Category Archives: Money & Spirituality

Farming, Genetically Modified Seeds, Morning TV News and Getting More Twitter Followers

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Amy Jo Lauber

You may wonder what on earth I’m thinking combining these topics, and you’d be right to wonder. I’ve been troubled lately by the obsession over MORE.  I’m not going up against the collection of more stuff, but the desire for … Continue reading →

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Financial Anorexia

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Amy Jo Lauber

You surely have heard the phrase, “You can never be too rich or too thin.” I frequently refer to money in food terms (I.e. diversification is like having a balanced diet) and this morning, while thinking about the power of … Continue reading →

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Money “Mise en Place”

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Amy Jo Lauber

If you’ve ever watched a cooking show, you may have noticed that the cook has his or her ingredients all measured out (usually with the seasonings in adorable mini ramekins) and within reach. Some of you will recognize this preparedness … Continue reading →

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Fighting Discouragement

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Amy Jo Lauber

I’m having trouble getting my book into the hands of those people who would benefit from reading it. As a small, unknown author, it’s hard to convince book stores and distributors that they’d be making a wise investment by offering my … Continue reading →

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Less Stuff, The Working Poor and Compassion

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Amy Jo Lauber

I received a phone call from someone I know the other day, pleading for financial advice. Both parents are working full-time, they have children, one with special needs, their mortgage in under water, they’ve maxed their credit cards (don’t judge, they’ve … Continue reading →

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What a Trip to The Corning Museum of Glass Taught Me About Life

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Amy Jo Lauber

My wonderful husband planned a delightful surprise trip for us to the Finger Lakes in Central NY. The third day was spent at the Corning Museum of Glass and, let me tell you, you simply must go there at some … Continue reading →

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Money and Your Higher Purpose

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Amy Jo Lauber

I find that an interesting relationship exists between many people, (women especially) and money. For some people (women especially), relationships come first; everything else – including money – is secondary. This is not flawed logic or values, but it may … Continue reading →

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