I’ve been thinking about trickle-down economics lately. In the simplest of terms, it refers to the notion that if the people at the top have less constraints and are able to keep more of their money, they will have more to invest in business development. Which should mean that financial opportunities will eventually “trickle down” to those in every economic class, and in effect boost the economy for everyone.
While it sounds good in theory, it only works if the money actually trickles down. It only benefits others when the wealth is shared. History suggests that the theory doesn’t necessarily pan out. But then, I’m not here to belabor the pros and cons of it as an economic theory. I am, however, interested in looking at it as an emotional one. What are the trickle down results of our inner wealth and resources?
Our emotional currency is the state of our own health and well-being. It grows when we invest in the business of becoming our best selves. It builds when we do the hard work of healing our wounds. It compounds when we keep at it over time. It pays dividends out of the profits of our labors to become as healthy as we can in every way..
Unlike the actual economic theory which places the power to do good in the hands of the few, when it comes to growing our emotional capital, the power is ours for the taking. Right here. Right now. Whatever we invest to grow our selves can’t help but trickle down. It can’t help but boost the inner economy of those we love, those we work with, and those with whom we share this planet.
I don’t know about you, but that sounds like a good investment strategy to me.
