Spirituality and Finances: Are you yielding the wrong sword?

There was a point in human history when man took battle in armor and yielded their swords to defeat each other. Although barbaric, it was the way things were and if you did not pick up a sword and defend your homeland then you would be subject to an invasion.

In modern times although somewhat more civilized, the new battle game is played with finances as this time the sword that needs to be carried is not so easily identified. It is like competing in a game of chess while you are playing a game of checkers. The rules are not the same and there is no way to compete if you’re not even playing the right game.

This has been carried out and continued by mirroring this financial warfare which has taken place in more organizations than can be listed and scholars often say it dates back to roman times as taxes were forced upon it's citizens. Although, we cannot blame this financial warfare entirely on any organizations, as it has been allowed to go on through out many generations, who failed gain enough power to do things any other way.

Thus, the major flaw of new age spirituality, thinking that adapting to the rules of the game is not necessary. When it absolutely is, take a look at all the best, brightest and most influential names in spirituality; Dr. Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra, Abraham Hicks, Bob Proctor, Dr. Fred Alan Wolf, each one is beyond wealthy as they are spiritually and bodily fulfilled (what is above as below). This is because they all know that it is important to make peace with where you are and play by the rules set forth, as a huge consensus would be needed to change the rules at this point.

A great example of this truth can be taken by the Mohegan Tribe, a culture whose spirituality is considered a great influence to New Age-ers, as they are responsible for many four-fathering notions of new thought. When the English invaded their territory, Chief Uncas was faced with the task of preserving the sovereignty of his nation. So instead of fighting with weapons he decided to go the path of cooperation.

The Mohegan tribe is still thriving till this day, and they have provided yet another new age lesson; that those who wish to make anything positive happen and wish to have any sort of power. Should play the game that is being played and not to play your own game and expect those who are playing and winning at their game, to come and play yours.