Okay, let’s just dive in and talk about money. Money, money, money… you know, it’s a huge taboo, especially in our spiritual circles. But why is it so important, so absolutely crucial, that we talk about it?

Because there comes a point in your journey when spirituality is no longer just a hobby. It’s not just something you read in a book or a practice you do on the weekend at your yoga class. When you truly want your personal development—the deep work with your soul and your being—to expand into all areas of your life, then, my friend, money comes into play. We just can’t avoid it.

We live in a society that is deeply, deeply connected to and conditioned by money. Sooner or later, your spiritual path is going to collide with this material reality, because the experiences you want to have and the impact you want to make in this physical world are tied to it.

This becomes so, so intense for those of us with a calling to serve, to guide, to heal others. I know so many spiritual entrepreneurs, healers, and guides who have enormous problems with money. The conflict is real, and it shows up in very specific ways. See if this sounds familiar:

• You struggle to put a price on your work. You feel a real tension when it comes to monetizing your gifts or your spiritual service.
• You don’t ask for what’s fair. It feels uncomfortable asking for compensation that reflects the true value of what you offer. It feels… wrong, somehow.
• You’re afraid to create higher-value offers. The idea of launching a retreat, a coaching program, or any service that requires a bigger investment from the client just paralyzes you.
• You feel an inner tension. The moment you have to talk about money, think about your finances, or negotiate a price, you feel your body tense up. You look for any excuse to avoid the conversation.

If any of this is hitting home for you, you’re not alone. Believe me. But these are just the surface-level symptoms of a much, much deeper conflict.

The Real Conflict: The War Within Yourself

This is the root of the problem, and believe me, it’s a big one. The reason you feel that inner friction, that tension, is because one part of you wants money, but another part of you is actively rejecting it.

You might be thinking, “Pablo, what are you talking about? There’s nothing I want more than money. I want to be free, to travel, to live the life I’ve always dreamed of!” And yes, I hear you. That part of you is telling the truth.

But you have to be honest with yourself. If you can’t talk about money without feeling tense, if you can’t set a price for your services without your stomach turning, if you can’t even think about your finances without a wave of stress washing over you… it means there is a conflict.

A part of you is fighting against it.

To overcome your money blocks, you must first be willing to meet and understand this hidden part of yourself—the part that is avoiding money. You have to find out why it’s pushing abundance away.

Decoding the Energy of Money: It’s Not What You Think

So, to understand what you’re rejecting, we first have to understand what money is. And I’m not talking about paper or numbers on a screen. Money is a physical representation of a very specific, very powerful energy.

Think of it as the energy of the Sun.

In the shamanic tradition, this energy is connected to our third chakra, the Solar Plexus or Manipura, which is the center of our personal power. Its core qualities are:

• Vitality & Activity: It’s the force that gets you out of bed in the morning, the drive to move, the spark of life itself.
• Creation: It’s the raw power to bring ideas into the material world, to build, and to manifest.
• Confidence & Personal Power: It is the energy of self-worth and the ability to stand in your own authority, to own your life.

And here is the key insight, the big realization: You might not be rejecting money itself, but the essential qualities that are inherent to it. The things that come with money are what that hidden part of you is truly afraid of.

The Three Hidden Blocks to Your Abundance

Okay, now we get to the core of it. If you are rejecting the energy of the Sun—the energy of money—it will show up in your life as a resistance to one or more of these three fundamental qualities.

Block 1: The Fear of Responsibility

More money often means more responsibility. Responsibility for your clients, for your projects, for your team, and ultimately, for your own life. And this is a huge, huge block for many people.

You have to be brutally honest with yourself here. Ask yourself: How do you feel when something depends 100% on you? Is it something that brings you joy, that inspires you? Or is it something that generates resistance, that you try to avoid at all costs?

When a client comes to you with a deep trauma or a difficult problem, and you commit to helping them, you are taking on a great responsibility. When you host a retreat and people invest thousands of dollars to spend five days with you, you are responsible for their entire experience. Of course, you can’t control their inner journey, but you are absolutely responsible for the container you create—the lodging, the excursions, the practices.

If you find yourself constantly blaming others, or the government, or the economy, or your family for the problems in your life, you are avoiding responsibility. You’re saying, “The failures in my life are not mine.” This is a perfect, exact formula for having financial problems, because when you reject responsibility, you are rejecting the very energy of money.

Block 2: The Desire for Passivity

Here, my friend, lies a great paradox. So many people want money… so they can finally do nothing. They want the energy of action so they can lie on a couch and have others handle things for them.

Think about it for a second. It’s crazy, you know? You are asking for the energy of vitality (money) so that you can be more passive. You are asking for the energy of the Sun so you can live in the shade. This creates a massive internal conflict.

Look at your relationship with activity and vitality in your daily life.

• Is getting up in the morning easy for you, or is it a difficult struggle?
• Is exercising a source of joy or a constant battle?
• Do you have a proactive attitude, or do you find yourself defaulting to a passive one on the sofa, escaping into movies, video games, or drama?

The people who are not just wealthy, but truly free with money—the ones who have what they need and enjoy it without living in a state of scarcity—they are active, committed people. They move. You see these successful entrepreneurs; the first thing they talk about is their morning routine, hitting the gym, taking a cold shower. Activity is directly connected to the energy of the Sun.

Your resistance to living an active, vital life is another primary source of your conflict with money.

Block 3: The Aversion to Adventure & Risk

The energy of your personal power, your Solar Plexus, is fundamentally linked to adventure and the willingness to take risks. A risk is simply investing your energy into something without a 100% guarantee of the outcome.

Money flows where there is a willingness to step out of the comfort zone.

Every adventure has an element of risk. Imagine you want to climb a mountain to see the incredible view from the summit. That’s your goal. But you don’t know what will happen along the way. It might rain, you might have to walk through mud, it might get cold, or a friend might give up, and you’ll have to continue alone. But you accept this risk for the potential reward.

Now, look at your life. You say you want money, but do you reject adventure and risk?

• When a friend invites you on an impromptu trip to Peru to work with shamans, do you feel the call of adventure, or do you immediately think, “Oh, that sounds dangerous… the jungle, the spiders… what could happen?” and retreat to your comfort zone?
• When you’re invited to a free-form dance event, do you join in, or do you worry, “What will people think of me?” and stay on the sidelines?
• When you see that person you’re attracted to at a party, do you go for it, or does the fear of rejection keep you home with Netflix?

If a part of you consistently chooses comfort over adventure, and safety over risk, you are creating a direct conflict with the energy of abundance.

The Solution: From Resistance to Inspiration

So, what’s the solution? The path forward isn’t about forcing yourself to do things you hate. It’s about identifying which of these energies—Responsibility, Activity, or Adventure & Risk—you have the most resistance to, and then transforming that resistance into genuine inspiration.

Think about someone who is deeply committed to their physical health. At the very beginning, going to the gym might have felt like a chore. They had to fight through layers of laziness and resistance. But now? They don’t go because they have to; they go because they want to. They need it. They are inspired by it. If you ask them to skip the gym to watch a movie, they’ll say, “No way, I’m going to the gym!”

This is the exact transformation you are aiming for. The goal is to work through your resistance until you are no longer forcing yourself to be active, to take responsibility, or to embrace adventure. The goal is to become genuinely inspired by these things.

When you feel inspired by taking on a new challenge (responsibility), when you feel inspired to get your body moving (activity), and when you feel inspired to say “yes” to a new experience (adventure), your internal conflict dissolves.

And when that happens, your relationship with money heals itself. It stops being a taboo, a source of pain, or a dark spot in your life. You begin to feel inspired and joyful when you talk about money, think about it, receive it, and give it.

Are You Ready to Master Your Financial Energy?

If this article resonated with you, and you feel that deep down, it’s finally time to overcome these blocks, then it’s time to act.

My name is Pablo, and at Inner Spark Coaching, I’ve spent years helping people just like you develop their vitality and personal power through individual sessions, coaching, and retreats. Working with the energy of money is one of the central themes in our coaching program, designed specifically for spiritual healers and guides who are ready to align their purpose with their prosperity.

We do this work using a complete 7-chakra framework that helps you build your spiritual business from the ground up:

• Chakra 1 (Root): We build the essential, material, and technical foundation of your business.
• Chakra 2 (Sacral): We work on unifying your desires and creative energy.
• Chakra 3 (Solar Plexus): This is where we dive deep into money, vitality, and personal power.
• Chakra 4 (Heart): We connect what you do with the powerful energy of love.
• Chakra 5 (Throat): We define your unique message, your voice, and your offer.
• Chakra 6 (Third Eye): We bring crystal clarity to your vision and where you want to go.
• Chakra 7 (Crown): We connect your work to its highest spiritual purpose.

When you understand precisely where you are blocking the flow of money and apply the right practices to dissolve that resistance, you overcome the blocks, the stress, and the scarcity. At that moment, abundance naturally flows toward you.

If you want to overcome your money blocks—not in a superficial “just make more money” way, but to truly and essentially liberate yourself from the fear, stress, and scarcity that have held you back—then our work together is designed to help you do just that.

Ready to start? Learn more and book a session on my website.

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Let’s be honest for a moment. When we think about having kids, our minds usually jump to a one-way street: we are here to teach, guide, and shape them. We buy the books, we listen to the advice, and we prepare ourselves for the massive responsibility of raising a good human being. But what if we’ve got it backward? What if your child didn’t come into your life just for you to raise them, but for them to help you find… well, you?

This isn’t just a nice, poetic idea. It’s one of the most powerful, raw, and practical spiritual paths available to anyone. Forget silent retreats in the mountains for a moment; try navigating a toddler’s tantrum or a teenager’s silence. That’s where the real work happens! Why? Because our children have a unique, almost magical ability to show us exactly where we are broken, where we are still wounded, and where we have unfinished business with ourselves.

This journey isn’t always easy, but it’s the most authentic one you can take. It’s a path that asks you to grow alongside your child, to heal your own past so you don’t pass it on to their future. It’s about realizing that the best gift you can ever give your kids is your own self-awareness and inner peace. Ready to walk it? Let’s begin.

Your Child, Your Mirror: Seeing Your Own Inner Child in Their Eyes

Have you ever looked at your child and felt a sudden, intense emotion you couldn’t quite place? A flash of anger, a wave of sadness, or a deep sense of fear that seems way bigger than the situation calls for? That’s not a random fluke. That’s the mirror effect in action. The way we care for our inner child is directly mirrored in how we care for our real children, and vice versa. It’s a powerful, two-way street of reflection.

Think of it this way: deep inside you, there is an “inner child”—a part of your subconscious that holds all the emotions, beliefs, and traumas from your own childhood. For most of us, that part is hidden away, often wounded and unheard. When you become a parent, your actual child acts like a spotlight, shining a bright light on that hidden part of you. Their joy can bring out your suppressed playfulness. Their sadness can trigger your own unresolved grief. Their defiance can ignite your old battles with control.

This is precisely why parenting is such a potent spiritual path. It brings your subconscious to the surface. By paying attention to how you interact with your child, you get a direct look into your own inner world and the traumas that are holding you back from being truly happy. It’s not about blaming yourself for your reactions; it’s about seeing them as a gift—a map guiding you toward the parts of yourself that are finally ready to be healed.

The “Grown-Up Trap”: Why Adult Logic Fails in Conscious Parenting

As we grow up, we’re taught to live in our heads. We build our lives on logic, principles, and what society tells us is “right.” It’s a world of shoulds and shouldn’ts, a world that can often feel disconnected and even a bit ugly. The problem is, we then try to impose this rigid, logical framework onto our children. The standard approach to education is often just an attempt to make children into small grown-ups as quickly as possible. We operate from an unconscious attitude of, “I know better, and you have to be like me.”

But here’s the secret: you cannot approach a child with logic alone. Their world isn’t built on reason; it’s built on raw, unfiltered feeling. A child’s language is emotional and deeply existential. They show you their truth through joy, tears, silence, or a sudden tantrum—not through a well-reasoned argument. When we try to “reason” with these deep feelings or dismiss them because they aren’t logical, we create the very first separation between ourselves and them, and between them and their own soul.

The spiritual path of parenting asks us to step out of this “grown-up trap.” It requires us to have a very open mind and to stop trying to analyze everything with our adult intellect. It’s a call to meet our children where they are—in the world of the heart, of pure being, and of emotional truth. Only from that place can we truly connect and guide them without crushing their spirit.

You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup: The Duty to Heal Yourself First

Every parent wants their child to be strong, confident, joyful, and free. We tell them, “Be brave!” or “Love yourself!” But often, these are just words. The hard truth is, if we ourselves are struggling with self-doubt, dissatisfaction, or fear, our words are empty. And kids are the best lie detectors in the world; they feel the gap between what we say and who we are immediately.

This is where the spiritual path of parenting gets very real. It’s founded on a simple but profound principle: children learn from who we are, not from what we tell them to be. They don’t learn from our intellectual knowledge; they absorb our very being. Therefore, to give these gifts of confidence and freedom to our children, we must first embody them ourselves. A parent who is afraid of freedom cannot possibly raise a confident child.

That’s why healing your own inner child isn’t a selfish act—it’s your most important parental duty. Only when you learn to connect with and nurture the child within yourself can you truly connect with and nurture your own children. By facing your own wounds, you stop the cycle of passing them down. You become a living example of wholeness, and that is a lesson no book could ever teach.

Beyond Words: Learning the True Language of Children (and Your Soul)

As adults, we are masters of words, logic, and arguments. But children operate on a completely different frequency. When your inner child, or any child, speaks, it’s not through reason. Their language is emotional, raw, and deeply existential. They don’t explain their truth with bullet points; they show it through tears, spontaneous joy, deep silence, or sudden outbursts. These aren’t “misbehaviors” to be corrected; they are profound communications from their soul.

The spiritual work of a parent is to learn to listen to this language. It means putting aside our need to fix, rationalize, or control, and instead, allowing our feelings to guide the communication. It’s about creating a safe space where your child feels seen and accepted for who they are, not for who your logical mind thinks they should be. You can’t reason with a child’s feelings, but you can connect with them through your own essence and emotion.

And here’s the beautiful part: as you learn to decode your child’s emotional language, you inevitably start to understand your own. You begin to hear the whispers of your own inner child, the part of you that also speaks in feelings, intuitions, and emotions. You learn to trust your heart again, and that is a vital step on any spiritual path.

The Two Sacred Gifts Every Child (and Parent) Deserves: Freedom and Confidence

So, what is the ultimate goal of this spiritual path? It’s to cultivate two essential gifts within yourself, so you can naturally offer them to your child: Independence with Confidence and a Sense of No Limitations. Let’s break them down.

1. Independence With Confidence

This isn’t the rebellious “I’ll do what I want” attitude we often see in teenagers who are simply reacting against the system. That’s independence born from pain, without real confidence. True, confident independence is something much deeper. It means being trusted by others—and trusting yourself—to do three things: to explore, to choose, and to act.

• Trust to Explore: Can you step into the unknown without being crippled by fear? Many parents, afraid of the unknown themselves, try to control their children to keep them “safe,” passing on their own fear. A conscious parent cultivates trust in life’s journey, for themselves and their child.
• Trust to Choose: Are you truly free to choose your path, or are your choices programmed by your family and society? The big fear for most people is making the wrong choice. Granting your child the freedom to choose (and make mistakes!) is a radical act of trust.
• Trust to Act: Do you need permission from everyone before you take action? Confident independence means having the inner authority to act on your own choices and take full responsibility.

Each step taken with this kind of trust builds real, unshakable confidence, showing your child (and your inner child) that they are truly capable.

2. A Sense of No Limitations

This isn’t about believing you can physically fly; it’s about having no limits in your spirit. The most important “no limit” state you can achieve is in your sense of who you are. Most adults do the exact opposite: they create a rigid, formulated self—an ego—and say, “This is me. Period.” That’s a self-imposed prison.

A person with a limitless spirit isn’t defined by labels. If someone calls them a fool, they don’t crumble, because they know that while they might do something foolish, they are not a fool. Their identity is fluid, expansive, and free. This is true spiritual resilience, and it’s a gift that protects a child from the judgment of the world far more than any armor ever could.

Raising a Free Thinker in a Programmed World

One of the biggest challenges on the spiritual parent’s path is navigating a world that runs on programming. We think we are making free choices, but often, we’re just picking from a pre-approved menu. The transcript gives some perfect examples: In politics, your choice is often limited to left or right. In the market, it’s Mercedes, BMW, or Audi. You have the freedom to move, but only on the train tracks that have already been laid down for you.

Most people don’t even realize that their “free choice” is almost totally programmed. This is why the lives of the majority of people end up looking so similar. As a parent, your first job is to start seeing this programming in your

own life. Where are you acting on autopilot? Where are you following the herd without question? You can’t guide your child out of a maze if you don’t even realize you’re in one yourself.

The goal isn’t to raise a rebel who is against everything; that’s just another reaction. The goal is to raise a truly sovereign being. A child who learns to listen to their own inner authority can see the “matrix” for what it is and make choices that are authentic to their soul, not just what’s on the menu. This is how we empower the next generation to create a new world, not just repeat the patterns of the old one.

The Ultimate Teaching Method: Children Learn Who You ARE, Not What You Say

After all this, the most important lesson is beautifully simple. The most powerful way to guide your child—or your inner child, or your students—is to live by example. Words alone are never enough. We can tell our children to be confident all day long, but they will learn from watching how we handle our own insecurities. We can tell them to be peaceful, but they will learn from the energy we bring into a room. You must embody the qualities yourself.

Children learn from what they see, not from what they hear. When we live authentically, we become the model that inspires real growth. Your presence is the real curriculum. Your own journey of becoming more free, more loving, and more whole is the greatest inheritance you can possibly leave them. You don’t just teach them the path; you become the path. And that is a lesson they will carry in their hearts forever.

Your First Step on the Path: A Simple Question to Guide You Home

This journey of conscious parenting is a practice, not a destination. Growth doesn’t happen in a single “aha!” moment, but through repetition. Every time you choose freedom over fear, you strengthen your true self and your inner child gains strength. So where do you begin?

Start with one simple, wide-open question. Imagine your child, or the child you hope to have, or even the small child still living inside you. Now, ask yourself from the deepest part of your heart: “What would I want for my children?” Don’t think about what they should achieve or become. Think about how you want them to feel, how you want them to exist and live.

Let the answer come from your soul. Joy? Freedom? Love? The ability to trust their own experience? Whatever comes up, know this: your answer is not just a wish for them. It is a map home to yourself. What you wish for your child is what your own soul is asking for. Follow that feeling. That is the beginning, middle, and end of this beautiful spiritual path.