Wealth Beliefs That Keep Us Stuck: Make the Shift from Scarcity to Abundance

Understanding Limiting Beliefs and Woundings Around Wealth

Wealth generates competing feelings and various mental processes and convictions among people. For many, wealth signifies freedom, security, and new opportunities. While some associate wealth with pride and safety, others frequently experience feelings of humiliation, fear, and inferiority. This complex mix of emotions regarding wealth often stems from past painful experiences coupled with restrictive money beliefs.

Where Do Limiting Beliefs About Wealth Start?

Limiting beliefs about wealth often begin in childhood, shaped by family dynamics, cultural narratives, and societal expectations. We all carry stories about money—some are empowering, while others create roadblocks. If discussing finances causes distress or uncertainty about the future, you are not alone. Many people harbour hidden anxieties around money, often without realising it.

These beliefs are more than just mental constructs; they are energetic imprints that linger in the auric field, imparting doubts into our subconscious and reinforcing fears. They stem from past traumas and generational struggles, manifesting as stagnant energy in the lower chakras, particularly the root chakra (governing security, stability, and the material) and solar plexus (holding our seat of power, worth, and identity). If the energy in these centres remains stagnant, it creates a disconnect from the abundant flow of the universe, creating a sense of scarcity and instability.

How These Beliefs Impact Our Lives

Limiting beliefs around wealth can lead to self-sabotage, keeping us stuck in cycles of financial struggle. Some may unconsciously avoid opportunities for financial growth due to fear of failure or even success. Procrastination, choosing lower-paying jobs, or consistently struggling with saving money can reinforce the belief that wealth is unattainable.

These fears can also affect our relationships, creating tension when partners hold different financial perspectives. Financial stress can intensify conflicts, leading to cycles of worry and instability. Consider reflecting on this: What beliefs about wealth have you unconsciously adopted, and how might challenging them transform your relationship with money?

Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

Releasing limiting beliefs about wealth is essential for both personal and financial well-being. Fortunately, there are practical steps to shift these mindsets and cultivate a healthier relationship with money.

The first step is awareness. Understanding financial beliefs requires self-reflection and intentional exploration. Journalling can be an effective tool, allowing you to uncover hidden patterns and emotions that may be holding you back. By recognising these thought patterns, you gain the power to challenge and transform them.

Once awareness is gained, the next step is restructuring the negative beliefs. Replacing limiting thoughts with empowering ones can create a new reality. For example, shifting "I’ll never be wealthy" to "I am capable of creating wealth" helps to rewire the mind for abundance. Surrounding yourself with people who have a positive relationship with wealth can also encourage inspiration and motivation. Remember, the way you perceive wealth shapes your reality—choose to see abundance, and your life will transform!

Samantha’s Journey to True Wealth

For years, Samantha believed that financial security was beyond her reach. A lifetime of instability and financial struggle convinced her that homeownership was impossible, especially in her 50s. But through her journey with Ankara, everything changed.

Dedicated to her shamanic training, Samantha engaged in deep inner work, confronting the wounds and patterns that kept her trapped in financial struggle. Together, we unravelled the limiting beliefs that shaped her relationship with money—impulsive spending, prioritising others over herself, and never feeling safe enough to hold onto abundance.

Through her awakenings, Samantha realised that instead of seeking more spiritual expansion, she needed to establish a stable foundation. With the support of Ankara and the courage to trust in her worth, she made a life-changing decision—she bought her first home!

What once felt unattainable became her reality. No longer at the mercy of landlords or financial uncertainty, Samantha now thrives on her own land, practicing shamanism in a way that truly nourishes her. Her story is a testament to the power of releasing old narratives and embracing abundance—not just financially, but in self-worth, stability, and a deep sense of belonging.

Samantha’s transformation proves that wealth isn’t just about money—it’s about stepping into the life you once thought was out of reach.

So, what does a wealthy life look like for you?

Here are some journaling prompts to guide you on your journey to financial freedom and abundance:

• If I felt truly free in my relationship with money, what would I be doing differently?

• What scares me the most about financial abundance?

• How can I explore my relationship with money with curiosity & warmth?