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I've been reflecting deeply on the many challenges people face around the world, and one challenge that continues to show up in so many lives is our relationship with money.


Over the years, I’ve witnessed firsthand how this struggle shows up in my own community. I’ve seen students who deeply want to invest in themselves, to learn, grow, and evolve, but who hesitate or struggle simply because they can’t afford it. Since the pandemic, I have intentionally chosen not to raise the prices of my classes, even though the cost of living continues to rise. I did this out of understanding and empathy, and a desire to keep these teachings accessible.


But here's the truth: while I’ve been compassionate with my pricing, I’ve also been doing some serious self-reflection. I’ve come to realize that it’s not just about keeping prices low. The real transformation begins with elevating my own consciousness around abundance. True wealth, lasting, meaningful, and expansive wealth, doesn’t begin in the wallet. It begins in the mind.


There is plenty of money in the world. So why is it that some people seem to live with ease, while others remain stuck in struggle?

That question has led me to a profound insight: money is not the root issue. Our beliefs about money are.


So today, I want to offer you a challenge.


If you’re someone who struggles with money, whether it’s scarcity, fear, guilt, or confusion, I invite you to take a bold step forward. I challenge you to break the mold. To question your beliefs. To shift your mindset. And to open yourself up to the idea that more is possible for you.

This isn’t just about making more money. It’s about reclaiming your power, changing your story, and becoming the conscious creator of your financial life.


Are you ready to accept that challenge? Because everything changes the moment you do.


Money Mindset Self-Test:


Are You Ready for a Financial Breakthrough?


Answer each question honestly. The goal is not to judge yourself but to shine a light on the hidden beliefs that may be shaping your financial reality.


1. Emotion Check-In


How do you feel when you think about money?


Circle all that apply: 


Anxious | Frustrated | Guilty | Avoidant | Numb Hopeful | Peaceful | Empowered | Motivated


Mindset Shift: Emotions are messengers. What are yours trying to show you about your current money story? Which feelings would you like to experience more often?


2. Belief Awareness


True or False:

  • I believe money is hard to earn.________
  • I feel guilty about wanting more money._______
  • Rich people are usually greedy or selfish.______
  • If I charge more for my services, people won’t be able to afford them.______
  • I often feel anxious or stressed when I think about money.______
  • I avoid looking at my bank account because it makes me uncomfortable._______

Mindset Shift: Which of these beliefs do you recognize in yourself? Where do you think they came from, your childhood, culture, religion, past experiences?


3. Abundance vs. Scarcity


Which statement feels truer to you?

 

A) There’s never enough money to go around.______

B) Money is energy, and there is more than enough for everyone.______


Which one feels more comfortable to say out loud? 

A) I can’t afford that.______

B) I choose to invest in what aligns with my goals and values._______


Mindset Shift: When you catch yourself in a scarcity thought, pause and ask: “What would an abundant version of me believe right now?”


Write it down: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


4. Self-Worth & Value


Rate from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree):


  • I believe I deserve to be financially supported for my gifts and talents.______
  • I feel confident asking for what I’m worth.______
  • I believe it's possible to make good money doing what I love.______
  • I see investing in myself as a wise and empowering decision._______


Mindset Shift: Are you undercharging, over-giving, or shrinking to fit others’ comfort zones? Where can you expand?

Write it down: _____________________________________________________________________




5. Habits That Build or Block Abundance


Our daily habits often speak louder than our intentions. Without even realizing it, we may be reinforcing scarcity through small, repeated actions, or, conversely, planting seeds of abundance through conscious choices.


Check the ones you relate to:


☐ Avoid opening bills or emails about money

☐ Say “I can’t afford it” out loud or to yourself

☐ Undervalue your services or time

☐ Compare your income to others

☐ Feel uncomfortable receiving gifts or money

☐ Invest in personal growth

☐ Speak about money with confidence

☐ Give with joy and without resentment

☐ Keep a clear vision of your financial goals


·      Identify one habit that is sabotaging your financial mindset

(from the checklist).

·      Identify one empowering habit you are already doing or want to start

doing.

·      Commit to a shift by replacing the sabotaging habit with the

supportive one in daily life.

·      Reflect and journal on how this shift impacts your decisions and

emotions.


Mindset Shift: Choose one habit to release and one to reinforce this week. Write down how you’ll take action on this shift and track your progress in your journal.


Write it down: _______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________



6. Action & Energy


Yes or No:

  • I track my income and expenses regularly._______
  • I have a clear vision for my financial future.______
  • I take inspired action to increase my income or impact.______
  • I surround myself with people who have healthy money habits.______  

                                                                                         

Choose one “Yes” action that you are not currently doing and commit to implementing it.

·       Reflect on how this new action aligns with their financial goals.

·       Use this as a starting point to build consistent, aligned behavior with

abundance.


Next Step: Pick one action you answered “No” to and create a simple plan to implement it this week. Write a short commitment in your journal to hold yourself accountable.


Mindset Shift: If money were a person, how would it feel being in a relationship with you? What would need to shift for that relationship to thrive?

7. Future Self Visualization


Close your eyes and imagine your life 12 months from now: You feel confident, abundant, and empowered around money. What does your life look like? What has changed? How do you feel about money now?


Mindset Shift: What one belief did you let go of to become that version of yourself? Write it down. Then write the new belief that replaced it.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________


8. Commitment to Change


Create your Money Empowerment Statement: 

“I am ready to release ________ and embrace ________.  I choose to create a new relationship with money, one rooted in abundance, clarity, and self-worth.”


Say it aloud. Write it somewhere visible. Return to it daily.


9. Make It Real: Journal Your Money Mindset Shift


Keeping a daily journal helps anchor your transformation. Reflecting even briefly each day will deepen your awareness and empower lasting change.


Capture:

  • New thoughts or beliefs that feel empowering
  • Insights or patterns you’ve become aware of
  • Reactions or emotions that surface around money
  • Actions you took that reflect your new mindset
  • Moments when you chose abundance over fear


Daily Reflection Questions:


  • What did I notice about my thoughts or emotions around money today?
  • Did I take any action that supports my financial growth?
  • What old belief showed up, and how did I respond?
  • What is one thing I’m proud of or grateful for financially today?
  • What is one small shift I’m committed to tomorrow?


Journal Prompt:


What story have I been telling myself about money, and who might I become if I let it go?


Write it down:_____________________________________________________________________


Your Next Chapter Begins Now


This is your moment, not to work harder, but to awaken. Abundance isn’t something you chase. It’s something you allow when you shift your beliefs, raise your awareness, and step into alignment with your worth.

You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to begin. So, take the next courageous step. Reflect honestly. Journal daily. Speak your new truth. And keep showing up, for yourself, for your future, for the life that’s waiting on the other side of this transformation.


You are not broken. You are becoming.


And you are more than capable of creating a life of freedom, flow, and financial peace.


This is not just about money.

This is about remembering who you really are.


Rise. Your abundance is already within you.


Final Words


Your relationship with money is not fixed, it’s alive, evolving, and entirely within your power to transform.


Every thought you reframe, every belief you rewrite, every action you take in alignment with your worth brings you one step closer to the abundant life that’s calling you.


This journey isn’t just about attracting more money — it’s about reclaiming your value, your freedom, and your future.


So, stay curious. Stay committed.

                                                 

And remember, abundance doesn't arrive all at once, it unfolds through every empowered choice you make.


You are no longer waiting for change.

You are becoming it.


Ready to Go Deeper?


If this message spoke to you, I invite you to take the next step. Whether it's joining my upcoming Sacred Geometry program, subscribing for updates, or simply sharing your reflections — stay connected.


Let’s rise together in consciousness, value, and abundance.


With Respect, gratitude and intention


Don Ernesto




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