Most people exist under the impression that budgeting and saving money is a responsible approach to their finances… that some how saving money is going to lead them to get what they want in the future.
This could not be more incorrect.
Let me tell you right now, if you ever want to attract large sums of money into your life, without having to “put your head down” (fucked up saying btw) and grind for 40 years… you have to completely shift your paradigm on money.
The very act of budgeting creates a barrier between you and the energy of abundance… and money is energy.
Most people try to acquire wealth through a purely logical framework that is no different from the mindset of a 9-to-5 sheep who mindlessly trots through their entire life until they leave this dimension.
This logical framework is an input-output equation where people believe they need to work a set number of hours or invest a certain amount of effort into XYZ job or task if they want to generate a specific outcome.
These beliefs are imprinted on us straight out of the womb… from parents, family members, school, teachers, and by simply existing and being surrounded by sheep for our entire lives.
While this input-output framework can work to an extent, it is nothing more than an extension of the 9-to-5 mentality, where time and effort are exchanged for money in a transactional, linear fashion.
"If I do X, I will get Y." according to the standards of poor people.**
The Scarcity Trap of Budgeting
Budgeting, when approached from a mindset of scarcity, which it almost always is… reinforces the belief that money is limited.
If you have the money to pay for higher quality food.. and you walk into the grocery store and choose the cheapest options because you feel like you have to… you are affirming to yourself that resources are finite, that money is hard to come by, and that you need to hold onto to the little money you have.
You are searing this truth onto your psyche like a red-hot iron pressed into your flesh.
Your belief in yourself and your abilities are diminished every time you penny pinch like fuckin Mr. Krabs.
This thought process actively repels money and abundance from your life… in ways much more powerful than you can imagine.
You must exist in a state of abundance before you attract abundance into your life… in any way shape or form.
You must have an abundant mindset about everything.
Money is unlimited you can create it out of the ether.
There is no poverty, there is only ABUNDANCE.
Disease is an illusion there is only HEALTH.
You are healthy or you are becoming healthy.
You have unlimited potential.
You are strong.
You are capable of achieving anything you want.
You are extremely fortunate.
You are blessed.
You are supported by your spirit team, your guardian angels, the ascended masters, and by God.
THEN.. you must express and genuinely feel DEEP ROOTED GRATITUDE for all of the abundance in your life… on a never ending basis.
If you operate from a place of fear—fear of running out, fear of not making enough, fear of spending—you are tuning your energy to lack.
And what you focus on, you attract.
The Creative Plane of Wealth Generation
There is a higher level of wealth generation that transcends the mechanical, linear approach of inputs and outputs.
This is the creative plane—where wealth is not simply earned, but attracted and manifested. This is where the greatest fortunes are built.
You can defy all the limiting beliefs most people have about “what it takes” to earn money when you operate on the Creative Plane.
Everything in existence operates on energy, frequency, and vibration.
Quantum physics has proven that our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs shape the reality we experience.
When you exist in a state of abundance, when you believe in the infinite nature of money and opportunity… you naturally attract wealth, opportunities, and people who align with that frequency.
On the flip side, if you live in constant fear of running out, you don’t just attract more financial struggles—you actually repel abundance.
The universe does not distinguish between what you want and what you fear; it simply magnifies the energy you emit.
If your thoughts are dominated by worry, limitation, survival, and fear, you will find yourself surrounded by those kinds of circumstances.
THIS IS A UNIVERSAL LAW YOU MUST UNDERSTAND.
Rewiring Your Mindset
The shift from scarcity to abundance is not about reckless spending or ignoring financial responsibility. It is about the energy and intention behind your financial decisions.
Instead of thinking, I need to save because I might run out, reframe it as I spend my money freely and wisely because I know more is always coming.
Instead of choosing the cheapest option out of fear, and going out of our way to carpool with people for the sake of gas money… choose to spend your money on what aligns with your values and the kind of life you want to live.
Have faith in yourself and your ability to handle any adversity should it come your way but DO NOT spend time and energy thinking about “what if this happens.”
“What will I do if I run out of money.”
“What is my plan… what if i can’t afford gas next week and blah blah blah.”
This will fuck the energies and repel abundance from your life.
Believe in yourself.
Know that you are capable of handling any situation that comes your way.
Understand that nothing happens by coincidence and that everything happens for a reason.
And realize that ALL fears and obstacles exist in our lives SOLELY for us to transcend them and develop the skills and strength necessary to live our most productive lives in the process of doing so.
Spend all of your leisure time forming your vision of what you want in life… down to the most specific things.
Imagine what you will feel like when those luxuries are yours.
And then put in the honest energy and effort everyday to grow as an individual and create your reality.
Wealth is not built from a place of fear; it is built from a place of power.
Those who generate massive wealth do not operate from scarcity—they operate from a deep knowing that money is limitless.
They attract money as a byproduct of their mindset, their creativity, and the value they impress on others.
What you focus on expands.
Your perception dictates your reality.
If you see the world as a fucked up place with limited resources where you must conserve and be cautious, that will be your experience of life.
If you see the world as a beautiful place with endless opportunities… if you view money as an endless supply that moves through you as you create and provide value for others, you will experience abundance in this life.
The highest earners in the world do not view money as something they need to "hold onto"—they see it as something to circulate, to invest, to multiply and they have seen it that way before they had any money to begin with.
It does not matter your financial situation, you could be homeless.. If you are able to shift your mindset and live in alignment with the frequency of abundance, overtime with deep faith and consistency, you will attract anything you want into your life.
TLDR
The idea of budgeting for the sake of budgeting, of saving for the sake of having a "safety net," is a scarcity-driven mindset that will keep you poor.
True wealth is created on the creative plane, where money is seen as infinite and the flow of abundance is directed by your beliefs, your perception, and your energy.
If you want to build real wealth, stop thinking like everyone else. Start thinking like a creator—someone who taps into the limitless potential of the universe to attract, generate, and circulate abundance effortlessly.
Shift your mindset, shift your energy, and watch your fucking reality transform.
Credit to Wallace Wattles for the wisdom and inspiration for this piece.