I’m one of the fortunate people that fall in an income bracket that allows me a nice tax refund each year. This year, I am considering taking some of the money to put towards a minivan that would make traveling with my family more comfortable. A nice van won’t be cheap and as I was thinking about making the purchase, some anxiety began to arise. I can afford it, but do I really think I need it? It is really a good idea right now?
The phrase, “easy come, easy go,” entered my mind. The money came easily. I can easily spend it with no harm to my financial situation as the money isn’t needed elsewhere. I realized something, holding on to the money when I don’t need it and there is something I would like to spend it on, would be an expression of a lack mindset.
It would make sense not to put the money toward a van if I didn’t have a reason to get a van, if I couldn’t afford it, or if there were other priorities for the money, but that isn’t the case. The only reason not to buy the van is fear. Fear that I may need the money for something else at a later time and it won’t be there. Fear of making a bad choice. Fear of accepting good.
I needed to amend the common saying, “easy come, easy go.” I know, and affirm, that what goes around, comes around and money will always find its way back to me. Easy come, easy go, easy come. If I let go of the money, I gain a comfortable vehicle and all the experiences I can have in it. I will be expressing my faith that I am worthy of good things and that I will always have enough. It will be expressing an abundance mindset.
So, this week, as I look for a vehicle, I will remind myself that even though it will cost a lot of money, it will not deplete my good. It will add to my abundance through material possession and positive experiences and letting the money go, invites it to come back to me. Easy come, easy go, easy come.