Living an Abundant Life

When the topic of abundance is brought up in conversation it generally comes dragging with it talk of monetary wealth, and for most this conjures up a deep seeded feeling of lack.

However, like any other area of our lives that need attention, attracting abundance means beginning with a foundation of positive thought.

Perhaps positive thought is easier to come by if we extend the term abundance to include more then just how much money is in your bank account or sitting in your wallet.  In truth abundance encompasses relationships, love, opportunities, and every other aspect of life that makes you wanting more.

In order to increase the good in your life ten-fold, it is essential to first determine what beliefs you have surrounding abundance.

> Do you believe that friendships and fulfilling romantic relationships are nearly impossible to come by?

> Do you believe that earning more money is not realistic and probably won't happen in your lifetime?

> Do you believe that you will be stuck in a dead-end job for the rest of your career because that perfect job just doesn't exist?

If you answered yes to any of these questions then you are putting up a roadblock to achieving abundance.  Even if you avoid complaining about your situation the universe is able to just take those feelings and create an experience that reflects exactly that.  And if one area of your life is surrounded by lack then rest assured that other areas are not experiencing optimum abundance either.

Many people skirt this topic and avoid seeking abundance altogether because it brings up feelings of guilt.  Underlying messages in our society tell us that it is selfish to want what others don't have access to.  In reality, however, striving towards a more complete and full life centered around optimum happiness only opens the door for others to have the same.  Just like with positive thought, living in squalor only perpetuates the same for others.

If you truly believe in the concept of abundance then it is easy to overcome this guilt.  After all, the very term means "more then enough,"  so by claiming your own abundance you are also reaffirming that there is more then enough to go around.

Begin today by weeding out your feelings of lack in all areas of your life.  Picture an existence full of love, wealth, and opportunities for advancement and fulfillment.  No matter how unrealistic this reality may seem, believe and behave as if it is already so.