Vishen LakhianiFounder of Mindvalley | NYT Bestselling Author | Transforming Lives Globally

Do you wear the energy of your future self?

21 Apr 2026 · 0 min

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In this brief dialogue, Speaker A introduces a simple gratitude practice called “arigato in, arigato out,” encouraging the speaker to say thank you both when money is received and when it is spent. Speaker B asks why this matters. Speaker A explains that typical reactions to money—feeling squeezed, worried, or resentful when paying bills—keep people in a scarcity mindset. By consciously thanking the money, the speaker shifts consciousness toward appreciation, creating a positive feedback loop that focuses on the presence of money rather than its lack. The exchange highlights how a small linguistic habit can reframe emotional responses to financial transactions and promote an abundant mindset.

Arigato in, arigato out.
You have to say arigato when you, when you spend your money. What is the importance of using this word?
When money comes in, you say arigato or thank you. And also when you spend your money, you can also say thank you, money, or arigato, your money. We are in the flow of very unhappy money. When we receive money, we feel squeezed. We kind of worry. And also when we were trying to pay the bills online or just pay money at the cashier, we feel like, "That's too expensive," you know, "Can I just pay all the bills?" We just tend to worry. So instead of going into worries and the fear of losing money, we can shift our consciousness into more appreciation. So by saying "arigato" or "thank you" to money coming in and both going out, you can start the cycle of appreciation. Instead of focusing on lack of money, you can focus on the existence of money in your life.