I wish to continue doing this for the rest of my life, but I consider this goal to have been a real success this year.

First of all, I’ve come to a new sense of abundance. There is so much richness to enjoy in every day that doesn’t require money to fully experience and appreciate.

Secondly, I’m finally working enough that I don’t feel such a shortage every month. Of course, none of the work is secure, but I’ve diversified enough that I feel like I will always be able to make adjustments, whatever happens.

All of this feels beautifully abundant! 8 months ago

I can’t seem to link it online, but this comes from the Kripalu newsletter.

Life Lessons
by Aruni Nan Futuronsky, Senior Life Coach

Do you find yourself focusing on what isn’t happening in your life? Perhaps you find yourself stressed out about something that hasn’t even taken place yet, imagining and envisioning its worst-case scenario. As you indulge in these negative thoughts, notice how everything tightens up, both inside and around you. By not living in the moment, scarcity — that feeling of constriction and lack — pulls at us.

By being present in the moment and relaxing into what is happening, doors open wide for us. Abundance is available here, in this very moment, through mindful breath, relaxation, and gratitude.

Consider abundance, not in its usual connotation of wealth and plenty, but in its more energetic experience, as the fullness of spirit, an overflowing of presence that brings us deep connection to the moment.

Here’s a practice with which you can experiment: Find a comfortable spot, either inside or outdoors. Sit and relax. Get even more comfortable, keeping your spine effortlessly upright, relaxing around any sensations in your body. Notice your breath and invite your mind to track your breath as it travels through your body. Offer these questions to yourself:

In this moment, what are the gifts that I have been given? What are three points of beauty and perfection around me? What are three things, in this moment, for which I am grateful?

Receive the abundance of these gifts as you breathe and relax. 9 months ago

Great article about abundance.

Thanks to h.g. ~happiness for sharing. 9 months ago

what this goal will mean for me this summer. I’m losing my primary source of income for about three months (no check at all in June or July, and just a few hundred dollars in August). I’ve decided to take a vacation, more or less. I have some savings. I can be relatively frugal. I will still have some income from teaching yoga (and I’ve already picked up some extra hours subbing, consulting, and examining). I think it will be fine, and I will keep thinking abundant thoughts. :) 13 months ago

as it’s part of my intentions for this year. It’s on a post-it next to my desk, where I look at it daily. I’m just going to hide it from my list for a little while. :) 15 months ago

but I sure do feel abundant these days… 15 months ago

to get a little extra money, my health insurance provider was not one I was expecting. Apparently they made a little too much off the poor masses this year, and they have to limit their profits as a not-for-profit health plan, so they’re giving back the extra. My share is about $55 off my December bill. Sweet. I’ll take it. 19 months ago

I had some doubts as to whether I should put some details under “abundance” or “austerity”. The lines are starting to blur in interesting ways. Cutting back in some areas opens me up to a world of benefits in others. Things are being provided. 19 months ago

are arriving at my door. I’m still struggling financially, but I feel like I’m on the right track to be able to be a bit more comfortable – balancing the abundance of money with the abundance of happiness. And my life feels full right now, in a good way – so much has been provided. ♥ 20 months ago

even though I was over budget in almost every category this month, I still made more than I spent. This is, in part, because I failed to pay rent once again. Such a deadbeat girlfriend! Ha ha!

It is my hope that I’ll have more work next month. I had very little work this month, although the college pays well enough that I still did better financially than I did in June. I had one small paycheck from the end of summer at the language school, which helped too.

In the meantime, I know that I can live comfortably and still save a little bit more towards my cushion. That is, I have what I need. I will have to fix my car in October, probably. I also want to pay some rent. More work would help. Universe? Would a little more work be possible? 20 months ago

“True abundance comes not from amassing, but rather from appreciating.”
~ Chérie Carter-Scott 21 months ago

I’ve done nothing but spend money. :( My revised budget goal is just to please not spend more than I make this month, and that could be a challenge. I’ve been buying too much food out due to poor organization skills, but the rest of the money spent could be seen as an investment in my career in various ways, so I’m trying not to waste time feeling guilty. 21 months ago

Because I switched from my ex’s phone plan last month (I had no idea I was still on there years after we broke up!), I have to pay my bill a month in advance. :( I have several exciting things coming up that will also be expenses – some trips, the Yoga Crib, and other things. And I really want to go to Nepal in December but I’m very concerned about whether I can really afford it. :(

This goal is about creating – inviting – a sense of abundance into my life. Both financial abundance and abundance in these sorts of opportunities I wish to take advantage of. Without taking advantage of my boyfriend too much, because he has been doing so much to support me and I haven’t been contributing financially… I feel I am being selfish to take all these luxuries… I want to earn them myself!

I believe I can enjoy all the abundance of things I deserve to have in my life and also invite enough money in order to do these things. September and October will be tough. 21 months ago