Is abundance in your life?

Do you have any or all of the following in your life?

- Someone who loves you?

- Fresh water to drink?

- Legs to walk on?

- Food to eat?

- Roof over your head?

- Physical health?

- A clear mind?

- Some amount of money?

- Clothes to wear?

- Friendship?

- Sight and hearing?

- Any degree of happiness?

- Time to enjoy what you like to do?

- Ability to breathe on your own?

Then yes, there is abundance in your life so be sure to include gratitude and get some more of it!

It's okay to be wealthy!!

Being wealthy allows you to.................

1. Have fun!
2. Give to others
3. Plan for a secure future
4. Enjoy abundance
5. Live a healthy lifestyle.

and so much more!!!!!!

In other words, it is possible to enjoy financial abundance and still do good for not only yourself but others as well. Some may say that money is the root of all evil but money can be used for good as well! So be wealthy and use it to put forth good in the world!

You CAN choose!

Earlier this week, I was informed by one of my peers at work that one of my employees decided not to come to work because according to a contract, the day was listed as a holiday (Lincoln's birthday). I noticed that no one else decided to skip work, she was the only one. At first, I was a bit dismayed and then angry over the decision she made which was clearly not in compliance with company directives for that day. A day later, I was still finding myself festering over the circumstances that had occurred the day before. Being frustrated with myself, I wondered how long it would be before I stopped obsessing over something that I had no control over. What had happened could not be reversed.

I was fortunate to come across a phrase that could be used as a tool for smoothing things over within myself and to put things in proper perspective. After all, why cry over spilt milk as the saying goes. The phrase "I choose peace rather than this", is something I picked up from the personal development program I am currently studying. How nice it is to have something available that can help you be in charge of any potentially confrontational and stressful situation that comes your way. Choose peace and reap the rewards and benefits. Try it for yourself and see what you think!

Trying to stay positive when you are surrounded by negative....

I work at a job that is in charge of administering unemployment insurance benefits to people who have become unemployed or are working less than full time. Throughout the course of the workday I speak with numerous individuals who are facing difficult times due to financial reasons and are also faced with the stress that results. Foreclosures, car repossessions, no food you name it I have heard it. Occasionally people have even told me of contemplating suicide. As I progress throughout any given day I take pause and am thankful for the things and blessings that I have. I could allow myself to become down emotionally after listening to the numerous problems that people tell me about or I could be happy that I am in a position to provide some much needed assistance. Granted, by the time I get home I am pretty worn out after a day at the office but I am thankful for being able to enjoy the lifestyle that I currently have.

I am not trying to make this sound that I am oblivious to what is going on around me but being as how my reality is separate from others, I try to take responsibility for what does occur to me and to learn from it as well. In previous readings I heard someone telling of how whenever something less than favorable occurs, stop and ask "How does event serve me"? and "What can I learn from this"?

Recently I went to the movies with my son and saw "The Book of Eli". What impressed me the most was how the main character in the film was expressing gratitude to God for the blessings that were bestowed upon him even when faced with dire circumstances. Another good mention of how to deal with challenges in life is presented in Joel Osteen's book "Your Best Life Now". Highly recommended reading!

So even though the thought of turning 50 this year does not exactly thrill me, I am grateful for having been able to enjoy life this long, for the numerous wonderful things I have learned during my forties and for the opportunities that will present themselves in the time to come. Perspective is everything!

I wish good fortune and PEACE upon everyone!