The other day I heard somebody say that “she could not demonstrate prosperity unless she had a certain number of people to listen to her speak.” I was dumbfounded at this remark because her words were her personal affirmation and demonstrated her belief system. I am sure she has created exactly as she believes. This is a very interesting perspective and you could fill in the blank with whatever you want… “I cannot demonstrate prosperity unless_______________________.” You can see the fundamental error in thinking when you look at this example. First it is already affirming a negative and a lack so there is no way that this person “could demonstrate prosperity” with this mindset, but more importantly prosperity is so much more than financial gain. In this particular case the person was talking about money, but prosperity is not just about money. Prosperity is a spiritual principle that applies to health, happiness, wealth, good fortune, and yes money.Wealth, Success, and Prosperity are often used to describe money but the truth is that there is so much more to Prosperity than money. We demonstrate prosperity whenever we are grateful for all that we have and we see that there is no lack in The Universe, not really, only in our minds and our limitations that we place on ourselves and others. When we understand that every individual is born perfect and has the potential to be, do and have whatever they want by their birthright and understand that there is no “lack” and hence no number needed to “demonstrate” prosperity. It isn’t a certain amount of dollars, clients, cars, relationships, houses, or whatever else our minds can conjure up. All that is illusion and what keeps us separated from our true selves and from happiness and true joy. When we put these kinds of expectations upon ourselves and others we can never be happy or prosperous. We will constantly try to fill ourselves and attain enough of whatever it is we think we need. We will continually seek happiness in things and others. True Prosperity is an inside job. It is an effect that overflows from the cause of our right thinking.
I felt very sad for this person who said this too because she works with others and money and really thought she had to have a specific number of potential clients in the room or it wasn’t worth her time. It was all about quantity and not about quality. This person did not understand the first thing about spiritual principles or the law of cause and effect or she would have understood that prosperity is a way of mind. A way of thinking that says, “I have all that I need” and “The Universe provides and gives me all I want and need.” To want or need affirms lack as opposed to gratitude which affirms abundance. When we are grateful for what we have we see the abundance everywhere and we overflow with Prosperity and Joy. We demonstrate Prosperity by living our life’s purpose and showing others our passion and allowing that which we have been given to flow back to others. We demonstrate our wealth by giving back what was given to us in time, energy, knowledge, money, or whatever it is we have to offer. When we put out into the world what we have been given The Universe rewards us ten times ten fold what we have given. We must in essence, give it away to keep it. Prosperity is about creating and adding value to the world through our loving kindness and letting that flow from us to others. It is about giving and not taking. When we are doing what we love we are prosperous, wealthy, and successful no matter the numbers. Nothing anybody can do or say can change that or take that away from you. You are living your life from your true purpose or core genius. Your success cannot be measured by the number of widgets you create, sell, or earn. You are successful by your very love for what you do and your energy and enthusiasm will attract whatever it is you seek be it clients, money, or things. It is a mindset that you already are successful. It is not a destination to be achieved. That somehow you are here but you want to be there. You are always here and you understand that the time is always now!
The idea that somehow we are waiting to have something or attain something is an illusion which keeps us further away from happiness. We demonstrate prosperity by our health, wealth, and thinking. The right way of thinking is what brings all things to us. A good question to ask is how have I attracted these results or lack thereof? When we take responsibility for all that we have created through our thoughts including the good, the not so good, and everything, we will understand the powerful position we are in to change things we do not like in our lives and to create and re-create at will.
Wishing You Much Prosperity,
George
George Castro, LMFT is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Life Coach, and Intuitive Healer. For more information you can write George at gccoaching.com or visit him on the web at http://www.georgecastromft.com
