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Developing an Abundance Consciousness

Guest post by: jon leuty

Article Overview: Do you feel abundant in every area of your life? Not just "okay" but truly, wholly ABUNDANT? If you're like most people, you probably feel fortunate in some ways, but maybe not so much in others. Maybe you're blessed with wonderful family and friends, but your job is draining and stressful. Or maybe you love your work, but it pays very little so money and finances are a constant struggle for you.

Developing an Abundance Consciousness

Do you feel abundant in every area of your life? Not just "okay" but truly, wholly ABUNDANT? If you're like most people, you probably feel fortunate in some ways, but maybe not so much in others. Maybe you're blessed with wonderful family and friends, but your job is draining and stressful. Or maybe you love your work, but it pays very little so money and finances are a constant struggle for you.

When you have an abundance consciousness, you are able to see EVERY area of your life as being truly abundant, enriching, and joyful.

Not only do you appreciate the wonderful aspects of your life more, you actually attract more and more things to be truly grateful for - including money, better relationships, vibrant health, opportunities, creativity, beneficial partnerships, fulfilling work . . . and so much more.

How can you tell whether you have an abundance consciousness or a scarcity consciousness?

A scarcity consciousness is keenly aware that there is never enough to go around. Never enough money, resources, freedom, love, opportunities and other good things. A scarcity consciousness feels anxious, fearful, hesitant, desperate and constricted. The glass is always half-empty from this perspective, and all you can see are problems and challenges.

An abundance consciousness KNOWS that scarcity is just an illusion. It is firmly rooted in the belief that there is more than enough for everyone. It trusts in a never-ending flow of prosperity and joy, so it can take its time and enjoy every moment. An abundance consciousness feels light, expansive, freeing, peaceful, joyful, and harmonious. An abundance consciousness sees the glass not just as half-full, but full to the brim and overflowing from a constant stream of abundance, love, well-being, and all good things.

Which of these two states of mind do you most often hold?

If you resonate more with the scarcity consciousness, it may seem like you're "stuck" - but nothing could be further from the truth!

You can easily start developing an abundance consciousness and start attracting a constant flow of goodness into your life. It's very easy and it can be done quickly.

Here's how to start:

First, start developing a greater awareness of the abundance that already exists around you.

When you visit a large supermarket or department store, pause for a moment and notice the massive abundance in the form of material goods surrounding you. All of these things were created from nothing, and turned into something useful by a person with a vision. Notice the vibrant abundance of nature, how the animals and plant life thrive and multiply so easily. Appreciate the expressions of abundance in your own life, like the people you love, the money you earn, the unexpected surprises and fun things that happen to you.

Next, keep affirming that you always have more than enough of everything you desire.

You may be used to focusing keenly on what you DON'T have, but it's important to turn the tables and start deliberately focusing on the things you DO have. You may not be a millionaire, but are you wealthy in other ways? Focus on the things you appreciate and you'll start noticing more and more things to appreciate and feel good about! Say things like, "I always have plenty of money," and "I am so incredibly blessed." If you catch yourself starting to slip back into a scarcity focus, stop yourself and deliberately switch your focus back to abundance again. Over time, it will become a habit so you won't have to work at anymore.

Finally, give freely of your time, money, love, and compassion.

When we feel like we don't have "enough" our first response is usually to hold onto what we have a little tighter. This sends a powerful message of scarcity to the universe! Instead, start sharing your time, money and resources with others. Do so with a heart full of gratitude and confidence that whatever you send out will return to you tenfold.

(Note: you don't have to give on a large scale; just a few dollars or an hour of your time can create a new cycle of abundance in your life.)

Keep up with activities like these and before long, you'll find yourself automatically feeling more abundant - and attracting greater wealth, love, joy and miracles at every turn.

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