Here's what most of us don't fully comprehend--our beliefs about such issues as money, success, beauty, self-worth, integrity and so much more are formed at very early stages in our lives and then become as strong and solid as cement.



This belief "cement" is the mortar in the foundation of our thinking. I often write about foundation as being essential to any structure, including the structure of your thoughts and actions.

Consider the building you're working in right now. What if it had a faulty foundation? What if it was formed based on 20-30-40 year old thinking, not upon more updated and pertinent data? How secure would you feel?

As small children, we make decisions that become a set in stone conviction and then we never question them again. We accept them as pure fact and they continue to function that way. We hear our parents fight about money, for example, and our belief is set in stone at that moment. I've seen these success-blocking beliefs in action:

* There's never enough

* Too much creates problems

* Money is evil

* I'm not deserving

* Money causes arguments

* Those who have money are bad, stingy, dishonest

* Those who have little money are lazy, not to be trusted, criminals

* Money is not spiritual

You can substitute the word 'success' for any of these beliefs. For example: "If I become too successful, I'll not have time for what is really important in life."

How does one change these beliefs? Ask very simple questions:

* What is true?

* Was I in grade school when I first decided this?

* For me, do I really think that there is not enough?

* For me, do I really believe that money is evil?

* For me, do I sincerely believe that if I become too wealthy the quality of my life will disappear?

Think about slowing down long enough to examine the beliefs you entertain that might block the flow of cash to you; that determine how worthy you are, how successful; or if you're blocking the flow of love to you by keeping an old belief system in place that cannot be substantiated.

Question those beliefs the way you would question a five-year-old child standing before you with same statement. There is no blame here—just curiosity and clarity.

Enjoy your discoveries and have a great week!