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Before we got into this week’s lesson, I shared a few books that have helped me personally rewire my understanding of money and let go of scarcity conditioning. If you’re ready to soften your relationship with money, expand your capacity to receive, or simply stop feeling weird about wanting more — these are worth exploring:

* The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel can be a bit triggering since it’s written from a white male lens, but there are real gems about emotion, behavior, and decision-making hidden in there.

* Soul Currency by Ernest D. Chu a deeper, spiritual approach to seeing money as energy rather than just transaction.

* Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice by Dennis Kimbro dense but powerful if you can get through it.

* Tapping Into Wealth by Margaret Lynch Raniere my go-to for using EFT to release the emotional discomfort that often hides behind “money mindset” talk.

* Get Rich, Lucky B***h by Denise Duffield-Thomas chaotic, whimsical, and fun great if you want to manifest abundance with humor and ease.

* We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers an absolute must-read for Black women. The audiobook hits different because Rachel’s personality shines through, and her YouTube channel is equally brilliant.

Each of these books invites you to reframe money not as a moral test or measure of worth, but as a living current you can consciously partner with. And as always, if you decide to buy any of them, please support a Black-owned or local bookstore when you can. If that’s not possible, you can also use my Amazon Bookstore, where a percentage of proceeds go toward Black-led causes I love and support.

This week, we explored what it really means to live from abundance, not just as a number in your account, but a way of relating to life itself. Abundance begins in how we see, receive, and respond to what’s already here. If you’d like to go deeper, the After-Party Notes share my personal abundance ritual — the one I use to rewire my relationship with money, release old poverty patterns, and open my energy to receive more. You’ll also find this week’s EFT tapping flow and a breakdown of how the brain can be gently retrained to see abundance as safe, natural, and yours.

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✨ Key Themes

1. The Great Creator

We talked about rebuilding our relationship with Source or whatever name you call that divine creative force. This week was about checking in: is the God you believe in supportive, or restrictive? Do you see your Creator as a collaborator or as a critic? Sometimes the block around abundance isn’t financial; it’s spiritual. When you believe you have to earn love, success, or divine favor, receiving becomes hard.

2. Redefining Luxury

Luxury isn’t something you wait to deserve, it’s something you decide to allow. We talked about expanding the definition of luxury beyond material things and recognizing it in your daily rituals. Maybe it’s buying fresh strawberries every week, or maybe it’s that long bath after a long day. The goal is to feed your inner artist through beauty and small pleasures.

In the After-Party notes, I share ways to reframe your beliefs so you feel safe creating with a Source that actually wants you to thrive. And I break down how to use micro-luxuries as a creative recharging ritual.

💡 Main Activity: The Counting Exercise

Our main practice was the Counting Exercise is a simple way to track how we spend our money and energy for seven days. It’s not about shame; it’s about clarity. At the end of the week, review your spending and notice where your energy truly flows. I personally use Rocket Money because I love the visuals, but you can also scroll through your bank app or receipts on Sunday. Seeing your patterns helps you redirect your resources toward what actually nourishes you.

💸 Bonus Exercise: Money Madness

This journaling exercise reveals hidden beliefs about money. Complete these prompts quickly without censoring yourself.

People with money are…

Money makes people…

I’d have money if…

My dad thought money was…

My mom always thought money was…

The money in my family caused…

If I had more money, I’d…

If I could afford it, I’d…

If I had some money, I’d…

I’m afraid that if I had money, I wouldn’t…

Money is…

Money causes…

Having money is not…

In order to have more money, I need to…

When I have money, I use it to…

I think money is…

If I weren’t so cheap, I’d…

People think money is…

Being broke tells me…

Take your time with these. Notice what answers feel tight or emotional, that’s where your old programming is ready to shift.

🌼 Weekly Tasks

Natural Abundance

* Find five pretty or interesting rocks as daily reminders of your creative consciousness.

* Take photos of five flowers or leaves instead of picking them — capture their energy without harm, and maybe use them as your screensaver or phone background.

Clearing

* Release or donate five items of clothing that no longer align with who you’re becoming.

Creation

* Bake or cook something new this week. Creativity often starts in the kitchen before it reaches the canvas.

Communication

* Send postcards, texts, or small notes to five friends. Connection keeps creative energy flowing.

Reflection & Favorites

* List your favorites in these categories: car, dogs, flowers, trees, fruits, vegetables, desserts, entrees, colors. If you’re using your Lotus Life Deck, add these to your Lifestyle or Self-Expression pages to keep your energy current.

Clearing (Home & Energy)

* Make small changes in your home - rearrange, refresh, or redecorate something to invite new flow.

Acceptance & Prosperity

* Say yes to freebies and small gifts this week. Practice receiving without guilt.

* Reflect on any shifts in your financial situation or new ideas for abundance. Gather visuals for your Lotus Life Deck, what does prosperity look like to you?

Weekly Check-In

* How many days did you complete your Morning Pages (or documentation practice)? How did it feel?

* Did you take yourself on an Artist Date? What did you do?

* What did your counting exercise reveal about how you engage with money or abundance?

* Where did you experience moments of luxury or gratitude this week?

* Were there any other breakthroughs, synchronicities, or challenges worth noting?

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