Money! Money! Money! So much talk of money these days. With banks and businesses failing around us, it's a tough topic to get away from. Many are uncomfortable with the topic in general as it stirs up our insecurities, our sense of identity and can mess with our values.

Does the topic of money take a toll on your spirituality? Having coached many aspiring business owners, and being one myself, I've witnessed first hand the challenges of bringing those two concepts together. My own personal journey has brought me face-to-face with my beliefs about making and spending money. It wasn't too long ago that money ran the show for me. It's interesting to look back and embrace that becoming a master of my own money was indeed a spiritual endeavor.

If you fear money and spirituality don't mix, this month's featured article is for you. It really is okay to be spiritually and financially abundant! I trust this article will create more empowerment for you or at a minimum leave you feeling inspired!

Aspiring fearlessly,

Susan and Laura

Coaching Tip to Break Out of a Funk

Next time you find yourself in a major funk, noticing everything that's going wrong and feeling your anxiety whelming up, try this tip.

Shift your focus to your empowering truth. Begin noticing, and stating aloud if possible, the good stuff. For example, if you are in the shower, notice the warm water, the smell of the soap, how good it feels to be clean. Say out loud, "I love this warm water", "Hmmm, this soap smells so good", "It feels so good to be clean". Notice and call out all of the good stuff in your present experience. When you notice yourself shifting back into a negative rut, gently remind yourself that today you are focusing on empowering truths only.