Abundance
Abundance is your birthright! I define abundance as having "more
than enough." "Enough," of course, is a relative term. What is
more than enough for you may not be nearly enough for another. Only you can
define what "abundance" means in your own life. And only you can give
yourself permission to have it.
The universe will support you in gaining abundance in your life, but it
may take a change of attitude, a willingness to be more flexible, and some
diligent work to rid yourself of the beliefs with which you were programmed.
How many of us heard the phrase "rich b-----" while we were
growing up, or "that wealthy snob." Phrases like these poisoned our
minds to believe that people who were abundant were somehow not so nice. In
reality that is not true. There are both wonderful and not-so-nice people at all
income levels. Wealth has nothing to do with integrity of character.
If you were programmed this way, you may be blocking your abundance
because you don't want to become "one of them." To heal this belief
seek out positive examples of wealthy people who are doing good in the world.
Convince yourself that these stereotypes are false.
Another belief that might be blocking abundance in your life is the
popular phrase, "Money is the root of all evil." My angels have taught
me differently. Fear is the root of all evil. Money is neutral. When people
don't put faith in God and acknowledge Higher Power as their source and supply,
they fear that they will not have enough of what they want. They use or acquire
money in inappropriate ways. The money is not the problem. The fear is.
Money can be a wonderful tool. It can be used to create comfort and
beauty in your life, adventure, freedom, and the ability to give in ways that
you otherwise could not. When you have more than enough, you will naturally want
to share your joy. It is human nature to be generous when we feel we have more
than enough. No matter how much money we have, if we are afraid of not having
enough, we will be stingy... with our time, our money, and our love.
And of course, abundance comes in so many ways other than money. I feel
abundant when I spend time with good friends, or when I stand near the top of a
mountain watching the sun travel across the sky. I feel abundant when I go into
an expensive chocolate store and order a single decadent truffle (usually less
than the price of a cup of coffee.) I feel abundant when I have a morning to
sleep in late, or when I make the time to sip a cup of tea at night while
looking at pictures in some gorgeous book. I feel abundant when I look at the
stars and know how dearly we are all loved by the Divine.
Abundance is seen everywhere when you have a grateful heart. If you are
feeling lack in your life, search out ways to be grateful for the things and
people you do have. Take Oprah Winfrey's suggestion and write down five things
you are grateful for each day. Say thank you to someone who has helped you. If
you want more love, be more loving. If you want more money, spend a little on
something that makes you or someone else happy. If you want more time, take a
little for yourself and let the other priorities slide for an hour. If you want
more freedom, get in the car and drive. By giving what you want to receive you
are "unclogging" the pipes in your system, allowing spiritual power to
flow through you and making way for more.
If there is something you want and can reasonably afford, but are afraid
to buy for fear you will need the money later, by all means, go out and get what
you want. Otherwise you are putting your faith in lack, not abundance. If you
are waiting to do something until you have the money, ask yourself what will
that add to my life? For example if you are waiting to take a vacation until you
have money, ask yourself, "What will the vacation give me?" Perhaps
the answer is "a rest." Schedule a day off to rest now. If the answer
is "adventure," seek out ways to have adventure now that are less
expensive. Get creative! The more you add a quality to your life, the more you
will be supported in having that quality in the future.
And realize, the greatest abundance comes from giving and receiving
love. Even if you have no one in your life, you can contribute love to the
universe by volunteering or simply by doing something you love. Put out some
loving energy and you will always get it back.
Each one of us has a quality our soul came to express in this world.
Each one of us has secret dreams and desires that our soul plants in our hearts.
If we follow these dreams and desires, if only in very small steps, they will
inevitably lead to having more abundance in your life. This is, in fact, the
greatest secret to abundance... knowing that you are so loved by God that if you
allow it, the Divine will give you all your heart and soul truly desire... if
you allow it and are willing to give up control!
