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Cultivating abundance:
It's not all about the money, y'all.
For a long time, I associated abundance with money and my financial status.
Since I’ve embarked on the healing journey, I have realized that there are many forms of abundance. And whenever I start worrying about money, or there not being enough of something, or whatever else is triggering me to focus on what I perceive to be lacking in my life, I know it’s time to shift to an abundance mindset.
What is an abundance mindset?
Cultivating an abundance mindset involves shifting your perspective from scarcity and lack to one of abundance and plenty. We do this by focusing on what is already abundant in our lives.
Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into.
10 Forms of Abundance to Tune Into Now
Aside from financial abundance, there are numerous other forms of abundance that contribute to a rich and fulfilling life:
1. Health Abundance: Having good physical and mental health is a form of abundance. It includes feeling energetic, vibrant, and free from illness.
2. Relationship Abundance: This involves having meaningful relationships with family, friends, romantic partners, and community members. It encompasses love, support, companionship, and a sense of belonging.
3. Time Abundance: Having an abundance of time means feeling in control of your schedule and being able to allocate time to activities that bring you joy, fulfillment, and relaxation.
4. Creativity Abundance: This involves having a wealth of creative ideas, inspiration, and imagination. It’s about expressing yourself creatively through art, music, writing, or any other form of self-expression.
5. Intellectual Abundance: Having access to knowledge, education, and opportunities for learning and growth is a form of abundance. It’s about expanding your mind and continuously developing new skills and expertise.
6. Emotional Abundance: This involves experiencing a wide range of positive emotions such as joy, gratitude, contentment, and peace. It also includes having emotional resilience and the ability to navigate challenges with grace.
7. Spiritual Abundance: Having a sense of purpose, meaning, and connection to something greater than yourself is a form of spiritual abundance. It involves feeling aligned with your values and beliefs and experiencing inner peace and fulfillment.
8. Environmental Abundance: This encompasses having access to clean air, water, and natural resources. It involves living in a safe and nurturing environment that supports your well-being and enhances your quality of life.
9. Opportunity Abundance: Feeling like there are endless possibilities and opportunities available to you is a form of abundance. It involves being open to new experiences, taking risks, and embracing change.
10. Gratitude Abundance: Being grateful for what you have and finding abundance in the small things in life is a powerful form of abundance. It involves appreciating the present moment and finding joy and fulfillment in everyday experiences.
Next time you start feeling fearful about there not being enough (whether that is not enough money, time, or something else), I hope you’ll come back to this list. I hope it reminds you how much you do have, and that there is plenty of goodness already present in your life, right now.
This week’s practice supports creating an abundance of health. Try it and let me know what you think!