“A person’s worth is contingent upon who he is, not upon what he does, or how much he has. The worth of a person, or a thing, or an idea, is in being, not in doing, not in having.”

-- Alice Mary Hilton

In a women’s circle recently, we were discussing money (or the lack of it). Almost all of us admitted to feeling shame that we were not better able to provide for ourselves. As women are globally undervalued and underpaid, it’s alarming to realize how pervasive this shame must be.

It serves us well to reflect that as human beings, we are innately worthy. However, if we don’t perceive ourselves to be worthy, we will limit the good things we will allow into our lives. Feelings of lack attract experiences of poverty.

Do you consider yourself worthy? It may help to answer these questions:
- Are you more comfortable giving rather than receiving?
- Do you feel driven to improve yourself?
- Do you value other people's time more highly than your own?
- How would you feel if someone offered to pay you a salary of $1 million/year? Could you accept it?

Awareness of any shame around money and of our lack of self-worth is the first step to change.

“Every decision you make indicates what you believe you are worth.”

-- A Course In Miracles

Do you feel shame around your earning power or the way you manage finances?