Wealth — what an attractive and desirable word for most people in the civilized world.
Few would refuse the chance to find a genie in a golden lamp and wish for wealth. Everyone wants it, yet few truly understand what wealth actually means to them. Even fewer know where to find that golden lamp with the genie inside.
We tend to see wealthy people as lucky, as if they have been kissed by fate. Their fortunes appear to be the result of hard work and complex financial maneuvers. Big money is often associated with big problems. Success in financial matters is believed to come only through years of trial and error.
But what if being wealthy isn’t complicated at all? What if anyone can achieve it, regardless of whether they consider themselves lucky or unlucky?
— “No way!” you might say.
— “If that were true, everyone would be rich and successful. But clearly, that’s not the case.”
That’s right—it’s not. But think about this: being healthy is the natural state of the body. The body constantly strives to maintain balance and well-being. We are all born with the potential to stay healthy, yet not everyone does.
Wealth works the same way. It is a potential that exists within every person. It is not something that can be given or taken away—it is something that can be planted.
— “Okay, hold on!” you might say again.
— “We’re talking about money, not gardening. What does planting have to do with anything?”
This is where we turn to ancient wisdom—teachings that have been around for 2,500 years and have proven their effectiveness in every country, culture, and political system.
These teachings explain that every moment, through our thoughts, words, and actions, we plant mental imprints in our consciousness. Over time, these imprints ripen and shape our reality—including our finances, relationships, and opportunities.
It’s like a gardener unknowingly walking across his land with a hole in his pocket, scattering seeds everywhere—some of weeds, some of flowers, and some of delicious vegetables. One day, he looks at his garden and finds a mix of carrots, thistles, and roses growing side by side.
Not the best harvest, right? Neither a well-maintained farm nor a flourishing garden.
In the same way, we unconsciously “plant” our financial reality through our daily thoughts and actions. Some seeds lead to abundance, while others lead to scarcity.
When you give something to another person, when you help even a single living being by offering your time, effort, or money, a corresponding mental imprint is left in your mind. This imprint remains in your subconscious, gathering strength and energy like a growing plant or tree. At some point, it pushes its way into your consciousness and creates not only your perception of the world but also how you see yourself.
Michael Roach, The Diamond Cutter
Now that we understand “planting,” the next question is: What should we say, think, and do to ensure our garden grows only wealth and not financial weeds?
The answer is simple. Folk wisdom tells us, “You reap what you sow.” Tibetan wisdom says, “The result is always similar to the cause.”
What does this mean? It means that wealth can only be created by planting the seeds of wealth. It’s completely logical!
If we send abundance into the world—if we sincerely wish for the prosperity of others, including competitors, ex-spouses, and even strangers—we are guaranteeing the growth of our own wealth.
Wealth is a feeling (and therefore a reality) that comes to anyone who has been generous in the past. That means wealth is available to absolutely everyone.
Michael Roach, The Diamond Cutter
So, we’ve established that anyone can become wealthy. All it takes is planting the right seeds—helping others to become wealthier.
But one question remains: Why is wealth so unstable for many people?
Thanks to the internet, we see countless stories of the rich losing everything and becoming poor.
We also see stories of poor people suddenly becoming wealthy—often through things like winning the lottery.
Ancient wisdom has an explanation for this too.
The reality is that every mental imprint eventually “fades” and dies, just like flowers in winter.
The energy stored in a financial seed—planted through an act of generosity—eventually depletes. The moment money enters your bank account, the energy of that seed is used up. It has done its job. You received what you had planted.
But if you want peonies blooming in your garden all year round, you must continually plant new seeds. Otherwise, in a few months, you’ll be staring at a dry, lifeless patch of soil.
The same applies to wealth. It must be consistently replanted. There is no difference.
So, with these simple truths in mind, do you still think of yourself as an unlucky person destined to struggle financially forever?
Just start applying the law of cause and effect, and soon you’ll see for yourself that you are a truly Wealthy and Lucky Person!
