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control over our lives than we previously thought. We're learning
that there's a definite connection between what we believe and
think about, to what we actually experience in our lives. Thought
creates reality. What you think about becomes real. Those of us
who believe that there's not enough to go around, will create
a world of scarcity for ourselves. Those of us who believe there
is more than enough for everyone, will have a life filled with
abundance. Whatever you believe to be true, will become true
for you.
The
bonus is that God (substitute "Universe" or "Source"
here if you wish) is more than happy to provide us with not only
our needs, but more. God wants us to be happy, not suffer. So
when we choose scarcity, we're not only making ourselves miserable,
but we're defying our creator at the same time. Many people confuse
abundance with greed and excess, thinking that abundance is being
selfish. I can assure you this is not true. Actually, abundance
is more about sharing than being selfish. God is all about
abundance, and abundance is good.
I
completely understand the difficulty of believing in an abundant
world when reading the news headlines or witnessing the massive
poverty throughout the world. But trying to change the world before
changing ourselves will only lead to anxiety and frustration.
When we truly adopt abundance in our own life, then everything
else seems to fall in place. We tend to see beauty where we used
to see flaws. We see love where we used to see hate. We experience
happiness where we used to be sad. We experience clarity where
there used to be fog. But most importantly, we see opportunities
where we used to see limitations. Thinking in abundant terms
really is that powerful. I've witnessed the power of abundant
thinking firsthand, after adopting it myself.
What
can you do to attract abundance into your life?
Here
are some recommendations:
First,
understand your current beliefs about abundance. What do
you believe to be true about the world? Be honest. Once you understand
your current beliefs, then you'll have a firm understanding of
any potential obstacles. Our beliefs, conscious and unconscious,
are by far our biggest obstacles. Do you believe you deserve
abundance? Saying 'yes' to this question is a major challenge
for many people.
Define
specifically what abundance means to you. Does it mean health?
Wealth? Love? Peace? Be very clear on your definition. No one
can help you if you don't know exactly what you want, and God
doesn't understand ambiguity either. Trust yourself to know exactly
what you truly need in life.
Claim
abundance in your life. Do whatever you need to make this
claim. Have a ceremony. Send an email to everyone you know. Do
whatever it takes to cement this new way of thinking into your
life.
Ask
for help. Use your current belief structure. Pray, meditate,
reach out. Whatever you need to do, do it. Whatever you want to
ask for, ask for it. Don't be shy. Confidence is required.
Regularly
reinforce your new beliefs. Affirmations are an amazing tool
that not only help us change our old, unhealthy beliefs, but also
help put abundant thoughts in our heads on a regular basis. Be
sure to use positive affirmations ("I am thin and happy"
instead of "I need to lose weight"). Using the present
tense for your affirmations makes them real.
The
final recommendation, once again, is to watch the movie "The
Secret." In 90 minutes, you'll come to understand what might
otherwise take years.
A
world filled with abundance is a beautiful thing. The only way
for it to happen, though, is for each of us to do our part.
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Bill
Stimpson is a coach, consultant, and writer who encourages
others to think independently. Learn
more about Bill.
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