I have been understanding the idea of abundance on a deeper and deeper level in the last 15 years. I remember a long time ago, a minister spoke to us about the abundance of the Universe – talking about how we can’t count the grains of sand on a beach, or the stars in the sky. Then she was done. I thought she should have a “closing argument” but that was it. Since then, as years go by, I get it. That is evidence enough. We see proof of abundance in Mother Nature – in every square inch of soil, in the sky, in leaves falling in Autumn, new leaves sprouting in Spring, and in Winter’s extravaganza of snowflakes. Abundance is indeed everywhere we look. And I realize we always have abundance in so many ways – our family, friends, love, creativity, joy, peace, harmony, as well as financial abundance. One definition of prosperity is going forward in joy.

I love this knowing! And when I apply it to my own life, I know that there is always always always enough. That has become a mantra for me. I am a freelance book designer, and income ebbs and flows like the ocean’s tides. When I get nervous and afraid about when more money is coming in, thinking lack or scarcity thoughts, I watch the flow stop, literally. We are supplied with everything we need, and need to really embrace this truth.

If I get stuck and start doubting abundance and prosperity, I turn to spiritual readings that up my trust and faith in the absolute enough-ness of life. I affirm the great prosperity of my life. One fantastic book is called The Abundance Book by John Randolph Price (quoted above), with a sure-fire practice that you can do every day to elevate your own prosperity consciousness. I listen to a song which I have provided a link for below, by the gifted New Thought singer/songwriter Karen Drucker and the main refrain is “God is my source. God is my power. God gives me everything I need.” I have been known to listen to this affirming chant over and over again. Without fail, it lifts my spirits. Soon, I have the feeling of the grand, overflowing abundance in the universe again, and start witnessing prosperity again flow into my life. It sounds too simple but having the consciousness of prosperity and abundance is ultra-important to living a rich life.

The photo I have chosen above is the seasonal creek at our home. In wintertime, when it gets gloomy and grey here, after lots of rain, our creek starts rushing with rivulets and waterfalls. The beautiful sound of it is what I hear when I go outside. This is a reminder to me about God’s magnificent, steady bounty.

We can stop the flow of abundance in our minds, and thereby stop the givingness of the Divine. My mantra “There is always always always enough” is proven to me time and time again. Enjoy the free gifts I offer below. Let the Gratitude Reflection I created at the bottom of this newsletter sink in. And if you would like spiritual counseling about this subject, or any other, please email me. I offer a sliding fee scale if you are challenged financially. I am a licensed practitioner for the Centers for Spiritual Living (csl.org), and have been for 17 years now. It would be my honor and pleasure to help you prosper and thrive in any way I can.

How grand it is to live in a universe with such infinite bounty . . .
I am grateful to live my life opening my arms wider and wider, to receive all the good that is constantly offered to me.
I am thankful for the teeming life on this planet and beyond.
I feel humble when I ponder the diversity and grandeur that has been created.
And I gratefully give of the plentiful gifts and love I offer.