein, we need a … Continue reading

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Disavowing Poverty

Disavowing Poverty Vows You may never have taken formal, witnessed poverty vows as my husband John did at the age of 19 while he was in a Roman Catholic religious order, but it’s highly likely that you’ve taken some vows … Continue reading

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