Abundance ... what does that simple word mean to you? Perhaps more than money, the principle of abundance signifies that you are enough, have enough, and enjoy the healthy expectation that you will continue to have enough. Enough what? Health, time, companionship, freedom, good food, beauty, joy, and any other element that's important to your positive experience of life.
If you know people who truly embody the experience of abundance, you know that they're a pleasure to be around. It begins with a state of mind. Let's explore some common ways that scarcity can creep in to your thoughts. Then we'll create affirmations to bring you back to wholeness. Before you know it, you'll be living the dream yourself.
These 7 signs indicate that it's time for a shift to abundant thinking:
- You notice you're feeling tired. There are several reasons for feeling tired, and each of them is a tip-off that scarcity has slipped into your mind. You don't have time to sleep? You lay awake all night worrying? You're devoting so much energy to the quest of pleasing others that there isn't enough left for your own life?
Try these abundant re-routes:
* Sleep is a restorative gift I give myself freely.
* My family and I are Divinely protected.
* My interests and activities are as worthwhile as anyone else's. - There's clutter around your home, room, office, or car. Whether you feel there isn't time to clean up the house or you're concerned about throwing away something you may later want to use, clutter is (ironically) a sign of scarcity thinking. You'll feel better in a clean environment, and most seldom-used items can be replaced if you find you really need them.
* My environment reflects my life -- all is in perfect order.
* As my needs change, possessions flow easily in and out of my life. - You're clinging to extra weight you don't need. Breathe and relax. Lighten up! Let your body tell you what foods it needs in order to thrive.
* My life is buoyant and energized -- just like my body.
* I breathe, relax, and let go of unwanted stress. It's so easy to lighten up! - You dislike your job. Are you clinging to a job that doesn't suit you for fear that you'll become destitute if you quit? Fear and abundance don't mix well. Or perhaps it's only one little part of the job that frustrates you. A simple shift of focus may be all it takes to turn the whole experience around. Either way, perpetuating a feeling of animosity toward the entity that provides your income is a rather obvious way to block your flow of money, creative energy, and joy.
Find as many ways as you can think of to genuinely appreciate your current employment situation! Consider the possibilities:
* I work with some really great people. It's fun to be part of their lives.
* The work I do is gratifying. My company provides a needed service for others.
* The physical environment I work in is attractive and comfortable. It's a pleasure to be here each day.
* I learn so much each day at work! It's an exciting and stimulating environment.
* I feel good that I am able to provide for myself and my family because of my work here. - You eat a lot of processed foods. Sure, they're convenient. But much of the nutrient value has been removed in the processing, and all those additives are terrible for your health! Fresh tastes better, too. Real foods build real people.
* There's always enough time to create health.
* I feel great eating nutritious whole foods! - It is sometimes a challenge to pay all the bills. Perhaps you resent the money you spend for necessities or for re-paying debt. Perhaps you resent people who seemingly waste money when you have to scrimp to get by. If so, you already know that this approach doesn't work very well. Why not try something different?
* It feels so great to pay my bills easily and have extra money left each month for fun!
* I love walking through the grocery store and knowing I can buy anything I really want.
* It's so great to finish the month with money left in my wallet! - You find yourself focused on frustration. If you're like most of us, it's easy to find things in your environment that you don't like. Go ahead. Notice them. Then flip your thought to focus on what you're creating instead. Creativity follows your attention. Keep yourself focused on what you want.
* My creative energy easily follows thought to produce the life I desire.
* I create my world fresh every day. It feels so good to imagine the best life ever!
Elizabeth Eckert can help you explore how simple everyday choices create health — or undermine even the best of intentions. With a background that ranges from energy medicine to structural bodywork to developmental psychology, this "Stick-To-It Coach" has the experience to support you in creating the healthiest possible expression of — you!
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