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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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