Can you have wealth and simplicity?

When I teach the Elemental Cleanse™, we spend time making a plan to achieve our heart's desires.  This is the idea of manifestation or getting what you want.  This portion of the Cleanse can make people uncomfortable because the language of spirituality in our culture is simplicity.  People who have attained great wealth are thought to be less spiritual than those who are living more meagerly.  The idea that the meek will inherit the earth has translated to guilt around material possessions.  To be meek simply means to be humble and non-power seeking.  Americans view material possessions, especially money, as power. 

A person cannot incarnate into this world and immediately get on the path to spiritual evolution.  There is a process of living that creates the yearning for union with spirit… Atha Yoga Anushasanam….after the letting go of the primary stages of life, the practice of yoga begins.

Once a person meets certain basic needs, then they are open to working on themselves and embracing a spiritual practice.  This person will have experienced childhood and early adulthood.  If this person has chosen the path of the householder, then they will have children of a certain age that are less demanding.  If this person has chosen the workforce, then this person will have received higher education and be established in their career.

Ayurvedic philosophy includes the accumulation of wealth.  There is a process of life as follows:

Dharma or life’s purpose: This is why you incarnated or why you were born.  You are here for a reason.  You are here to help and serve humanity using your intellectual, emotional and physical assets.

Artha or wealth:  You need material possessions to fulfill your Dharma.  Let's face it, you aren't going to get very far spiritually if you are struggling to pay the bills.

Kama or desire:  God’s desire created the entire universe.  Desire is not a bad thing.   Your desire is part of the creative force.  If you manifest your desires using right action and spontaneous heart-centered choice making, you are using this creative force appropriately.  If you expect rewards, fame or wealth, you are not using your desire appropriately.

Moksha or freedom:  This is the highest goal.  You are working to be free of your delusions, your maya and your misunderstanding that you are separate from spirit.  You realize that there is more to life than dharma, artha and kama.  You can’t get here without those, however.  It’s a process. 

You have to go through the process.  Spend time thinking about what you want and desire.  What does it mean to you?  Is it in alignment with your purpose?   

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