What does finding pennies mean?

                    By Bayo Ogunmupe

    My dear reader, do you know the meaning of the saying: finding pennies while walking along the road? Because it an Anglo Saxon saying many of us might not understand its meaning. Anytime you find money along the road, it means you are attracting wealth. But if you do what most people do and step over the money, thinking it is just a kobo or 10 naira. Then you are actually repelling money. Most people a subconsciously repelling money and wondering why they are  struggling so hard to make the two ends meet. By walking past money on the road, whiling praying to make money; you are sending a clear signal out to the universe or God: Money stay away from me.

    The universe is saying: "If you won't pick up a penny or five naira, then why should I send you thousands of naira?" Most experts on wealth attraction will assert that you are sending negative signals to God; that you are saying don't send me money. What if God is testing you to see if you can be grateful in little things. What if you are picking up that 10 naira, you are struck with a million dollar idea? What if by stopping to pick that naira, the delay caused you to meet the love of your life? It is not the naira but what the gift represents: manna from heaven, gratitude and abundance, and the prospect of meeting new opportunities and great good luck.

    If you saw a bundle of a thousand naira notes on the ground, won't you pick it up? That was what I did visiting Baban Lawyer, the elder brother of my friend namely Sunmonu Kusamotu of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister, one rainy day about 10 years ago at Ikeja. Stepping onto a dirt road linking his house to the Obafemi Awolowo Way, I saw a  bundle of 500 naira notes  in a poodle of water. I picked it up only to find N10,000 wrapped in a brown envelope. It was manna from heaven for me that week. I have never been without helpers ever since.

    I was not just excited picking up pennies, because I knew it isn't just about pennies to the universe, it is about good opportunities and the vibration of money. That is how the universe puts money in front of you. Which is why you should always say yes to money on the road whether you are on foot or in the car. Pick up the money found, rub it between your fingers and say thank you to God. Then circulate the money by spending the cash to increase the flow of wealth. Buy a homeless person a drink and donate money to a cause that inspires you.

    Your action after finding money will signal to the universe that you are in a vibration of abundance. The more you help strangers who cannot repay you, the more money will find you. Seeing pennies on streets is a sign you are about to manifest lots of money in your life. But it is if you are grateful that the law of abundance will begin to operate. When you align the vibrations of your mind with what you truly want, the manifestation of your desire happens so much faster.

    This behavior aligns with the habits of highly effective people. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People written by Stephen Covey is really an insightful book. I have learnt a lot from reading it and would like to share it with you. Being proactive is a key habit of effective people. They take action immediately on their needs and wants. You must imitate them. Always keep your destination in view, so that all steps you take will be in the  direction of your vision.

    Put first things first by clarifying your values and goals. Plan and prioritize your activities so that you can focus on opportunities not problems. Opportunities bubble into your life through built relationships. Think win-win because the universe is lacking nothing. There is enough for everyone with the cooperation of others. In any situation, seek first to understand and then for you to be understood. The basic communication types are: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Listen to understand, not to reply. By deeply understanding others and the environment, you get accurate information with which you can work with others effectively.

    Synergy brings about great powers among people. Synergy means working as a team, rather than as separate individuals. Every member of the team gains insight and the momentum for more learning and growth is created therefrom. Synergy helps expand minds and promotes greater improvement. Always sharpen your saw. By sharpening your saw beforehand you keep yourself abreast of your rivals. Life is competition. Sharpening your saw means preserving and enhancing your spiritual, physical, emotional and mental powers. For you to maintain good physique, you need exercise and nutrition. For the spiritual, you need clear values, commitment, study and meditation.

    For the enhancement of your mental powers, you must read, visualize, plan and keep a journal of thoughts and activities. For your social and emotional stability, you need service to others, empathy, synergy with your team boosting your self confidence and security.