When a Spiritual Teacher, Coach, or Mentor Asks for Too Much Money

"Give every man more in use value than you take from him in cash value; then you are adding to the life of the world by every business transaction."
--Wallace D. Wattles, from The Science of Getting Rich

After watching The Secret, I, like many others, searched for information about some of the people who appeared in the film to see what books, courses, seminars, coaching programs, and other resources they offered. I couldn't believe the price tag on many of them. The cynic in me said, "Wow, the Law of Attraction really has made them rich." Following the success of The Secret, many other Law of Attraction teachers have increased their web presence. I'm equally astonished at some of the prices they put on their products and services.

"Oh, but Leo, don't tell yourself you can't afford something. If you do, you'll be focusing on lack...and that will create your reality."

That's true. I don't ever tell myself I can't afford something, but I do ask myself, "Is it worth the price?" and "Can I get the same benefit doing something that is free or less expensive?"

It may sound like I'm criticizing Law of Attraction coaches and other spiritual teachers who charge what seems like a lot of money for their goods and services, but I'm not. Perhaps many of those seemingly costly seminars and programs are perfect for some people, and well worth the investment. For them, it's wonderful. But I'm responsible for figuring out what is best for me. I need to ask myself, "Is it what I need at this time?" and "Is this a good investment for me?"

Wallace D. Wattles explained what he meant when he said, "Give every man more in use value than you take from him in cash value." He used his book as an example. He explained that the materials that went into making the book -- such as the paper and ink -- cost less than the price of the book, but those who applied the teachings of the book would receive more in use value than they paid for the book.

Since we spend money on items that we know will not reward us financially, I would like to add terms like "enjoyment value" and "entertainment value" to the equation. For example, if you go to a cinema, you want to enjoy the movie and feel that the entertainment value was more than worth the price of admission. Similarly, if you buy a relaxation CD, you would like to feel that the inner peace you receive from it is more than worth the price you paid for it.

In short, no matter what goods or services we offer, we should make or perform them to the best of our abilities, and at a price that, in the end, will make people feel that they got more than their money's worth. What an ethical way to do business!

If you are uncertain if you should pay for a particular good or service that a wealth coach or spiritual leader is offering, trust your intuition. Trust that gut feeling. You don't have to distrust or question the character of the teacher. Simply trust that your intuition will guide you to make what decision is best for you.

Don't ever let anyone tell you, "This is an opportunity of a lifetime! You don't want to miss out!" If you believe there is an infinite amount of abundance in the Universe, then you must believe there are infinite amounts of opportunities out there. Affirm that the right opportunities are coming to you at the right time.

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