Okay, so folks have been asking me about this ‘kingdom wealth’ thing I’ve been trying out. It’s not some get-rich-quick scheme, let me tell you that straight up. It’s more of a personal journey I started a while back.
My First Steps
It all began when I felt kinda stuck. You know, like running on a hamster wheel, especially with finances and just my general outlook. I stumbled across this idea, ‘kingdom wealth’, wasn’t really sure what it meant, sounded a bit fancy, maybe religious? But the core idea I got was about shifting how you think about resources, about abundance, not just cash.
So, I decided, okay, what’s the harm? Let’s give this a shot. The very first thing I did was simple. I just started paying more attention. Like, really noticing where my money was going, sure, but also what I already had. Sounds basic, I know. But I grabbed an old notebook and just started jotting stuff down. Not just expenses, but things I was grateful for each day. Kinda forced myself at first.
The Actual Practice – Day In, Day Out
This wasn’t a one-week challenge. It became a daily thing. Consistency was key, I figured. Here’s roughly what I did:
- Mindful Spending: Before buying something non-essential, I’d pause. Ask myself, do I really need this? Or is it just a fleeting want? This alone saved me quite a bit over time.
- Gratitude Journaling: Kept that notebook going. Some days it was hard, felt forced. Other days, stuff just flowed. Noticing small things, like a good cup of coffee or a chat with a neighbor.
- Giving Mindset: This was the trickiest bit. The idea was about generosity. I wasn’t loaded, so I started small. Giving a bit more time to help someone, donating clothes I didn’t wear, sometimes adding a little extra to a tip. It felt weird initially, like I should be hoarding, not giving.
- Shifting Thoughts: Actively tried to catch negative thoughts about lack or scarcity. When I caught myself thinking “I can’t afford that,” I tried reframing it to “How could I afford that?” or “Is that the best use of my resources right now?” It’s a mental muscle, took practice.
Honestly, there were weeks I slacked off. Felt like nothing was changing. Doubted the whole process. It wasn’t always easy, felt a bit abstract sometimes. Was I just playing mind games with myself? Maybe. But I kept trying to get back on track.
What I Found Out
So, did I suddenly find a pot of gold? Nope. No magic money appeared. But something else shifted, slowly but surely.
My stress levels around money definitely went down. I felt less anxious, more in control, even though my income didn’t drastically change overnight. I started making slightly better financial decisions, almost naturally. Found I had a bit more at the end of the month, mostly because I was plugging those little spending leaks.
The biggest change, though, was internal. I started feeling… well, richer. Not just in my wallet, but in my life. Appreciating relationships more, feeling more content with what I had. The focus shifted from ‘getting more’ to ‘stewarding well what I have’. It sounds cliché, but that shift from a scarcity mindset to one of sufficiency, maybe even abundance, was the real deal.
Looking back, this ‘kingdom wealth’ practice wasn’t about a destination, like hitting a certain bank balance. It was about the way I walked the path. It changed how I see things, how I handle my resources (time, money, energy), and honestly, it brought a lot more peace. It’s an ongoing thing, definitely not finished, but that’s my experience with it so far.
