Do you put others first, perhaps a little too often?
Do you sometimes give more than you receive? You might notice that you don’t keep enough for yourself to sustain you and your desires.
Do you have trouble owning your own value?
If any of this is true for you, I highly encourage you to watch this short but important episode of Awaken TV.
It will help you receive more. It will help you keep your ‘cup full,’ and own your value.
I’m intrigued to hear what you think about this practice. Share your comment below.
Much love,
Rachael Jayne,
Thank you, I’m interested in learning from your book Powerful and Feminine, and a friend shared your program about “shadow” states of mind like “I am greedy.” I like the way you transform the negative interpretation into a believable positive that serves both self and others.
M.
Thank you Morgan! That is the beauty behind Shadow Work 🙂
Hey Rachael,
Thanks once again for your amazing insight. This issue of greed seems so gender-differentiated; in men, even as boys, it is always considered a virtue, and quite a natural one (See “The Wolf of Wall Street”), and something that excuses unethical behavior. In women it’s always seen as an overwhelming sin, right up there with slutty, you know, gold-digging ho. So yay, I want more!! As a matter of fact, I LOVE Gold!!
Hmm this is an interesting insight! Any men watching this have any opinions on what it means to be greedy as a male? Thank you for sharing Paula!
I love it Rachael Jayne. What a wonderful shadow to own more. Because, yes, resistance IS coming up: Greedy (like needy, they seem to be related for me), is of course wrong to be. Well… until now of course. I am going to practise being greedy and watch what kind of resistances and thought are coming up around this. What I see as a gift in greedy is that it adds to my value. The more I can see and feel myself as valuable, the more greedy I might allow myself to be. And what comes up: If I want to live my greatness, my fullness, I need to be greedy, to fill out all the bits and pieces of me …….Makes sense?
Good luck Marielle! 🙂 I hope you gain a lot from this exercise! I think that is exactly what working behind the shadows of being greedy usually brings up 🙂
What a wonderful message as we enter the Holiday Season, Rachael Jayne! It’s all about giving and receiving. Being kind to ourselves and letting ourselves receive without feeling guilty is such a gift of the Season!
Adele you are so right! The ability to receive is just as important as the ability to give 🙂 Thank you for sharing.
I never thought that greediness could be a virtue, but now that your insights have broadened my view, I see how it always has been a virtue for men, in this culture at least. And why not for women? That is a very intriguing question. Perhaps I no longer need to castigate myself or other women for elements of greed in their (and my) natures. Instead we should be proud, very proud, if we manage ti build amazing lives for ourselves.
“manage to build”–sorry!
Absolutely Mary! Thank you for sharing!
Greedy brings up 2 areas for me – boundaries (or the lack of boundaries) and “not enough” issues. If I feel lack – in any area, then greedy can act as a counter-balance, although it is often unconscious – till I grok it and it is then conscious and I’m aware of the dynamic expressing or acting out.
With boundaries – greed can be a way of maintaining or establishing a boundary… usually about someone over stepping (ie a too much scenario).
I use the question “How does this serve me?” which usually opens up the door to the gift or blessing within.
I love that you tackle the shadow material as it is so crucial for our inner growth – and it can difficult to process ( bring to light) the material. So thank you very much for Lighting Up this realm!
I’m glad you enjoyed the exercise Carol! Thank you for sharing!
I HAVE REVISED “GREEDY” INTO “SELF PROTECTIVE”. FOR YEARS I THOUGHT OF MYSELF AS A LARGE CONCRETE PIPE, WHICH WATER OR OTHER THINGS COULD FLOW THROUGH. BUT FREQUENTLY THE PIPE BECAME EMPTY, THEN DRY, THEN CRACKED. THAT WAS ME BEFORE I REALIZED I HAD TO PROTECT MYSELF FROM DEPLETING AND TRYING TO RUN ON EMPTY.
LETTING GO AND CONSERVING IS THE WAY I LIVE NOW. EXCEPT FOR CHOCOLATES, WHICH ARE ALL ME ME ME
Haha 🙂 Chocolates are always a good way to treat yourself! 🙂
My Character First Character Quality Pocket Guide defines Generosity as: Carefully managing my resources so I can freely give to those in need. I think intention is the root of this issue. If I withhold from others simply so I can have more for me… I don’t believe this is a good thing. On the other hand, using what I have to grow my capacity to give may require that I “keep some back for me.” I believe this is the point you are making. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing Eric!
Brilliant! Being greedy has been so maligned and made to be a shameful thing. In truth it is so important for our well-being. One cannot be generous when the cup is empty.
Absolutely Liz! You are hitting the nail right on the head!