I agree that abundance is a state of mind. A while ago, I decided to take time out to start writing a novel and work on my own creative pursuits. I make a lot less money than I did when I had people working for me but I feel more abundant, because I’m happier.

The only time when it is difficult to feel abundant is when you don’t have enough money coming in to make ends meet. I’ve been there too and survived but I know not everyone in the world is that fortunate.

You know what Hanlie, I totally understand as many, many people are in the position your husband is in. Whatever their past conditioning, 99% of course from his parents, that mind set is kept as we go through life and many people just don’t stop to think that there is another way – perhaps a better way. I know, I was there. I could’ve easily fell into my parent’s conditioning that every cent has to be watched and that money is always the limiting factor. Well as I said, today I have no real income and I feel richer than ever!

It is amazing what our minds can do, so I do understand what you mean about “talking you guys poor”. Now of course every person is different and a lot of people are very sensitive when approached about the whole money subject. So I would consider talking to him about this slowly, not because there is anything wrong with his thinking, but because even a small shift in thinking can change both your lives and make them a little easier.
Have you heard of the book “Think and Grow Rich” – highly recommend it as perhaps the ground breaker for initiating a conversation about this perhaps.

As I said, it is a touchy area for a lot of people still, so just have patience and know that the vibration of your energy alone can make a huge difference in how things go.

@ KEITH – Hello Keith and wow – thank YOU so much for that wonderful feedback!

Yes, I totally relate to the thinking a lot about money today, but in a much, much different way! That is awesome to hear – it does feel freeing, doesn’t it.

Many continued blessings to you and abundance in every way that you desire!

First let me say, “WOW! What an awesome blog!” Okay, now that I have that out of the way…

I love this article. Like many here have commented, I have also undergone a paradigm shift in my thoughts about money over the last few years. I now think of money a lot, even more than I used too, but from a totally different place. I am GRATEFUL for everything I receive, and I don’t fear or dread “being without” as I know all that I need will come to me as I attract it to myself.

Great article, and so many more to read on this blog!

As you know, I am not earning any money right now. My husband has savings, properties and a steady income from a business that he works very hard in. Yet, his thinking about money is always of lack, scarcity and fear. In fact, five minutes ago we were on the phone and I told him to collect a parcel with my progesterone cream and our green juice powder from the post office next to his shop. He scolded me for ordering something. Apparently I “just don’t listen”. I feel like blocking my ears when he talks about lack and scarcity. He’s talking us poor!

In the end it is always us who give everything meaning – nothing is bad or good until we call it that – until we assign it that meaning. So you have been given a choice, a learning pad – what will you choose?

Will you continue to find happiness and have hope and faith or will you let worry, stress and fear set in? I am not asking simply stating what many people in your situation may want to consider.

I was greatly moved by how you are approaching this situation though and because of your belief within that you will never be in the cold – you are right.

My thoughts and positive intentions are with you at this time, as you go through what some would call a “challenging time”.

If I may add a couple of specific things… I know the health care system in the US is very different from the one in Canada and generally people may want to invest in some extra care or insurance. But here we have life insurance options too – I would personally never buy it. I like living in the moment – not recklessly – but fully.

This ties into the eating regime you are on – Patricia honestly it is so worth it to invest those apples into your body. What we put into our body each day truly makes a difference to the health we have in the future. WE can heal ourselves of anything through both thoughts and a pure, wholesome, natural diet – and then we don’t need anyone’s health insurance or other stuff like that.

And one last thing Patricia – NEVER ever doubt yourself. I know it is easier said than done, but go always what is within your heart and do that. Write what flows out of you and what speaks to you, and do not equate it with any rewards you get or don’t get. People come and go – but your satisfaction is what remains at the end of the day.

Wishing you many blessings today and always!

We put all of my youngest child’s medical debt on our house…$261,000 and we have paid it off, now we are paying off the house….I am trying to decide about giving up health ins. ($1429.00 a month) Intentionally – and about getting another job….for several weeks now I have been praying my blog would bring in more donations….but I must not be writing well enough or too desperately as during this time my numbers dropped…
worry was getting in…
Now I must decide on Thursday afternoon about giving up my Ordination or starting to apply for church approved positions.
I am meditating to heal myself, have a long history of never getting paid for the work I do….but believe it is the work I was called to do.

I bless the bills when they arrive and am so grateful for having those services provided….I bless the garden and the orchard and am thankful for their abundance.

I was thinking on my walk the reason I need to get rid of my health ins. is that I am going to die sooner than later….so I need to just figure out how to pay for comfort care….and use the money to Live in the present moment.

I am an amazing person – is this the question I should be asking and thinking about….
I am also thinking about Dr. Furhman’s regime I am on and thinking I would eat a donut if offered and not another apple right now…

Nonviolent Communication/Compassionate Communication practitioners just let the money come in that they need and they work on donations and they are never left in the cold….

Isn’t it amazing how we in fact tell ourselves what and how we think are? But in reality, we can just as easily tell ourselves a “new” story, and one that would definitely suit us better.

And it is wonderful to hear that you got into that mindset as well, for it is so freeing indeed!

Whether I am making money or not today, I realize is not my primary concern, but like you I am in the space that I am doing what I absolutely love and that adds to my feelings of abundance :)

@ CARLA – You are so welcome Carla, and thank you for stopping by to read it!

I am delighted to hear that all is working out for you, despite what others may say is a “challenge” or even a “problem”. In reality, none of these have to be such. It is as we keep mentioning the mind set we have and the meaning we give to each situation, that in the end determines the quality of our lives!