What is abundance?

If you look at Dictionary.com, they characterize it as "a great or plentiful amount". I feel that's a good starting point. I think you must begin to ask yourself, "What is it that I want prosperity in?".

Many folks relate this idea of being bountiful to financial matters. While this is an important area, all areas of your life can provide you with a feeling of having "a great or plentiful amount". Which leads me to a thought.

To me, seeking prosperity in my life is a pursuit for a feeling. Isn't there a feeling you get when you feel bountiful? When you become aware of a new understanding in your spiritual life, you feel prosperous inside. You feel fulfillment. You experience inner peace. When you manage your money matters the right way and everything is taken care of, you feel that inner fulfillment.

Is that not how you experience these happenings? It is for me. This is accurate when I take care of my health and I exercise. Or when I take time to turn off the TV and read in order to realize something new. I'm bettering my mind and I feel that abundance. I feel the peace and stillness within myself.

So, to me, although the definition of abundance seems to speak of gaining or obtaining something, it's not those objects that I want, it's that "feeling".

Can you relate to this? Are you fed up with feeling a bit empty, a bit lost, a little out of touch with yourself with yourself and what makes you, you? If yes, I suggest it's time you slow things down a little and begin to go more within yourself to find the answers.

It wasn't until I began to do this that I saw what was truly significant to me. When you seek life abundance and that feeling of inner tranquility, it helps you to cancel out all the stuff the TV, magazines, movie stars or your family & friends have inundated you with since you started your life journey.

You realize how to filter all this information out and get to the bottom of what makes you joyful. You begin to see who your true being is and what you need.

Does this mean that you'll solve all your "issues" overnight? Heck, no!

But inner peace moments come more often. More moments where you understand, "You know, my life is fulfilling in so many ways." And as time goes on, these moments last longer and occur more often.

Ultimately, I think that's what we're here to do. You and I are here to learn how to figure ourselves out until we live a complete life of inner peace. A life where we know from deep within ourselves that we simply "fit" whatever life conditions we've put together for ourselves.

If the secret to you experiencing a life of abundance is sensing yourself more, are you ready to begin digging? Are you ready to confront the issues within that hold you back from emotional, spiritual, financial or physical abundance?

I realize it takes a bit of time, a little work (on yourself) to achieve the "whole", abundant life you're seeking. We live in a "fix me now" or "give it all to me now" universe. But you're unique. What may be simple for you is difficult for others and vice versa.

Of course, it's accurate to say that some issues can be fixed instantly by just determining to change. But I urge you to be understanding of yourself. Allow yourself the time to let change come to you naturally.

A great many of your problems can be tracked back to the "fight" between the conscious and subconscious aspects of yourself. You must teach your conscious mind to mellow out in order for you to get in touch with the deeper "you". This deeper "self" will educate you on your life purpose and authorize prosperity to surge into your life in all the important areas.

Invest the time to look within, recognize your purpose in life, and learn how much your mind's thoughts either stop you from experiencing a life of abundance or help you experience authentic inner peace.

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Matthew M. DeSilva is the writer and creator of Life Purpose University, where you will find the free 5-day mini-course called “5 Key Blessings When Discovering Your Life Purpose”, that will guide you as you focus on finding your life purpose and achieving life abundance. Get it now at: http://www.LifePurposeUniversity.com