As I was working on a Messages from Money session for a client (these are consultations to guide people toward a more prosperous relationship with their money) I realized that her relationship with Money was like a ballroom dance partnership. This might be also helpful for you to explore.
A good ballroom dancing partner possesses several key qualities, and these are true for a great Money partnership as well. (Disclaimer…although I love to dance, I’ve never danced ballroom. These qualities came with help from Chat GPT or, as I’ve named her, Chatty Cathie 😊)
- Communication: Clear communication is essential for synchronization in dance movements. Partners should be able to discuss routines, adjustments, and preferences openly. With Money, how can you communicate better? What if you were to journal more with Money? Ask it questions and notice what you hear or see and experience in response. You might be surprised. Or ask questions in meditation. Guidance is available for you. Especially in your business. Ask and quietly listen for direction. Insights are accessible to us all the time. Whether you believe “Money” is talking to you, or your intuition, or you have a knowing, it doesn’t really matter.
- Trust: Trust in each other’s abilities plus a commitment to practicing and performing together builds a strong dance partnership. What if you trusted in Money more; that it had your back and you will be fine financially? I know this can seem challenging sometimes. Life and world events can definitely raise our financial fear levels. Still worry about money is a bad strategy. If you trusted more in money, it might just lower your fear levels and allow you to make better decisions. Limiting beliefs about whether you have what it takes are just that, limiting. When these play in the background they slow your progress down. By contrast, trust in yourself, trust in your abilities, and trust in money will move you ahead with more ease than a limited focus on the scary news will, for sure.
- Consistency: Reliably attending practices and performances fosters a dependable dance relationship. Regular care and attention to your money will help it grow. Not overly attentive, where you obsess over money. But instead knowing what’s going on with it and making sure it’s being managed well. Show up continually for your money partnership.
- Adaptability: Being able to adapt to different dance styles, tempos, and partners’ strengths enhances the partnership’s versatility. In the financial world things are constantly shifting and adjusting. Flexibility without fear will be helpful. Actually, more than helpful. It is required. Your financial plan won’t ever play out exactly as projected. It doesn’t mean you won’t hit your goals. Instead know that the path to them will need to be modified along the way.
- Supportiveness: Encouraging each other and providing constructive feedback positively impacts the dance experience and skill development. Believing money wants you to win is a helpful belief! Imagine it’s cheering you on. And, getting supportive, encouraging help from a financial professional is a great idea.
- Physical Awareness: Sensitivity to each other’s movements and space helps avoid collisions and enhances the fluidity of dance routines. To me this is about respect for each other. Respect and conscious caring for money will build a healthy money relationship that will flow for you.
- Enjoyment: Ultimately, enjoying each other’s company and the dance itself makes the partnership enjoyable and fulfilling. Yes! This is how the metaphor started. So, give it a whirl! Have more fun and lightness with your money! What might that look like for you?
Every good wish,
Whenever you’re ready …
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+ Interested in improving your relationship with money? Feeling like you might have some beliefs or blocks in business and your personal finances you’d like to clear? Learn more here.