If Money Was Your Lover....

If money was your lover, would you be precipitously dating, happily married, unpleasantly divorced? Or would Mr/ Ms Money have a restraining order on you for silly, immature, & reckless behavior? Let's get down to what conditioned responses you have to money, and how these pervasive attitudes can be unlearned quickly and efficiently. A conversation starter, a way to network, a great place to snack! If you have no money shame, you have no gain! Try a self coaching experiment with professional facilitation.

Parking permits for 90 minutes available for spaces under the Whole Foods Building.

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  Posted by Suzanne Griscom, Shoreline, Washington | Oct 01, 2008

  If money were my lover, I'd be a lonely, lonely woman. After meeting with you earlier this week, I'm very interested in finding out how I can unlearn some things about money.
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  Posted by Andrew Delany, Seattle, WA, Washington | Oct 01, 2008

  Ok, Suzanne...welcome to the Wednesday tribe at Whole Foods....and to the others, coming or not, I invite you all to briefly post you learned negative responses to or about money...such as:

  Money is evil!

  Only unspiritual people make money!

  You cannot win.

  There is never enough!

  Spouse or mate does not pull their fare share!

  What other gems live in your background wallpaper? Please post some for our collective enrichment.

  Andrew
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  Posted by Debbie Lacy, Seattle, Washington | Oct 01, 2008

  Hi Andrew, Great event idea! Wish I could attend, but have a conflict that day.

  I've also found it very effective to personify $ in helping people develop a more intimate and dynamic partnership with their money. I do a workshop called "If Your Money Could Talk" -- really gets folks moving in a new direction.

  Have fun on the 8th!

  Debbie

  The Inspired Life: You can get there from here.
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  Posted by Elena Tarassova, Seattle, Washington | Oct 04, 2008

  haha Andrew I love the concept! I wish I could come but I have class until 4:30 : ( Maybe I'll crash the party if it gets out early!

  I miss the Wends Tribe! You and your lovely wife are so good for the soul!

  E.
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  Posted by Andrew Delany, Seattle, WA, Washington | Oct 04, 2008

  I am glad to see some interest developing, since money and our attitudes about it are so culturally driven, and effect all of us

  Andrew!
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  Posted by Caroline Strittmatter , Snohomish, Washington | Oct 06, 2008

  I'd be castrating the @#&^%( !!! Lorena Bobitt stlye! I can't afford to come.
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  Posted by Andrew Delany, Seattle, WA, Washington | Oct 06, 2008

  That is funny, Caroline! Love the honesty...but it is a Free discussion, so of course you can afford to come. Even looking at that statement (can't afford) slowly, from a neutral bias, can unwind amazing discoveries, about what is affordable, psychically, emtionally, and otherwise. And I know you are a strong woman!

  A couple of books to stimulate the conversation if you guys get a chance:

  The Energy of Money: A Spiritual Guide to Financial and Personal Fulfillment, by Maria Nemeth;

  and The Soul of Money, by Lynn Twist.

  Andrew
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  Posted by Sylvia Taylor, Seattle, Washington | Oct 06, 2008

  "I can't do what I love and make money."

  NOW there is something I hear alot (and sometimes in my own head).

  Thanks for the book recommendations! Looking forward to 'co-hosting' with you...
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  Posted by Sylvia Taylor, Seattle, Washington | Oct 06, 2008

  BTW- the comment above about co-hosting was NOT for this event, but in the sense of looking forward to co-hosting with you in GENERAL, in the sense of co-hosting some event in the future. I don't know enough about money to co-host! ;-p Just so we're clear! Thanks!
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  Posted by Andrew Delany, Seattle, WA, Washington | Oct 06, 2008

  Hey, Sylvia:

  Everyone is co-hosting with me really! Then we can all relax and grow and exchange together!

  Andrew
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  Posted by Kate Phillips, Carnation/Seattle, Washington | Oct 06, 2008

  Hi Andrew, great idea for a class! I ask people if their relationship money was made into a movie what kind of movie would it be (horror film, dull documentary, romance, feel-good hero's journey, black comedy...) And like Debbie, I also recommend having a talk with our money.

  If a spot opens up I might try to pop in. (Nobody really just "pops in" from Carnation, though!)

  Financial Transformation for Women
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  Posted by Patricia Taran, Seattle, Washington | Oct 06, 2008

  I just must attend this event Andrew. Can you squeeze me in? Put me on a wait list? Other? Thanks Patricia
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  Posted by Kim Tingley, Seattle, Washington | Oct 06, 2008

  Hi Andrew,

  If you get an extra spot for your event please let me know. I am very interested in attending!

  Thanks,

  Kim Tingley Realtor/Windermere Real Estate,Seattle,Wa
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  Posted by Andrew Delany, Seattle, WA, Washington | Oct 06, 2008

  Patricia, Kate. and Kim: Let's wait and see if there are any cancellations, first. It is a small set up and a crowd can easliy overwhelm the topic; but I'll be glad to do it again!

  Andrew
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  Posted by Suzanne Griscom, Shoreline, Washington | Oct 08, 2008

  I'm sorry to cancel, but I must. I've been so looking forward to facing my financial habits in good company. I will sign up for the next one, though! Cheers! Patricia, Kate & Kim: Ready, Set, GO!
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  Posted by Kate Phillips, Carnation/Seattle, Washington | Oct 08, 2008

  Hey, Suzanne, you forgot to reverse your RSVP! Ooh, awkward, I'd have to compete for the spot with my old Windermere Cubbie Mate Kim. (She finally got the window when I moved onto other pastures...) Well, we'll see what happens... what suspense!

  If money were my lover... I might complain that he hasn't been around as much as I'd like lately. I'm feeling a little neglected.

  Financial Transformation for Women
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  Posted by Kate Phillips, Carnation/Seattle, Washington | Oct 08, 2008

  I think I get to stay home and catch up on some things today! THat works, too. Go Kim!

  Financial Transformation for Women
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  Posted by Andrew Delany, Seattle, WA, Washington | Oct 08, 2008

  Sorry Kate, there will be more! Andrew
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  Posted by Kate Phillips, Carnation/Seattle, Washington | Oct 08, 2008

  I know! It works out great, I was not entirely aligned with the idea of spending so much time on the road today. Have a fantastic class!

  Financial Transformation for Women
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  Posted by Mary Boisselle, Issaquah, Washington | Oct 10, 2008

  Hey Andrew!

  I so enjoyed this event. Great topic, great conversations, great particitpants and great host.

  AND I won the doorprize...Wahoo!

  See you at the next event.

  Mary

  Live at your Best, I do the Rest!