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This post is part of the Season of Gratitude Series. You can participate by sharing your gratitude moment, reading about others, or commenting. Click here for details.

I have a friend who insists that bartering is the wave of the future. Everytime she says this, I cringe. Exchanging goods and services works great on a small scale, but I like being able to carry money into a store and come out with things. I don’t want to walk around with 4 cows and 2 sheep to get a sweater.

What is it about money that makes it seem diammetrically opposed to all things spiritual? Why do we feel the need to eliminate it all together? Or at the very least shove it under the mattress (figuratively speaking)?

Money, like everything else in the material realm, is a manifestation of Substance. Yes, Substance as in Consciousness, God. Money is an efficient medium of exchange. It is a tangible reminder to keep your energy flowing. It represents the fruit of your labor. It holds the potential for food, and shelter. It is the gatekeeper for the material realm. No need to worship the manifestation. Worship the Source.

Today I give thanks for money. What are you thankful for?

Today’s gratitude posts:

• The Spiritual Discipline of Gratitude by Peggy
• Quote of the Week by Raymond Salas
• I Heart My Gratitude Problem by Kammie Kobleski

Quote for the Day

“When you are grateful fear disappears and abundance appears.”
–Anthony Robbins

This post is part of the Season of Gratitude Series. You can participate by sharing your gratitude moment, reading about others, or commenting. Click here for details.