The Prosperity Experiment: Let Go and Prosper
So I’m doing this cleanse thing.
You know, you quit eating normally for a set period of time, feed your body very low cal, high nutrient stuff and let it rest and unload toxins, get rid of your food cravings & extra fat and water. That kind of thing (I found one I really like this time…done for me, easy, I’ve felt balanced, clear and energetic! Woohoo!)
This is my last day of the cleanse. I’m excited about tomorrow, not because I’m going to go back to carb loading like I was doing before (not the best plan, but you know about cravings don’t you?) I’m excited because I feel free again. I have a sense that I can be mindful about my food and enjoy it as an exquisite way to nourish my body, rather than a vehicle for stuffing emotions or keeping me going for another few hours. I am in a new relationship with my body. And that got me thinking.
Last month I did an Inner Experiment where I cleansed myself of outer influences like books, radio, tv, movies, blogs, etc. I got quiet. And a funny thing happened. While I’ve returned to a little input from the outside world, I usually drive around in silence now, no radio, no phone. When I’m waiting for my computer to load, I’m closing my eyes and repeating my mantram. I’m just more centered and clear. And now the same thing seems to be happening with food.
So I thought: why not do the same with money?
Money is energy. And we often use it, like we do with food, tv, reading and all kinds of habitual patterns, to distract ourselves from uncomfortable feelings. So I’ve decided to get more conscious about my money this month. I’m going to do a 30 day Prosperity Experiment. Want to join me?
I don’t have all the details worked out yet. I know I’m going to forego spending on everything but necessities (food from the grocery store, gas, paying bills, that kind of thing) for seven days.
Then I’m going to start looking at where I REALLY wanting to be putting that form of energy we call money.
I’m also going to quit planning and start letting the Divine/Universe/The Absolute/God (whatever you want to call the BIG ENERGY that runs through all of us…) surprise me around money.
Let’s be clear. This is not a diet (we all know, diets don’t work!) This isn’t a program to stop spending forever. It’s a way to get conscious around what you’re doing with money.
So are you onboard? I’ll be telling you about what happens.
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Kimberly Schneider,
The Manifestation Maven
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January 28th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
I’m with you! Looking forward to it.
Just curious, what is the fast that worked so well for you!
Thanks
January 28th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Let me know how it goes Lori! The cleanse I used is a 5 day nutritive cleanse by young living…have used their oils for years but this is the first time I’ve used the cleanse and I loved it. Will definitely do it again. You can read about it at
https://www.youngliving.org/kimberlyvs
January 28th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
I am all in spending money and buying more things, I am so over that now I just want to have a heatlhy body and peace of mind at this point in my life, and to help as many people as I can while I can.
January 28th, 2010 at 9:53 pm
Gosh, I hear you on the buying more things, I look around my overstuffed house and think…..”what was I thinking when I bought that!!!” I sure could have used that money more intelligently!
I’m all about downsizing my life now, stuff, space, my body!!, my stress level, my negative thoughts, relationships that no longer contribute to a positive, uplifting life experience! Excesses be gone!
I want to live an uncluttered, simply, joyfully life. And spend money on experiences that enlighten and bring great joy. And good, healthy foods. I want to manifest more than enough money for all the experiences and some “things” that uplift and renew me. And certainly money that brings more wisdom through education. Money means a very different thing to me now. I affirm that I always have more than enough for everything that I want, need and desire with plenty left over to share!
Kim, I am sending you and Bridget loving, healing energy along with the rest of your family! Let’s stay focused and centered together, our best is yet to come! The Universe is ALWAYS conspiring in OUR/MY favor!!
Love and more Love, Reenie
January 29th, 2010 at 9:59 am
Thanks for sharing Kim. My epiphany this week was through an emotional cleanse,long overdue and closely connected to cleansing other areas in my life as well.Limiting beliefs around money was a part however, since experiencing your workshop on the energy of money, they passed quickly.I was then positioned to hold myself up to the Light and see the core of the issue and how it relates to caring for my body, mind and spirit. Another key was to rest more, enjoy the quiet and wait. Bright Blessings to you, thanks for the reminders.
February 1st, 2010 at 7:37 am
Dear Soul Sister, I love your candor and open heart..This year I am expereiencing a deep level of Trust conserning money.Every week I open my appointment book (yes, still use paper,like to feel it) and know that my needs are met beyond my human Awareness, and that I will have time to enjoy my life.I hold Myself in the Stillness,My Soul, and relax, and what shows up is always a joyfull surprise..there is no sense of lack.or being dropped..it is riding the wave of change, and floating on the top..Whee, it is fun! A new way of life for me..Pat
February 8th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
Hi Kim, this is amazing. I started the ‘money cleanse’ about 3 weeks ago by just purchasing what was 1) really necessary 2)only clothing, shoes, travel, experience etc. that I really LOVED.
What a shift this has made. I have realized I was using money to fill something within me not for the tool that it really is.
Money is energy and it is also a tool to evolve our soul. By allowing ourselves to have amazing experiences that feed and nourish us, we evolve to a higher plane.
Some how I feel I’ve become much wiser and smarter by embarking on this ‘money cleanse.’
Can’t wait to see what unfolds…mmmmm
Cyber hugs…Ileana