There Is No Scarcity

[luv2salsa]

"When you are worried about your health or the health of a loved one, your concentration focuses like a laser.  Suddenly there's a clarity about all of life because you realize what is important.  Living is important.  Every day is a gift.  You ask for another chance to get it right.  Most of the time you're given it, and you're very grateful.

     But worries about money mock you.  They steal the joy of living because they follow you around all day like a dark, menacing shadow.  At night they hover at the foot of your bed waiting to rob you of sleep.  When you're worried about money you dread the days and you agonize at night.  Without thinking, you throw away every precious twenty-four hours that come your way.  You cease to live, and merely exist.

     If you are worried about money today, take heart.  You have the power to change your lifestyle and move from a feeling of lack and deprivation to a feeling of abundance and fulfillment.  Money ebbs and flows in our lives.  What should remain constant is our realization that abundance is our spiritual birthright.  American gospel singer Mahalia Jackson once said that "It is easy to be independent when you've got money.  But to be independent when you haven't got a thing---that's the Lord's test."

     This is what I have learned and share with the seeker in you.  The simpler we make our lives, the more abundant they become.

     There is no scarcity except in our souls."

                                                                                                       --- Sarah Ban Breathnach

[Teresa16135410]

Jan. 14, 2009 at 11:44 AM

Its a NO for me! It most definitely is not. I have lost everything 2 times over. Only to gain it back again. I have found that the ONLY thing that really matters and stays is GOD and my family! I LOVE that!!!! Not "things!" Even the basics. Its amazing how little you really need and how many other options you have out there.

Thanks for shareing. I'll vote popular!

[veg4animals2006]

Jan. 14, 2009 at 1:49 PM

Teresa is too funny... she'd say "no" even if she only had a dollar in her pocket.. lo

We don't have a lot of money. My DF works a full-time job for $7/hr, but we make it by. I just don't worry about the little things.

[momofmn]

Jan. 14, 2009 at 5:02 PM

I know what your talking about....Unfortunately, money CAN steal ones joy real quickly, but the choice is yours whether or not you will allow it to....

I have been a single mom of almost 2 years...I lived of the Cs from the X while attending school....but now, ge;s decided he will not pay anymore. Its been nittersweet, because I know there are some things we are probably gonna loose, and who knows what we will do, etc.

But, I just dont wanna live like that....I cant worry about it any longer....I have to let go and let God!!! 

[luv2salsa]

Jan. 14, 2009 at 9:45 PM

Thank you ladies for the feedback and support!  I am going to continue to post the daily excerpt from this book called "Simple Abundance" a daybook of comfort and joy.  It started on January 1st and it is full of lessons that will help you become happier and more content.  I am going to post today's in just a little while.  Enjoy! 

Momofmn:   Live your life for God and He will bless your days!

(Original Poster)

[moomers]

Jan. 15, 2009 at 12:12 PM

Perfect message for all !!!