Parisa Fitz-Henley Instagram – Alright folks! How are we working with money these days?? I just got inspired by @maggieq posting from her garden and thought ‘that’s a money saver!’ Especially those of us impacted by the current #WGA strike and possible #SAGAFTRA and #DGA strikes — we might need to make our money stretch further than many of us already have. Let’s share some ways we’re saving/making money and supporting our well-being during this time. I’ll start! 1. I’m looking to and asking others for their ideas and examples. 2. I’m thinking more about what I really need. 3. I’m cooking ahead more for myself and my parents (I’m very fortunate to live near them 🙏♥️) 4. I’m making backup plans and exploring my lesser-used but dying to get out there abilities. 5. I’m reminding myself that my worth is not dictated by an outdated economic system or ideology but rather by eternal principles. “Dost thou reckon thyself only a puny form/When within thee the universe is folded?” — Baha’u’llah 6. I’m remembering how little I’ve gotten by on at various times in my life — and that in many of those periods I’ve collected some of my favorite memories. 7. I’m remembering the pricelessness of humility. 8. I’m remembering my impressive (if I do say so myself 😎) toilet paper rationing abilities. Thank you Auntie ‘Rona! 😅 9. I’m thinking of the incalculable benefits of friendship and the sometimes shocking sweetness of brief interactions with strangers. 10. I’m remembering that I’m not and have never been alone. I’m accompanied by friends, family (biological and chosen), our ancestors (pretty sure they don’t just stick to supporting family of origin), and Spirit. 11. I’m grateful for the power of gratitude to change a slog into a quest and a struggle into an adventure. 12. I’m remembering that it’s not our paychecks that make us artists/teachers/healers etc. It’s our souls. But being paid fairly is important too. ☺️ In essence I’m looking at material, emotional, mental and spiritual interventions to reframe my perception of life on a daily basis. And I would love to hear your thoughts — from regrowing scallions to healing generational trauma about money. Now you, please! 🤩🙏