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Originally Posted by Wanderer
Sorry I've been away for a bit and didn't get to reply earlier.
I don't feel I'm doing a disservice to myself by not charging for "spiritual services". My "calling" is similar to many out there, and my job provides me with plenty of opportunities to assist people with tangible results through situations that they don't have the luxury of money, peace, or health to take time to address their spiritual growth. There are many "light workers" out there in public service jobs (First Responders, Nurses, Doctors, Teachers) as well as every other job type, who make their world a significantly better place and often would never think that they are providing a spiritual service.
My job involves me sorting through the chaos that is our world: often in life and death situations. In the rare moments I get to connect with and provide guidance to someone who is fortunate enough to be able to work on their spiritual journey, I am thrilled for them and that is payment in and of itself. As far as gauging if someone is sincere in their desire to grow, it really doesn't matter to me if they are or aren't at this point in their life. One of my roles in my career is a trainer, and if I am teaching someone who doesn't want to learn, it's no skin off my back. Same for spiritual teachings.
It would certainly tickle my ego convincing myself that the advice I provide changes someone for the better, which alone is worth charging money for. I'm not trying to be disrespectful with the previous statement, but I highly believe that everybody is capable of providing themselves with all the spiritual knowledge and guidance that they need (as opposed to want). Many people are lazy, not willing, or just not in a position to go down that path, and therefore they seek exterior guidance. So if they are fortunate enough to have money and time to pay for those services: all the power to them. And with that, I'm okay with people charging others for money for those things. But let's not raise ourselves on a pedestal either.
I know you likely will not agree with me, and that's okay. My perspective is shaped by my experiences in life, which may be different from yours and everyone else's who may be reading this.
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Thank you for your opinion, and I like to hear what others say.
First of all, I don't think that money, peace, or health is a luxury as you say in your comment. I think it is as normal as the opposite, as we live in a world of duality. I also believe that the "normal" state is abundance and health and the opposite only occurs when you are out of alignment with who you truly are. All negative situations are wake-up calls.
Also, I understand that a lot of people might have "normal" jobs where they are paid and they are helping others, and still do other more "spiritual" work too, or not. I do not feel called (at least not now) to be on any job. I feel called to be a transformational coach and dedicate myself fully to it, therefore yes I need to be paid for my services. Everyone is different and that is what makes sense for me.
I never said that someone might be or not sincere to grow. I said ready, which is completely different.
I agree with what you said that everyone is capable of going within and do their own spiritual work, but in the beginning of a spiritual awakening many people seek spiritual guidance because it is a very confusing and scary time.
I provide for those people at that specific time. Eventually, all people that are committed to their journey of awakening and self-discovery will come to a point where they stop seeking external guidance and will start to listen to themselves, but that is further ahead in the journey.
If I had all the money I need without having to be in a job I do not want to be, I would certainly do the spiritual work for free and reach a lot more people. But I don't.
I have to provide for myself and my daughter and this coaching work is what I feel called to do, nothing else.