You’re Not Greedy for Wanting More: Redefining Abundance Spiritually
“Desire is not greed. It’s your soul asking to grow.”
✨ INTRO: THE LIE OF “TOO MUCH”
How many times have you dimmed your desires?
- “I shouldn’t want that.”
- “Maybe I’m being selfish.”
- “That’s not spiritual.”
The message is everywhere: If you want more, you must be greedy.
Especially in spiritual circles, desire is often treated as ego, not essence.
But here’s the truth:
Desire isn’t a sin. It’s a signal. A sacred invitation to expand.
This article will explore:
- Why wanting more isn’t greedy — it’s generative
- How spiritual teachings have been misused to suppress growth
- How to reframe abundance as a form of divine alignment
🧠 PART I: WHERE THE GUILT CAME FROM
1. Religious Mistranslations
Verses like:
- “The love of money is the root of all evil” (1 Timothy 6:10)
- “Blessed are the poor in spirit…” (Matthew 5:3)
Have been misapplied to create shame around wanting prosperity, impact, or influence.
Spiritual teacher Caroline Myss explains:
“Desire was never the problem. The distortion of desire is. It’s when ego hijacks it that we suffer.”
Source: Anatomy of the Spirit – Caroline Myss
2. Cultural Programming
Messages like:
- “Be humble”
- “Stay in your lane”
- “Don’t rock the boat”
These teach us to shrink, settle, and see desire as dangerous.
But what if wanting more isn’t about ego — it’s about your evolution?
💡 PART II: REAL STORY — JIM CARREY & THE SPIRITUALITY OF ABUNDANCE
Actor and comedian Jim Carrey, in his commencement speech at Maharishi University, said:
“It is not the world that needs changing, but our perspective. I’ve had everything the world has to offer, and now I just want to give.”
Carrey wrote himself a $10 million check for “acting services rendered,” dated it 5 years in the future, and visualized it daily. He received it in 1994 for Dumb and Dumber.
But what’s often missed is this:
“I want people to realize that abundance is not a dirty word. You can have wealth and be wildly generous.”
Source: Jim Carrey Commencement Speech – YouTube
🚨 PART III: SIGNS YOU’VE INTERNALIZED ABUNDANCE GUILT
- You undercharge or overgive to prove you’re not greedy
- You silence your big dreams so others don’t feel uncomfortable
- You feel bad celebrating a win
- You assume lack makes you more “spiritual” or “pure”
These aren’t virtues. They’re veils.
🔄 PART IV: REDEFINING ABUNDANCE SPIRITUALLY
True abundance isn’t about excess.
It’s about alignment.
It’s not the stuff you stack — it’s the state you embody.
According to Deepak Chopra:
“Abundance is a natural flow of the universe. The more you align with that flow, the more you experience it.”
Source: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success – Deepak Chopra
Let’s reframe:
- Old: “If I desire more, I must be selfish.”
- New: “Desire is my soul’s way of saying it’s time to grow.”
🛠️ PART V: PRACTICES TO EMBODY ABUNDANCE WITHOUT GUILT
1. Sacred Desire Journaling
Every morning ask:
- What do I desire today?
- Where does this desire come from: fear, ego, or soul?
- What is one action that honors that desire?
2. Conscious Receiving
Don’t deflect compliments.
Don’t dismiss gifts.
Say: “Thank you. I receive that.”
Receiving is a spiritual skill.
3. Unapologetic Affirmations
- “I am safe to want more.”
- “My expansion is not a threat — it’s an invitation.”
- “I can be spiritual and successful.”
4. Wealth Visibility Ritual
Track your abundance:
- Every dollar in
- Every blessing
- Every opportunity
Train your mind to notice overflow.
Source: The Abundance Project – Derek Rydall
💎 FINAL WORD: STOP APOLOGIZING FOR YOUR EVOLUTION
You’re not here to stay small.
You’re not greedy for wanting more.
You’re growing.
And growth is the most spiritual thing you can do.
Because when you rise:
- You show others what’s possible.
- You circulate blessings, not just chase them.
- You prove that soul and success are not separate.
Desire isn’t dirty.
It’s divine.
Say yes to more — not from lack, but from love.
📚 SOURCES & FURTHER READING
