Money Monday: The Seat of Happiness

I’m well into writing my next book. This one is about the energy of money.

I had the great fortune of interviewing Ken Honda (international best-selling author and “happy money” mentor) years ago during one of my online courses in sacral chakra and abundance.

I recently heard Ken tell a story about generosity and happy money:

He was asked by a retreat centre for a donation. Specifically, the retreat centre had only one toilet for all of its guests and students. The centre needed another bathroom facility. Ken happily funded the second washroom.

He laughed about how his gift would keep contributing to his happiness through every flush. Every time someone used the bathroom, they would be so happy that there was a toilet for them to use. This, in turn, made Ken happy. The gift that keeps on giving.

I laughed at Ken’s story of happy generosity. In fact, just hearing the story made me happy!

Qigong Grandmaster Chunyi Lin offered his mid-year 3-day blessing this past weekend. His meditation/chanting collaborations with the Tibetan Monks in his area are my favourite practices and I always sign up.

While the event is free, there is an opportunity to donate to the monastery. Grandmaster Lin said the monks were in need of new cushions for guests and practitioners to sit on while at the monastery. I happily donated to the cause.

And then I remembered Ken’s toilet story!

This didn’t just double my happiness, this exponentially increased my happy money energy.

I laughed aloud at the thought of every time a bum sits on that cushion, the bum’s owner will be so happy with their comfortable seat. How many comfortable students and guests there will be over the years and even decades to come!

Charge up your sense of generosity (and your sense of humour). When or where have you contributed in a way that will create lasting happiness… for others and yourself? Please comment below. I’d love to hear your stories.

Be on the lookout for opportunities for happy generosity, big and small.

Much love,

Stephanie