Last weekend we went down to the San Francisco Ferry Building. The square was crowded with tourists and locals out enjoying the beautiful, warm day, shopping for fresh yummy vegetables and fruit at the Farmer’s Market or chatting with the many artisans at their craft stands, eating and drinking at one of the numerous food vendors or just enjoying the view of the water. It was lovely. There was a feel-good energy, people were smiling, relaxed, having a great time.
In the very middle of the square was a set of percussion instruments created from upside down pails and cymbals. A man stood in the center of the instruments and was making super music with apparent enthusiasm. A pail was set out for donations. One would think that this would draw a big audience with deep pockets.
Instead, what I observed was that people were walking around him, ignoring him. Nobody getting into the beat, dancing in the sun. I found that rather curious and out of sync with this normal-for-San-Francisco scene.
Then, I saw the sign he had set up. 
“Every time I find the key to success, somebody changes the lock.”
Wow.
I wondered, whose belief was running his money story? Who was living in his wallet? Because it was so obvious, there was a money story that had caused him to make that sign, to put it up for all to see. He might have thought it would create conversation. Instead, his belief that he didn’t deserve to have success put up a block to his (paying) audience. De-magnetizing his Money Mojo.
Do you have people living in your wallet?
There might be one—or more—people, along with all their money beliefs, living in your wallet, in your head, coloring your money relationships. A filter that colors and distorts every decision you make about your personal and business finances. A living, breathing money story that isn’t really yours!
Each and every time you think about money, look at money, spend money, save money, those people are there to insert their beliefs into your thoughts. Their beliefs have become yours, probably starting when you were about 6 or 7 years old.
We all have people in our wallets. When their beliefs about money interfere with our decisions around money, it can result in stress, in those racing thoughts that keep us awake at night, in making decisions from a feeling of desperation rather than a place of power and clarity.
We can see the evidence in our debt, our savings account, our income, our business.
We can see the evidence in this man’s sign.
Who’s in your wallet?
I ask you again: Who’s In Your Wallet?
Sherry Bowers says
March 24, 2015 at 6:14 amWow! What an amazing example of how our subconscious beliefs can really “Do us in” if we aren’t aware of them. I felt like reaching into the photo, taking down his sign, talking to him about it and giving him a donation. My husband and I were in a band together for many years. It is a discouraging thing to play in front of people who can’t be bothered to even listen for a few minutes. You have to be vigilant to not let those hidden beliefs get to you, especially if you are an artist of any kind. I believe most Americans don’t put enough value in the arts. We should…that’s my 2 cents.
Linda Wells says
March 24, 2015 at 10:06 amTotally agree with you, Sherry! Whenever I watch shows like The Voice I want to go backstage and tap with those young artists before they go on stage. So many times they are defeated by their nerves (i.e. their beliefs that they don’t deserve to win, or aren’t good enough, etc.). How would the competitions change if Tapping were part of the coaching process? At the very least, they’d have a tool for life!
Jaci Sivley says
March 24, 2015 at 6:46 amEXCELLENT!!! I used to have a similar “mantra” that I repeated a lot: “Every time I make ends meet, someone moves the ends.” I actually *heard* myself say that one day and connected those dots – found a new mantra courtesy of Louise Hay. Works LOTS better!
Linda Wells says
March 24, 2015 at 10:03 amThat’s a “good” one, Jaci! When you find it coming up, use EFT to tap on it so you can start clearing it from your nervous system. Yay!
Peggy Ness says
March 24, 2015 at 6:57 amWow, what a powerful example of limiting beliefs! Great article Linda!
Nan Lee says
March 24, 2015 at 8:31 amI resonated with this story. I’ve been trying to release judgement from my energy. It is my worst trait I think, and it is a faithful replication of the views I was taught. Last week I tried to use EFT to tap every time I heard judgement coming out of my mouth. I thought I’d hear it maybe five time in a week. I was suprised to find I heard myself saying really judgemental things about five times a day and often while watching TV or just being out on the street walking among crowds of people.
By the end of the week I was feeling a bit overwhelmed with how much judgement I express. I know unwanted beliefs are there but dealing with them effectively can be overwhelming.