Wealth and Spirituality...Friends or Foes? (part 2)

(continued, part two)

     Begin to look for abundance in everything. Notice the abundance of clouds in the sky, the abundance of leaves on a plant, the profusion of flowers, the myriad grains of sand. Start each day by counting the good things in your life, and end each day by acknowledging all that you have accomplished. Understand that abundance, or wealth, is all around you, and that the only reason it is not in your life is your OWN subconscious decision to block it, deny it, or reject it, so that you can make your "life scripts" true for you. If you are ready to receive, let the Universe know!

     At least once a day, open your arms as wide as you can and say "I am open and receptive to all the goodness and abundance of the Universe!" Say it as if you mean it. This affirmation is recommended by Louise Hay. She also suggests a visualization, called the "Ocean of Abundance." Imagine you are standing in front of a vast ocean. On either side of you, there are other people, also wanting to partake of the ocean of abundance.

     Each one of you has a container, as you scoop up the water from the ocean. Look in your own hands and see what you are holding. Is it a cup, is it a teaspoon with a hole in it, is it a vase, or a tub? Maybe you have a pipeline hooked up! Just notice what is in your hand. This is symbolic of your current prosperity consciousness. If you have a cracked cup in your hand, not to worry; YOU have the power to change that container, simply by changing your consciousness.

     Visualize yourself with an ever larger container, and know that, no matter how much you or anyone else takes, the ocean will never run dry. When it comes to wealth, now is the time to realize that this is a world of too much money, instead of not enough. Begin to get a sense of the largeness of life. Start to see the other side of the coin.

     In my life, learning to claim my abundance included all the things I have mentioned in parts one and two of this article, along with a very important extra. One day, while in a bookstore to get my son a book for school, I happened to glance at a bookshelf. There, right at eye level, was the audio book entitled "Rich Dad, Poor Dad." My inner wisdom said, "Buy it," although it was not a book that ordinarily would have interested me.

     In my life, however, part of truly tuning in to my own abundance was learning financial literacy, something I sorely lacked. That book got me started on my path to financial literacy, a path I continue on now with additional study of financial knowledge, and accounting classes. Although "Rich Dad, Poor Dad," is an excellent series and has helped me greatly, I do not contend that this is the only way to gain such knowledge. Remember this affirmation: "Everything I need to know is revealed to me, and everything I need comes to me, in the perfect time-space sequence."

     The same is true for you. Practice the above affirmations and visualizations, learn what you REALLY believe about money, and let your own inner wisdom guide you. You are on a wonderful journey of knowledge and fulfillment. Enjoy your trip!

AFFIRMATION: I deserve and willingly accept an abundance of prosperity in my life.