So how often do you really talk about money?

Not brag about what you spent on something...not complain about not being able to make ends meet...but really talk about the role money plays in your life. But talk about what the pursuit of money costs you? Is it delivering what you hoped it would?

We all have to earn and spend to live--no argument there. But how happy or miserable you are as you go about it IS something you can impact.

If you're like most, I'm guessing you don't talk about it much. It's too "personal" and you just don't want to think about it too deeply because it can be frightening. While people will brag or complain there is very little real dialogue about money and how the choices you make around it reflect or enhance your values...or interefere with them....around some of the things in life that "money can't buy."

In the coming weeks, I'll unfold some community building opportunities for you here....

There will be some forums where you can discuss ideas and swap stories. No doubt what you share will help someone feel connected and no doubt you'll learn some things from others. I'll also hop in to offer my perspective or answer questions from time to time.

And there will be some anonymous journals where you track/share some of the things I'll ask you to do to help you really get a handle on all aspects of your relationship with money.

Here you'll start building your own self- and other awareness around issues of meaning and money. You'll build your comfort level about what has traditionally been a "taboo" topic and may find you start communicating more about money to the folks in your life with whom you may need to be having some of these conversations.

Building community relieves stress and offers perspectives to not feel alone and to grow. I know you'll like it. So stop back by from time to time so you'll see when I've got this part of the site up and running. Or, just as good, sign up for my "Keep in the Loop" information list so I can keep you posted as things unfold.