I've used the word 'prosperity' rather than 'wealth' for this section because in our culture wealth indicates money and there is far more than that to the sense of abundance that we are looking for here. In fact a person can be quite rich and not feel prosperous.

While having enough money for basic needs is important beyond that a sense of prosperity can come from many things, not all of them even material.



1-It helps us a great deal to have a place of command in our home.  
By this I mean a place where we can observe our surroundings while
feeling we are viewed with respect.   In a room it is often a large 
chair places where the person sitting there can see the whole room 
and the door.  The head of the dining table is another example.  Other
things that will improve that  sense of command are being near good 
light or  near pleasant objects in the room.

Even though you believe that you should not 'one up' others there
are times when it is best to assume this position.  For example with 
children this can give us a sense of authority preventing the need for 
argument.  With guests we might want to be in such a position to keep 
the conversation going smoothly.  Think about your home and where
the the commanding  position is in each room.

2- In order to experience the feeling of plenty we need to have the 
things that make us aware of our abundance somewhere in sight,  
if not the real object then photographs or something symbolizing 
them. Give the things you love a place where you can admire and 
interact with them  but be aware of the difference between plenty 
and too much. Sometimes when we have a general feeling  that we 
do not have enough it may be because we have too much of what 
you do not need.

If you have possessions that make you feel sad or poor you need to 
get rid of them.  Notice your feeling about the things in you home for 
something may be beautiful in itself but leaves you with negative 
feelings.  Other things may be ragged and worn and you need to rejuvenate 
them or give them up. Anything that is unimportant or uninteresting to
you needs to be given away or tossed out.

3-Begin  to see your belongings as items you are caretaking.  You need to 
provide good storage and care of them. Each time you are irritated with  
problems finding something or  finding a place to put it, you are  given 
the feeling that something is 'lacking' in your life.  To increase your 
sense of wealth you need to organize and clear things out.   If things
have a place and are kept where they belong it gives you a sense that 
your goals are in reach as well.

Be aware and appreciative of those things you do choose to keep.
Give them care that demonstrates that they are precious to you.
It isn't the number of belongings you have but the value they 
have to you that matters. You might find you are far richer 
than you thought.

4-In our search for prosperity it is not the need  to have so much in
our possession as to have a sense of abundance, a feeling that things
will always be plentiful. What we want is a sense of plenty coming
to us and of our being able to pass it on to others.  This is far 
different than  hoarding.  In fact the person who feels he or she 
must hoard is not feeling  a sense of abundance at all.

We need to know that we can move forward with our dreams assured 
that what we need on the way will be there. Remember that each destination
brings a new beginning.   Water is a good symbol of this natural flow. 
This is why a fountain, fish tank or bird bath is a good  item to remind 
us of this freedom and ability to move on to new things in our lives.
Even a lovely picture of water can be helpful.
Consider this new way of looking at prosperity. Often you will find a way to feel more prosperous or help a family member to feel so by trying some of these possibilities. Remember even the smallest child in you family needs to have a sense of command over some things. And even children can feel impoverished when showered with too many things instead of fewer belongings that are really wanted and cared for.

Home As Our Haven