If money were no object

One of the most fun discussions people often get into is the fantasy of “what would you do if you won the lottery tomorrow?"

It usually escalates quickly and people get more and more creative and detailed in their plans as they talk about it.

I find it to be a way in which people reveal their true values.

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Would you first:

• Instantly go buy a luxury car or mansion?
• Throw an insane party?
• Buy a plane ticket to somewhere exotic?
• Round up your friends for a trip to Vegas?
• Take you family out for a fancy meal?
• Walk into your favourite charity with a big cheque?

What would your long term plans look like if money was no object?

It’s always fun to think about.

Personally, I know if I won the lottery I would instantly:

•  Hand over a big chunk to my family to make sure they were completely taken care of.
•  Grab my passport and disappear for an around the world trip.




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Long term I would:

• Not want a big house (no matter how much money I had) just have a couple small condos here and there to touch base at between trips.
• Have a beautifully renovated airstream trailer and take as many road trips across North America as I’d like.
• Have as many creative outlets as possible. I would have a studio (larger than my own living space) to use as a creative space for myself and friends to work on whatever projects floated their boats. Things such as music, painting, textiles, pottery, circus arts etc.
• Do careful research and get involved in reliable charities for environmental and wildlife conservation as well as human rights. I would try and make a real difference in the world.
• Eat ridiculously well and buy organic and locally whenever possible.
• Support small local businesses and artisans.
• Make sure everything in my homes had a story and was not from a big box store.
• Seek as much adventure as possible.

Once you have your ultimate list it becomes pretty clear what your dreams really are.

So ask yourself “what would you do if money was no object?”

Now that you have identified those values and objectives, scale back a bit to see how you could implement those things into your regular non-lottery winning life.

love & light

-Katie

Act like a kid. It might do you some good.

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I think we should all make more of an effort to embrace our inner child.

As we grew we were all taught to follow rules and try and "fit in".

Between childhood and adulthood we've all squashed down so many traits that we should really be trying to cultivate.


Consider the following:

• Kids don't hate, they are taught too
• Kids are curious and follow the urge to explore
• Kids aren't self conscious 
• Kids marvel at the wonders of the world
• Kids dance the way they want to
• Kids colour outside of the lines
• Kids dress how they want because they thinks its pretty or interesting. Not because it's trendy
• Kids like to build and take things apart to learn how they work
• Kids aren't afraid to show love and will give hugs without worrying about what it looks like
• Kids like to create for the sake of creating



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• Kids aren't afraid of getting messy and understand that dirt won't hurt you
• Kids will sing along to songs without fear of judgement
• Kids use their imagination
• Kids can play by themselves without fear of missing out
• Kids question the "rules" and always ask "why?"
• Kids value experiences and seek out fun
• Kids respect animals
• Kids think nature is cool
• Kids don't count calories
• Kids don't sugar coat their truth

So take a moment. 

Remember what it was like and how happy you would be if you still acted that way. 

Maybe we should all let our inner child out to play every once in a while.

love & light

-Katie