The Money Whisperer

  What or who would I be without music? Would I even want to know that person? Would I recognize myself? As a child and teenager I played the piano,  until I moved to Amsterdam and found myself without one.  Gradually, I became a listener, the person who enjoys, and hums along. I appreciate, and yes, sometimes judge and choose music by performers who give their soul and you can feel that they do.   No pomp. No showing off, although I respect the time, effort, and discipline that make these performances possible. I rather be transported than impressed. I want to “feel” the composer and the composition.  I want to “feel” every musician, even the little triangle in the back of the orchestra.   YouTube is my friend. I love simply browsing, or searching for forgotten pieces of pieces never heard before. My favorite is looking for different performances of the same piece of music. Each performer and conductor brings his/her unique interpretation. Eac...

Where do you spend your time? Let me guess: commuting, working, shopping, cleaning Where would you rather spend it? That question leads straight to your heart, to your passions. The answers are there, but are you listening? Are you alert? More importantly: are you ready to act on what you hear?? Or would you rather stay where you are?   Try this, just for fun: Ask every task frequently:  -           Is it a must or a want? -           Is it in line with my goals, or is it freeflowing? -           If I were free, what I choose? -           Can I simplify, integrate, delegate? -           Which of my talents are used here?       -      Does it help me grow or does it hold me back?   Learn to hear your voice. ...

   I remember cleaning out my storage unit in Ithaca NY and the separation pains that were part of that process.   Have you looked at your possessions lately? What do they really mean to you? Do they keep you locked in the past? Do they hold you back from moving into your future? Would you like to do a little experiment with me? Choose your office or just one room in your home,  where you often  spend your thinking time, and take down all the photos and memorabilia. Put them away where you are not reminded of them. At first, you may miss them. Or maybe you find yourself enjoying the unexpected serenity. After two months bring them back out and notice your feelings as they reclaim their space. Do you feel their pull? I am not suggesting that you get rid of them, but maybe find them a place where they do not  distract you from building your momentum. Oh, one more quick question: what did you do with all the time you saved by not having to dust t...

  I used to make that open-ended promise to myself all the time: One day when the kids are grown……….. Some day when I have the time……….. Once I am retired……………….    As a single mom of two kids I lived on a tight schedule. Time was precious, so putting of some great plan into the future was not unusual.  B y the time my kids had left the nest, I had postponed so many good ideas I had forgotten what they were. I don’t feel guilty but a little sad that I can’t even remember now what I dreamed about then. I can’t help but wonder: could they have changed my life? Should I have made some time to give them some thought? Don’t make the same mistake I made.  Please write them down as they occur to you.  Record what triggered the insight and why you thought it was a great idea. It may reveal a part of you, your ingenuity,  your creativity,  that may guide you later on… one day. Here is my whisper for today: Keep a little note book or a r...

  Is your personal growth portfolio well diversified? Do you intend to invest in your Master Life Plan this year? Have you made a 5, 10, and 20 year forecast for your personal wealth? What return of investment do you expect in your Self this year?   How are your spiritual growth shares performing? Is your happiness portfolio appreciating in spite of the market? Are you just a fistful of money or is there more to you? And if there is more, how do you quantify that? Do you have a system in place?