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http://www.easisell.com/blog/manifest-by-making-space/ Manifest by Making Space | The Way of Money
How to Be Abundant Now
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All these talk about the economic crisis, millions of people losing jobs or being in massive debts, thousands of families being evicted from their homes, businesses going bust – they’re more than enough to drag anybody down.
I used to find it hard to stay upbeat, inspired and excited about my life, my work and my goals. It was so easy to let things get to me and think all gloom and doom. Do you have a similar experience?
Maintaining a positive outlook can be challenging when you are constantly bombarded with negative energy, and when things don’t go your way. If you’re not a highly aware and emotionally resilient person, it could sap your energy which then lead to stress, lack of motivation, loss of drive.
So here’s a list of things I have done that worked well for me. If you feel you are lacking in any way right now, I promise that if you do the exercises listed below, you will tune in to the Abundance that is always here and now.
When we feel negative, it’s because we are resisting what already is; we’ve allowed ourselves to believe that things should be happening exactly the way we want them.
The trouble is that most of the time, they don’t happen that way. So we have two choices: we either fight it, or we accept that they are as they are, and then do whatever is needed to bring about the experience we want.
The sooner you accept that it’s utterly pointless to keep expecting things to be other than what they already are, the less you’ll suffer.
In addressing any thinking problem, I highly recommend Byron Katie’s “The Work”, because it’s so simple and it gets right to the source of all our problems: our mind.
I’ve found that in order to change anything, usually all I need to change is my mindset. And when I do, I’m able to move on and focus on what’s within my control. I’m more able to take responsibility over my life situation. And life is so much easier.
It reminds me of a quote that says:
Whoever said that was a wise person, indeed.
#2: Contribute.
The best way to feel abundant is to demonstrate abundance with your actions. So give the thing you desire more of, and watch it come back to you a thousand fold!
#3: Adopt an Attitude of Gratitude.
Whenever things get to me, I take time to ask myself, “What am I so grateful for right now?” “What’s so great about my life right now?”
The key is to focus on what you do have, not on what you don’t have. Focus on what you want, not on what you don’t want. And even when what you do have seem “bad”, be thankful for them, too.
This single practice alone enormously changed the way I experience life. I used to label experiences as either “good” or “bad”. Over time I have come to see that these are merely value judgements, and that it’s actually the so called “bad” things that gave me the opportunity to grow and to evolve. It’s the challenges that gave depth to my experience as a human being. So I now see that everything that arise in this moment is truly a gift, and I have learned to be very thankful for anything.
Try this exercise:
Make a list of all the things you appreciate about yourself and your life.
What’s so great about you? What are you good at? What makes you so proud about you?
What could you be thankful for right now?
Who loves you and who do you love?
List them all down – be honest and generous, and take time to notice the simplest, little things that we tend to take for granted. If you do this really well, you’ll realize just how rich your life is!
#4: Make a list of all the things that make you feel strong, then do at least one of them every day.
What makes you feel GOOD? What activities make you feel tall, purposeful, energised, competent, STRONG?
If you ask me, I feel strong:
How about you? What actions make you feel strong? Whatever it is that empowers you, do it at least once every day.
#5: Talk to yourself with respect, appreciation and positivity.
Do you ever talk to yourself negatively? If you’re like most people, chances are you do – most of the time!
Try this exercise: see how long you can manage without putting yourself down, blaming yourself, making pointless judgments, issuing self-criticisms, or comparing yourself to others. You may find this hard if you havent done it before, but if you try you will at least notice just how bad and how often you talk negatively to yourself.
Replace your negative self-talk with positive affirmations like:
#6: Acknowledge yourself for every effort or accomplishment.
Every evening, I list all the things I accomplished during the day. I list every single thing I am particularly proud of, every fearless little thing I did. It looks something like this:
Today, I acknowledge myself for:
From one perspective they may all be but small accomplishments, but it’s not the point of the exercise. The point is for you to make conscious daily choices that are moving you forward, and to make sure you acknowledge your progress! Most of us are conditioned to focus on BIG things, on HUGE accomplishments, often forgetting that it’s the little moment-by-moment steps we make that determine our results.
# 7: Take good care of yourself.
Allow yourself the space to just be. Set aside a special, sacred time with yourself – it’s a date!
Take some time to indulge yourself, to express yourself, to reflect about your life and set time for the things that truly matter to you. It could be anything as long as you feel taken care of, appreciated, nourished, renewed, rejuvenated. It may be by taking a walk in the woods, writing your thoughts in your journal, doing your hobby, spending time with oved ones, volunteering at your favourite charity, travelling, having your hair or nails done, getting a massage – anything that takes your fancy.
The point is to be you, nourish you, love you!
# 8: Do a Social Detox.
I avoid people who constantly gossip, whine, backstab, snipe. I avoid people who play victim and poor-me dramas. I avoid people who complain constantly, blame others for their problems, people who are interested in problems and never bother with the solutions.
List all the people you constantly spend time with. Do they bring out the best in you? Do they support you to be better, bigger, brighter, stronger? If not, perhaps it’s time to ask yourself some tough questions.
Two years ago I did a complete social detox. I stopped associating with people who were negative and people who did not support me, or inspire me to be bigger and better and bolder. Some of these people were close friends of mine, and it was hard to part ways with them, but I simply accepted that it was the best thing to do. I never stopped loving them – I just stopped spending time with them.
For me, it’s true that the quality of company you keep is directly proportional to the quality of your life. If you want to fly high, you must be with the eagles, not the chickens! So If more than one of your closest friends are losers, look closer – you might have already turned into one.
In Conclusion
Acquiring habits that help us stay in tune with abundance will ensure we always feel strong, focused, grateful, and powerful.
These habits involve: purifying our minds, sharing our blessings, practicing gratitude, doing the activities that make us feel strong, positive self-talk, acknowledging our efforts and every little step we take, taking care of ourselves, and associating only with people who encourage us to be the best person we could be.
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