Money Is a Form of Energy

Most of us grow up seeing money as a hard, tangible thing — dollars in a wallet, numbers on a screen, something you either have or you don’t.

But what if we viewed money as energy instead?

That idea might sound abstract, but bear with me.

I first read the concept in a book by Hill Harper I read many years ago, and the idea stuck with me.

I just thought about it again as I traded one day’s worth of my work energy for half a day’s worth of a landscaper’s energy to complete a task that I had neither the inclination nor energy to complete.When we start to view money as an exchange of energy, the way we approach our finances shifts dramatically.

Money Moves With Your Actions

Think about how money flows in your life.

You trade time, effort, and skill at work, and in return, you get paid.

You use that money to pay your mortgage or rent, purchase groceries, invest in your future, or support causes you care about.

That’s the energy in motion.

Money isn’t just paper or digits — it’s a tool that helps you move your life forward and create value for others.

This exchange of energy shows up in every financial interaction, big or small.

When you buy a coffee, you’re not just trading $5 for a latte — you’re exchanging your time and effort for a brief moment of pleasure or productivity boost.

The barista puts in their energy, too, in the form of labor. Both of you benefit, and the cycle of energy continues.

Abundance Mindset vs. Scarcity Mindset

Viewing money as energy also helps break free from the limiting belief that money is scarce.

So many people, myself included, remain stuck in a scarcity mindset, seeing the world through the lens of limited resources. They fear spending, hoard what they have, and miss out on opportunities to create more wealth.

The concept of money as energy flips that thinking.

If money is energy, it can flow freely — it can be regenerated, harnessed, and directed toward things that matter.

This is the heart of the abundance mindset.

Rather than fearing loss, you begin to see every transaction as an opportunity to generate more value. You invest wisely, knowing the energy will return in some form.

That doesn’t mean you should go out and spend recklessly.

Far from it.

But by focusing on how you’re exchanging energy — whether through smart investments, developing skills, or supporting causes you believe in — you’re opening the door to new wealth-building opportunities.

Invest in Energy-Generating Assets

Another key takeaway is how to direct this energy toward creating lasting wealth.

Rather than thinking of investments purely in terms of dollars and returns, consider them energy amplifiers.

When you put money into something that grows over time — whether it’s a business, real estate, or someone’s education — you’re feeding the cycle of energy.

You’re empowering that investment to generate more energy (or money) in return.

Even non-financial investments, like building relationships or giving back to your community, can generate energy that enhances your wealth in non-monetary ways.

Networking, collaboration, and helping others create a ripple effect of goodwill that often leads to new opportunities.

Final Thoughts

Money is dynamic.

It’s not just a measure of what you have, but how you use it to generate more value — for yourself and others.

Viewing money as an exchange of energy helps you focus less on what’s being spent or lost and more on the opportunities to grow, create, and thrive.

By embracing this perspective, you’ll unlock a healthier, more abundant relationship with money.