Money, like sex and politics, is something rarely discussed at dinner tables. But what if we talked more about money as friends, family members, neighbors? This book pulls back the curtain on the meaning of money and allows the reader a glimpse of long-held societal assumptions, thereby rendering them a little less toxic, powerful and dangerous.

Written in the tone of an old, trusted friend, Meditations on Money invites the reader to quiet reflection on matters usually considered untouchable. Digest this book slowly like a daily devotional, a training manual, a recipe, or a travel guide to a new country where you don’t speak the language. Not intended to be a comprehensive guide to money management—there are plenty of those out there—this book partners with the reader in a wager that mastering money, not simply having more of it, is a far more valuable skill than it might appear. In fact, it may be tantamount to mastering life, something money can’t buy. Meditations on Money is not so much about stewardship as it is about stewarding as a way of life.

Through these meditations you’ll learn to be more comfortable with money, more comfortable with talking about money, more comfortable thinking about money. You’ll feel less guilty about what you do or don’t do with your money. You’ll be inspired to redistribute wealth and know what you are doing when you do it. You’ll stop nervously laughing about shopping as a pastime or retail therapy or getting three scoops of ice cream as a treat. You’ll also get acquainted with some of history’s greatest thinkers on money and wealth, those spiritual masters who continue to teach us how to live well. And you’ll learn how to be your own boss about money—you’ll stop being imprisoned by money, spiritually, and start living a life of freedom.