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Money is more than just paper and coins. It carries stories, beliefs, and patterns that we inherit from childhood, culture, and past experiences.
Many of us carry hidden money blocks that create stress, guilt, or fear when it comes to wealth.
Shadow work is one of the most powerful ways to uncover these blocks and shift them.
When you explore your shadow, you bring unconscious beliefs into the light. Shadow work is not about judging yourself but about understanding why certain fears or behaviors exist. Once you meet these parts of yourself with awareness and compassion, you create space for healing and transformation.
If you ever find yourself thinking, I am not good with money or I do not deserve abundance or even rich people are greedy, these are clues that shadow work can help you. Let us dive into how shadow work can clear money blocks and then move into journal prompts that guide your journey.
Why Money Blocks Show Up
Money blocks are subconscious beliefs that limit how much wealth you allow yourself to have. They may come from:
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Childhood experiences of hearing parents argue about money
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Religious or cultural teachings that glorify struggle or poverty
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Fear of judgment if you become more successful than your peers
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Traumatic experiences where money was lost, stolen, or misused
Your conscious mind may want financial freedom, but your subconscious may resist it if it associates wealth with guilt, shame, or danger. This inner conflict shows up as procrastination, undercharging for your work, overspending, or self-sabotage when money starts to flow.
Shadow work helps you gently meet these parts of yourself so you no longer run on old programming.
How Shadow Work Helps With Money Blocks
Shadow work brings awareness to the unconscious patterns you carry about money. When you write down your fears and triggers without judgment, you release their hidden grip on you. Instead of avoiding your discomfort, you face it with curiosity.
For example, if you feel jealous when someone shares their big earnings, shadow work allows you to ask, What does this jealousy teach me about my own money story? Often, it reveals unmet desires, feelings of unworthiness, or beliefs that you cannot have the same.
Through journaling, you create a safe space to explore these thoughts. As you process them, you replace old limiting patterns with new empowering ones that support your abundance.
How to Journal for Shadow Work
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Set a safe space – Choose a quiet corner where you will not be disturbed. Light a candle, play soft music, or keep crystals near if that feels grounding.
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Write without judgment – Shadow work is about honesty, not perfection. Whatever comes up is welcome.
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Pause when emotions rise – If you feel heavy emotions, breathe deeply, drink water, and remind yourself you are safe.
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End with compassion – After each session, write something kind to yourself like, I am open to healing my money story.
Shadow Work Journal Prompts to Clear Money Blocks
Here are prompts you can use to gently uncover and release money blocks. Write freely and let your words flow without censoring them.
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What are my earliest memories about money and how did they shape my beliefs?
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What negative phrases about money did I hear growing up?
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Do I feel guilt or shame when I receive money? Why?
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What emotions do I feel when I think about people who are wealthy?
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Have I ever believed that wanting more money makes me greedy or selfish?
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How does money influence my self-worth?
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What fears come up when I imagine earning much more than I do now?
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Did my family ever argue about money? How did that affect me?
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When have I sabotaged financial opportunities in the past? Why?
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Do I associate money with freedom or with stress?
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What do I believe would change in my relationships if I became wealthy?
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What judgments do I secretly hold about rich people?
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Have I ever pushed money away out of fear of losing it later?
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Do I believe I have to work extremely hard to deserve money? Why?
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In what ways have I tied my identity to financial struggle?
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What hidden benefits might I be getting from staying in lack?
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Do I feel safe holding onto large amounts of money? Why or why not?
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When was the first time I felt powerless with money?
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What beliefs about money do I want to release because they are not truly mine?
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How can I forgive myself for past mistakes with money?
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Do I allow myself to imagine abundance without guilt?
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What would it mean about me if I became financially free?
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What shadow parts of me fear losing love, acceptance, or belonging if I grow rich?
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How can I show compassion to the part of me that fears abundance?
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What new money story do I choose to create moving forward?
Money blocks are not permanent. They are simply outdated stories that your subconscious still holds onto. By shining the light of awareness through shadow work journaling, you reclaim your power to choose differently.
Healing your money story is not about becoming obsessed with wealth. It is about creating freedom, safety, and joy so you can live your purpose without limitation. Each time you face your shadow with compassion, you open more space for abundance to flow into your life.
Your journal is your safe container. Trust the process. Keep writing, keep reflecting, and keep choosing to believe that you are worthy of all the wealth and freedom you desire.
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