In Reponse to Week 5 of Ultimate Self Mastery by Peter Sage - Passion and Purpose

 I received some real gems this week. Unhooking my self-worth from my net worth is a powerful paradigm shift. It's something I know on a cognitive level, but it hasn't quite taken hold on an experiential level.

Another thing that I found truly helpful was the statement that has been repeated throughout the course so far, "You were born good enough." I've been a bit triggered by statements that suggest that our bank accounts are a reflection of the value we add. The way I see it, we make many contributions to the world that are not reflected in our bank account. These contributions are not and should not, in my view, be monetized. What is the value of lending a listening ear, a kind word, a warm hug or even a smile? These are priceless contributions and can literally save lives or at the very least, encourage and uplift hearts. If this is how I wish to spend my life, do I have to make the decision to monetize it or not thrive financially? That doesn't make sense to me.

What I took from being born good enough is that we add value simply by being when we are being our true selves. Our true selves are a contribution. Whatever gifts, talents or propensities are inherent in our being are our opportunities to be a blessing to the world, to make a difference in people's lives, to minister love and grace to others. Whatever we contribute to others, or even when we enrich our personal lives, we are contributing to the whole. That is worthy of divine compensation.

It feels purest to me when we contribute without expectation of return. I call this natural economy. It's like a fruit tree. It produces fruit and then just gives it away. It is not even concerned whether there is a receiver. It doesn't care if anyone comes to eat the fruit. It simply does what it is. Any fruit that is not eaten falls to the ground and nourishes the soil, which then fertilizes the tree and the cycle continues. This is my dream for the world. Everyone giving what they are and everyone receiving what they need. Do not confuse what I am saying with any kind of government administered share the wealth program. Freedom is an extremely high value of mine, and forced sharing is not sharing at all. It is theft.

Something else I've noticed across the years is that many givers have trouble receiving. This blocks the flow of prosperity just as much as withholding contribution because it fosters a break in what should be a cycle.