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Creating Abundance Intro
I have a passion for helping others learn the spiritual laws and principles of the Universe for creating abundance and in particular financial abundance. I was fortunate in my life to come across these laws and principles when I was turning 30.
Many years later, oh, about 22 years later, I had the opportunity to lead a small group of women in learning these concepts for manifesting abundance in their lives. From that experience I was motivated to study the specific topic of psychology and abundance.
Following my graduation with a Master of Arts Degree, I created my business, Rites of Abundance, and developed an Abundance Course that I teach and that is available on my website. As I became aware of technology, I taught this course using teleconferencing. Through another technology, the internet and blogging, I am able to teach you how to manifest your desires.
So, this blog is for you!
You can start reading at any point because all of the information is important, but in order to start at the beginning you have to scroll to the bottom of the page and click on older posts. As my entries grow you might even have to click multiply times to find the first posts. Stick with it…if creating abundance is your desire, it will be worth your time and energy!
My Dearest Creating Abundance Readers,
I just reread my New Year’s wishes blog. I couldn’t believe how fast 2010 went by and now it is March 11th of 2011. I have to say that the speed in which our days are moving now is equally swift. There is an Aborigine saying…how long is eternity? So if we have forever it really is irrelevant how quickly the days pass. However, I think the challenge is adjusting to the pace.
One of the things that is helpful for me is an Abraham-Hicks quote and I paraphrase. You will never get it all done. Knowing that really takes the pressure off. For me it frees me to focus on being in the moment and doing the best I can.
On New Year’s Day or maybe even the first week of 2011, I desired to choose a new direction for this Blog. Of course, it had to be about creating abundance. Instead of drawing on the knowledge I’ve acquired through the years of studying metaphysics, and the coursework I studied for my Masters degree, I desired a new perspective. I had an abundance of choices for there is an abundance of material to choose from. Have you heard of the book title, the Prosperity Bible? It is a collection of the major, classic works on the topic of abundance. I considered writing based on those essays and books. The Prosperity Bible is like a gold mine of teachings and contains enough material to write on the theme for a life time. Okay, but at least a year…wink, wink.
However, I came across a new source. Although the book was new to me, the author was not. I was introduced to Robert Scheinfeld through his audio series called the 11th Element. At first I was intrigued with his ideas, but then one part didn’t ring true for me. You know how we hold onto books and audios thinking someday maybe we’ll listen again, and we know we probably won’t. That was the case for me…I still own the 11th Element.
Robert’s latest book is called Busting Loose from the Money Game. In my next blog I’ll write the story of how a friend of mine kept bugging me to read it. Until then, remember…
Abundance is Your Birthright!
Creating Abundance – 2010 to 2011
Can you imagine that this year is coming to a close? Weren’t we just ringing in 2010? I want to thank all of the readers of Creating Abundance for your interest and support. It has been a privilege to share my knowledge with you.
May this new year of 2011 be a year filled with the qualities and blessings that you desire from the very deepest places of your heart. As we move forward in the new year I will be sharing with you new thoughts and ideas about my favorite topic…Creating Abundance.
Until then, remember…
Abundance is Your Birthright!
Preparing for the New Year
Tony Robbins shared these 4 steps to prepare for the new year that I’d like to pass on to you!
1. Make a list of all of the great things that happened to and for you in 2010.
2. Make a list of all of the things that personally sucked for you in 2010. Suck is a technical term according to Tony! 
3. What are you committed to accomplish in 2011?
4. What rituals will you create to make these commitments a reality?
Carve out an hour to do these 4 steps
Creating Abundance with Goals
So far in this series of posts I’ve covered principles, purpose, mission statement and desires. In creating abundance each one is building on the previous one. I know that the first three require some hard work, but listing your desires should have been pure fun.
Do you know the difference between a desire and a goal? You’re absolutely right…a goal is a desire that has a date attached to it. Otherwise, the desire remains a desire or a dream. With a time frame attached to the desire you have a clear objective to move toward.
The next step in this process is reviewing your goals – the ones that met the criteria of something you truly desire, is enough, is within your human possibility, and does not contradict any other item on your list. You also put a dollar value on each desire.
With those details you can turn your desires into goals. Two qualities necessary for your goals are detail and clarity. Let me give you an example.
Your desire is to travel. You pack your bags and arrive at the airport. You walk up to the ticket counter to buy a ticket. The first question the attendant asks is, Where do you want to go? Hmmm…you don’t know.
You have to know where you want to go if you’re going to buy a ticket. Let’s say money is no object. Still you have to know where you’re going. What if where you want to go doesn’t have an airport but only a train station? What if you packed North Pole clothes and you’re going to the tropics?
I’m sure you get the idea. So desiring to travel must be clarified with details…where you’re going, how you’re getting there, what time of year, what activities you’ll do once you’re there, etc.
The more clarity you have and the more details you envision the easier the next step will be. That step is creating your plan of action. I’ll cover that in the next post. Until then, remember…
Abundance is Your Birthright!
Creating Abundance and Identifying Your Desires
In the last three posts, I have written about principles, purpose and mission statement. Now we’re ready to move forward with desires. In creating abundance knowing your desires is imperative. Otherwise, how will you manifest them?
This activity is going to be lots of fun. This is when you turn your dreams into concrete ideas. For some, this will be an easy activity, but for others those dreams have been so stifled that you have to go on an archeological dig to find them. But they do exist.
If you’re in the first group, who has an easy time identifying your desires, then all you have to do is grab a paper and pen or your computer and go for it. List all of your desires big and small. Let freedom reign. What do I mean by that? Do away with judgment. There will be plenty of time to evaluate your list, but for now have a blast and list everything you’ve ever desired.
For those who fall into the second group, who struggle for whatever reason with identifying your desires, be gentle with yourself and give yourself time. You might want to take a few days or even a week to do this activity. Perhaps you need to begin by going back to your childhood or teen years to remember the things you dreamed about.
Oh, remember that this list of desires isn’t just about material possessions although those are to be included, but also include desires like getting a degree, the hobby you’ve put off, learning a language, acquiring a new skill or deepening one you already have, joining a group or guild, traveling, etc.
Does the issue of self worth come up for you? Are you feeling that you don’t deserve what’s on your list? If so, your new mantra is, “I deserve (fill in the blank) just because.” The just because is just because you exist. You are a child of God and need no other reasons for your desires. Perhaps, I need to add a caution…as long as your desires do not harm another.
Now that you have your list, you are going to go over each item and ask yourself if you truly desire it. Imagine your life with that particular thing or item. How does it make you feel? If you honestly feel that it enhances your life then it stays on the list. If not, simply eliminate it. No harm, no foul. You get to do the editing.
Three other questions to ask yourself about each item are: Is it enough; is it within your human possibility; and does it contradict any other item on your list?
Next you will put a dollar amount next to each item. You’re preparing for the next step. Next week I’ll be writing about goals. Until then, remember…
Abundance is Your Birthright!
Creating Abundance with Your Personal Mission Statement
Now that you’ve spent time thinking about your principles and purpose you’re ready to begin writing your personal mission statement. You might be asking, “What is a mission statement?” It is the blending of your principles and purpose into a statement that describes your life now or in the future. However, it’s important to write the statement in the present tense as if it already is so.
There are some guidelines that will be helpful in this process. You can use whatever writing style feels most comfortable. You can make your statement using bullet points, prose as in a story, hand drawn pictures or photos. Whatever works for you to get your thoughts and feelings down on paper is perfect. This is your mission statement so be creative. No one has to see it unless you decide to share it.
Ultimately, you’ll want to create a short version…one that is summarized in a sentence or two. With this concise version you can write it on an index card and carry it with you or memorize it.
Do mission statements change? Sometimes, but typically they don’t unless you have a big revelation. For instance I was reading Tad Crawford’s The Money Mentor. This is a fictional account of a young woman whose life is a mess because of an accumulation of debt. At the beginning of the story she is rooming with two other women and also has a love interest. One common element of these four people is their love of dancing…they all aspire to be professional dancers. By the end of the story her wanna be love has an accident and decides that he really isn’t interested in being a dancer. He chooses to go back to school for a law degree. The same thing happens with one of her roomies when she realizes she no longer wants to struggle financially to be an artist. Instead she decides to return to school to earn a degree in business. In both cases, a big shift was made and therefore had they written their personal mission statements, a rewrite would be a must.
There is no judgment of right or wrong, good or bad to be made about making a change. People change and their personal missions change, but for the most part a personal mission often stays true to its original intent.
I’ll use another example. Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich, spent 20 years of his life researching, writing and perfecting a philosophy of success based on the knowledge and wisdom of the wealthiest men of his time. He withstood criticism and ridicule from family and friends during those years; however, he remained true to his mission.
Where did he draw his strength from? Good question! His mentor was Andrew Carnegie, who made him the following proposition. If Hill would agree to dedicate the many years that Carnegie knew it would take to do the work and do it without compensation, Carnegie would open the doors and minds of these wealthy men.
Hill drew his strength from a decision he made and a conviction of the importance of his purpose. His journey wasn’t easy as he met many challenges along the way, but within his heart he heard the wise words of his mentor. You have access to those words in Think and Grow Rich. In addition if you visit my website, www.ritesofabundance.com, you can follow my blog as I reread Think and Grow Rich and an accompanying Workbook.
In your journey of creating abundance having a clear and concise personal mission statement is a foundation, a starting point. It then becomes a bench mark for your actions and a great reference point or compass for your life. An annual review of your statement is also a wise action.
In my next blog I’ll write about desires. Until then, remember…
Abundance is Your Birthright!
Creating Abundance and Spiritual Economics
This post is an “extra.” It’s 12:38 AM and I am reading in Spiritual Economics. I had to share this quote…
“It could be said that when you realize your relationship to the dynamic Universe, you are forever in a field where you could drill for oil and bring in a gusher every time.”
Sweet dreams and remember…
Abundance is Your Birthright!
Creating Abundance and Purpose
This is the 2nd of a series of 6 posts. The first was about creating abundance and principles. Now that you’ve identified your principles you’re ready to focus on your life purpose.
Do you already know what your purpose is? Fantastic. If not, no problem. You have all the time in the world or should I say Universe to decide.The Aborigines have a saying…How long is forever? The idea is that there is no pressure on the length of time to know your purpose.
I am intentionally using the word decide. I didn’t write figure it out. I didn’t write discover. I didn’t write stumble upon. I could have used those words, because they could be a part of the process. However, the reason I didn’t is because having a purpose is ultimately a decision and most importantly it is your decision. I often hear people talk about their life purpose as if there’s a line you get in where life purposes are handed out. That’s not my take on life purpose. For me, it is truly a personally matter and one where we have to take responsibility with a choice.
Some questions you can ask yourself in the process of deciding would be the following. What makes my heart sing? What would I do even if I do not get paid to do it? What would make me jump out of bed in the morning because I can’t wait to do it? What might wake me up in the middle of the night with an idea?
When you know your life purpose you have a feeling within your heart or Being that you are on target. Could be that others have given you their interpretation or directive of how your life should look. Could be that you have given your power away by asking others what your purpose should be.
I made that mistake. After graduating from high school I really didn’t know what I wanted to be or do. So, I asked my parents and my finance and they said I should become a teacher, which led me to getting a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Was my heart in it? Nope. The one course that brought me joy was a children’s literature class. Perhaps, library science would have been more on track for me. All I know is I didn’t follow my heart. I never taught in a formal setting but basically I’ve been teaching all of my life. Sharing knowledge with others is what makes my heart sing! Teaching is one of my life purposes.
In the process of deciding on your life purpose, look at whether your purpose lines up with your principles. An exaggerated example would be valuing the principle of peace and deciding on a purpose of soldiering. On the surface those two don’t line up, but as I recently discovered those two can co-exist depending on how one goes about creating peace. Now if your principle is pacifism it might not work at all.
The next step will be to create a personal mission statement. Until then, remember…
Abundance is Your Birthright!
Creating Abundance and Principles
This post will be the first of a series of 6 and the subject matter is all related to creating abundance. Big surprise, right? In previous posts I’ve covered all kinds of topics and they all had to do with creating abundance. So, what is different and why is this a series of 6?
Let me outline the headings and you’ll begin to see the picture. Drum roll, please! They are: principles, purpose, personal mission statement, desires, goals and action.
In order to create what we desire we have to have a starting point. We could just pick something we desire but would it truly give us the joy and satisfaction we desire if that something isn’t aligned with our principles? Probably not.
Does our purpose line up with our principles? And then, principles and purpose naturally lead to our personal mission statement. Now we’re half way home. As we move into discovering and naming our desires we can create goals, and a plan of action naturally unfolds from there.
So, today’s post is on principles. One of the greatest advocates of principles that I know of is Stephen Covey. Covey is the author of the best seller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Although he’s written other best sellers, The 7 Habits is the foundation of his life philosophy.
In a nutshell, Covey believes that the importance of principles is in their timeless value. What do I mean by that? Principles are fundamental guidelines for human behavior. An example will help us here. Some principles that fill this description are love, excellence, dignity, potential. Principles are the qualities we choose to live by. It’s easy to confuse them with values or practices but those are different, because they change with time and situations.
It would be easy to write about the principle of love because in my belief system love is at the heart of everything…a principle integral to all life. Instead let me write about the principle of potential. Potential is the latent power inside each of us to be the fullness of who we are. This reminds me of a Maryanne Williamson’s quote, “Playing small doesn’t serve the world.”
There is within each of us a seed of greatness waiting even longing to come out. This seed of potential requires nurturing to come forth. As a tender sprout it needs care, but over time will grow strong and resilient. The principle of potential as other principles is never changing. No matter who tries to annihilate it, it still exits. Even in a concentration camp, the light within Viktor Frankl could not be snuffed out. He survived to write Man’s Search for Meaning, known as one of the ten most influential books in US history. He went on to create logotherapy and was a great addition to humanity as he fulfilled his potential.
Principles are the starting point in our process of creating abundance. Reflecting on the principles that are important to you will be your starting point. In the next blog post I’ll write about purpose. Until then, remember…
Abundance is Your Birthright!