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What is this Money?

A symbol

A piece of paper

That could

Fuel a fire

For warmth

And light.

 

It looks like

A stable

Mountain range

Holding you up

Like the earth.

Like home,

Comfort,

Safety.

 

It tastes like

A banana

Dark chocolate

Delicious raspberries

Fresh, clean

Water flowing

Quenching a thirst.

 

It can feel heavy

Like chains

Around your body,

Neck, ankles,

 Shackles

Chained to

Someone else’s

Expectations

Choking off

Your life force.

 

Bait, bribe

Manipulation

Cheat

Scam

Sharks swimming

When you’ve

Been wounded.

Refuse it so tainted.

 

Stand

Naked in the

Woods

Unfettered

Breathing an

Abundance of

Air

Warmed by

Generous Sunshine

That owes no debt to

The earth.

 

Open again as it

Now rushes.

Become a garden hose

For this money.

 

Direct its flow

With deeper

Awareness.

 

A human creation

Now arriving from

Hands of generous

People through

Your giving heart of

Service

Abundantly

A blessing.

 

You’ve always known

It cannot ever

Become a beautiful heron in flight,

The expansive sky,

A caring hug,

Or a tender kiss

Of love.

Laura Staley
Laura Staleyhttp://www.cherishyourworld.com
The founder of Cherish Your World, Laura Staley passionately helps people thrive by guiding them to a holistic transformation of space, heart, mind, body, and soul. Laura knows that there’s a relationship between the conditions of our homes or workplaces and the quality of our lives. Trained and certified with the Western School of Feng Shui and seasoned by almost two decades of working with a variety of clients, Laura uses her intuition and expertise to empower her clients to produce remarkable results in their lives. Her trifecta of serving people includes speaking, writing, and compassionate listening. As a columnist, Laura writes personal essays focused on self-discovery, feng shui, emotional health, and transformations from the inside out. Laura is the published author of three books: Live Inspired, Let Go Courageously and Live with Love: Transform Your Life with Feng Shui, and the Cherish Your World Gift Book of 100 Tips to Enhance Your Home and Life. Prior to creating her company, Laura worked as a fulltime parent and an assistant professor at Ohio Wesleyan University. She earned a Ph.D. in political science from The Ohio State University. Her joys in life include laughing with loved ones, dancing, reading, meditating, running, being in nature, and listening to music she loves. She resides in Black Mountain, NC with lovable dog, Layla. Laura is a contributing author to the inspiring book Crappy to Happy: Sacred Stories of Transformational Joy

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