Bari Tessler - The Art of Money: A Life-Changing Guide to Financial Happiness

PRAISE FOR THE ART OF MONEY

Money has always been personal, but the rules of money have changed. Bari Tesslers methodology helps you to do just thatuse money as the genesis for self-discovery, self-examination, and self-love.

JACQUETTE M. TIMMONS, Financial Intimacy

Bari Tessler has a gift for helping you dive deeply into your past, current, and future relationship with money in a conscious and compassionate way. This is a must read for creative entrepreneurs and for anyone wanting to truly thrive.

JENNIFER LEE, The Right-Brain Business Plan and Building Your Business the Right-Brain Way

Ive taught about business and money to thousands of heart-centered and spiritual entrepreneurs, and Im really struck by the humanness, the practicality, and depth of this book. I know Im going to be recommending it to our clients and community as a primary resource.

MARK SILVER, MDiv, Founder/CEO of Heart of Business, Inc.

The Art of Money offers a fresh perspective and makes the daunting topic of money approachable and, I dare say, fun!

FARNOOSH TORABI, When She Makes More, Host of So Money podcast

Dive into these pages if you are ready to be free of your fear and resistance to all things money. Follow the injunctions and you will feel more clarity, direct connection, and overall coherence as the artist of your money world.

KATIE TEAGUE, documentary filmmaker, Money & Life

Bari Tesslers approach to getting mindful about money is full of compassion and love. She shines a gentle light in all the places we dont want to look, and from there, change is possible.

ANDREA SCHER, Founder of SuperHeroLife

I feel so much joy holding this book! Its packed with time-tested wisdom, mature strength, and loving support. The Art of Money process is built on decades of refinement and a deep, heartfelt mission to improve lives. If you want to improve your relationship with money (and life and love and legacy), this book will help and you will thrive.

CHRISTOPHER PECK, The Resilient Investor

The Art of Money offers a sacred and essential bridge between money pain and shame and our deepest dreams for financial well being. Bari Tessler has the rare gift of holding space for healing AND inspiring action. If you desire a new relationship with moneyan empowering one, worthy of your highest selfthis is the perfect place to start.

WOKIE NWABUEZE, Executive Coach and Speaker

Bari strikes a potent balance between vulnerable stories, brass tacks practices, and an overarching spiritual framework. At long last, we have a compassionate guide to help us feel at home in one of the most taboo (and troubling!) areas of our livesmoney.

SARA AVANT STOVER, The Way of the Happy Woman and The Book of SHE

This book is a rare gem filled with honesty, integrity and real solutions for anyone who wants to deeply explore their relationship with money. A true pioneer in the financial therapy field, The Art of Money should be required reading for everyone, but especially for financial service professionals and therapists.

DEBORAH PRICE, Money Magic and The Heart of Money, Founder/CEO of The Money Coaching Institute

Wise, warm, and eloquently written, The Art of Money is for everyone who desires more clarity and confidence in their money relationship. In her seasoned style, Bari helps your head and your heart journey together toward more peace and prosperity.

LISA GRACE BYRNE, Founder of WellGrounded Institute and author of Replenish

Bari Tessler has found a masterful way of mixing her money methodology with the encouragement we can all appreciate when we face our money fears. The Art of Money could be your rite of passage to a fulfilling life and the bank account balance to fulfill on it. Youll feel the revolution from the first page until the last.

GLORIA & RICARDO MCRAE, Co-Founders of Wedge15.com

The Art of Money is a deep salve for one of our most hidden wounds. Bari Tesslers storytelling, grounded practices, and sage wisdom have offered me hope and new way, which Id never considered before, and would have never found without it.

RANDI BUCKLEY, Coach and Founder of Healthy Boundaries for Kind People

Bari Tessler says that deep money work isnt magic. But I found, by taking her astute, delicate and wise lead, and following her program diligently, my relationship with money transformed magically. Baris wisdom will help you welcome money back into your life consciously, with great care and grace.

MARTHA J. HARTNEY, Attorney

In The Art of Money, Bari Tessler gracefully unfolds an elegant and gentle pathway from the provocative point of looking money in the eye to deeply honoring its teachings and allowing ourselves to heal in its presence. This spiritual and practical map is a beautiful read inviting us to pay attention and soulfully shift our relationship to our resources.

NANCY LEVIN, Worthy: Boost Your Self-Worth to Grow Your Net Worth

How often in your life has money, the elephant in the room, eluded your grasp? Gently nurturing, wise, and always compassionate, Bari is our mahout, as we ride atop that magnificent animal, guiding us with every step, making sure our journey with money is safe, fulfilling, and effective and offers new and expanded vistas along the way.

APRIL BENSON, To Buy Or Not To Buy

Parallax Press
P.O. Box 7355
Berkeley, California 94707
parallax.org

Parallax Press is the publishing division of Unified Buddhist Church, Inc.
Copyright 2016 by Bari Tessler
All rights reserved

Edited by Rachel Neumann
Cover and text design by Debbie Berne
Cover photograph Danielle Cohen

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available upon request.

eISBN: 978-1-941529-21-8

v3.1

YOU BELIEVE A good life is a conscious one. You reflect deeply, question the status quo, and infuse your decisions with good intentions. You might not have it all figured out, but youre pretty sure the meaning of life has something to do with being as loving, compassionate, and mindful as possible, in big choices and teensy ways, every day: from smiling at passersby to being a conscious parent to finding a way to make a big, positive impact on the world with your one beautiful life.

Normally, youll look the toughest taboo in the eye. (Heck: youll pour it a glass of wine and share a few laughs.) From body image to spirituality, diet to a meaningful career, youve gotten brave, gotten honest, and worked to create healthier, more intimate and mindful relationships with yourself, with others, and with the different aspects of your life.

But theres one nagging exception. An area of your life that youd rather not think about, let alone talk about. One last taboo that can still turn your palms sweaty and give you that icky, pit-in-the-stomach feeling. Its the elephant in the room.

MONEY.

Money was the elephant in the room during that family dinner when you announced your new careerand watched your parents panic. Money was the elephant sitting between you and your sweetie that weekend you gave each other the cold shoulder after fighting about whether to take a vacation this year. Money was the elephant in the room when you berated yourself after splurging on those boots you werent sure you could afford.