What does it mean to you to have abundance?  Abundance is defined as “a great or plentiful amount”.  Maybe you define abundance by having a wallet full of cash always at hand and living a fabulous life on the island of your dreams. No problem with that if you can but are you one of so many who live their lives in want and desire for what they can’t have and miss what they really want is right in front of them.  The truth of the matter is that no amount of money, nicer climate or fancy job will make you happier until you are at peace within yourself and most importantly appreciate the abundance that surrounds you.  

Focus on what you have.  Are you saying to yourself “I don’t have the money and can’t afford to invest in me?” Stop thinking about what you don’t have and let that negative energy go.  Step into your fear, embrace it and start believing. Shift your focus on what is good in your life and invest in your personal growth and you will be successful. Robert Collier writes “The formula of success is belief. Bring all your thoughts, your desires, your aims, your talents into the Storehouse – the Consciousness of Good, the Law of Infinite supplies and prove these blessings.”  Count your blessings – not your troubles. – Dale Carnegie

Appreciate abundance.  When you start appreciating what you have in your life the Universe has a way of giving you more. Live in gratitude, acknowledge and be grateful for what you do have.  “Offer grace for the bounty of goodness. Raise the song of harvest home, the glass of good cheer, the heart overflowing with joy. We have so much for which to be thankful.  So much about which to smile, so much to share.”

Prosperity Affirmations.  When you write in your gratitude journal of the six things you are grateful for in your day, take time to also jot down a couple prosperity affirmations.  Spiritual teacher, Iyanla Vanzant teaches: “Affirmations are a backup to prayer, since once you request something; the affirmation confirms your belief that has been given. Affirmations are a positive step toward bringing into your existence all that you need and want.” The more you affirm the more you will believe.  So when you are having a rough patch in your life try affirming the following “I can hardly wait to see the good that comes from this”.

I want to leave you with this important question you should ask yourself that I read from Randy Gage latest book: “treat this question with the reverence it deserves. Am I holding on to certain beliefs because they allow me to validate behavior that is keeping me from my greatness?”  

I am so grateful to you and honored that you take the time to read my blogs and comment.  I am blessed to be part of this Morning Coach community.  I wish all my American friends a wonderful, blessed Thanksgiving holiday.  Be safe, eat well and enjoy the bounty of friends, food and family that surround you!