WORD COUNT: 1000 Short, Yet Very Rewarding Words

TIME to Prosperity: * 5 Minutes and Definitely Worth the Effort ! *

If you want to build wealth, you must see yourself as someone who receives and saves, as well as one who spends.

But think about the typical response to incoming cash flow. Whether we’re managing personal funds, or business receivables, our focus tends to be on what’s needed to cover expenses.

Most people pay bills first, and only when there are funds left, do they consider investing. Yet if our actions are expressions of what we  believe, then this habit is worth reviewing.

In order to build financial, emotional, or spiritual wealth, we need to align our thought habits with what we want to expand.

In other words, pay attention to growing that consciousness, and that means paying ourselves. For example, if we want to experience more happiness, we need to pay ourselves first in whatever way allows us to be happier. If we want to grow in spiritual awareness, we pay ourselves first with the practices that allow us to be fully present. And if we want to expand our financial resources, we need to make a deposit into our wealth building account first, in thought and deed.

For centuries, religious leaders have taught tithing as a means of building prosperity consciousness. And there’s certainly validity to that practice. Yet that only works if the person tithing believes it will work, and if it’s done from genuine desire. In other words, there’s a big difference in giving because we expect something in return, versus giving because we genuinely want to help or support the recipient. For we receive what we intend, not what we want.

As we play with what it means to live an abundant life, we soon realize that there’s much to be learned about authentic prosperity. It requires that we embrace life, know what we want at a soul level, and then allowing ourselves to have it.

And we disallow abundance when we are overly focused on the opposite end of the equation, or what we don’t yet have.

So if you want to expand your financial well being, let’s take a look at where you’re predominately focused.

–> After reading each question, circle the side of the equation that  reflects how you’re most likely to respond. This isn’t about what  you think you should be doing, but what you’re currently doing. 

 This is a very powerful exercise, because it allows you to  recognize how your current thought habits are creating your reality.

And with that understanding comes power! When you know where you’re likely to go, it’s no longer an automatic response!

Now you  can choose in the moment, whether to follow that thought, or choose a better one. And this is much easier than you think, when  you decide that you can do this! This gets better too!

You can have fun with this as you delight in the growing confidence and prosperity that will naturally unfold. Are your ready?  Okay, let’s go then!

 Ask yourself: on a typical day, where am I predominately focused?

1) Wondering how the next wave of bills will be paid -or- imagining all of the ways in which money can expand in my experience?

2) Am I thinking more about what I can give -or- what I want to receive? (Both are important! Many people over give, and struggle with receiving. This constricts growth.)

3) Am I more interested in selling my services -or- being of service?

4) Am I begrudgingly doing what has to be done -or- allowing myself to enjoy the journey?

5) Am I stuck in what I’m doing wrong -or- enthusiastically focusing on how to improve my skills or offering?

6) Am I embracing the news of economic doom and gloom -or- claiming  responsibility for creating my own financial headlines?

7) Am I predominately feeling fear and anxiety -or- am I mostly hopeful and maybe even approaching all-out confidence?

Am I feeling like I’m going it alone -or- am I trusting in a higher power to bring me the people and resources I need to succeed?

9) Am I continuously second guessing myself -or- am I remaining focused on the desired outcome, knowing that I am divinely guided?

10) Am I apprehensive as I write checks out to others -or-  am I thankful that I have the means and resources to pay them?

11) Am I anticipating struggle, hardship and mediocre results -or- am I expecting the best as I begin new projects and ventures?

12) Am I mainly focused on what’s not here yet, -or- am I actively looking for people, events and things to appreciate?

What did you discover?  Are you predominately choosing prosperity-building thought habits, or repelling what you truly want?

Before you begin thinking you need to be focused on the affirmative every single moment of ever single day, relax. That’s not going to be possible in this environment, period! So there’s no need to sweat that bullet! All you have to do is tip the scale a bit. Start with 51% and then go from there. And it’s not every single thought we think that matters, it’s the general direction we’re heading. Are you heading toward or away from what you really want?

When you embrace the true power of paying yourself first with affirmative mental magnets, you get in the flow with who you truly are, a conscious creator! And you realize that any unwanted stuff in front of you … is really not a big deal! Because, you can  change it, anytime, anyplace and anywhere. You have the power and the ability!

Here’s an affirmation to take with you. Play with it, tweak it if you like. Allow the  words to lift you to where you want to be!

“Today I walk in peace and confidence, knowing that I am divinely guided, knowing that I am immersed in a vast ocean of resources and good fortune. I see myself joyfully receiving all of the abundance in my life now! And so it is!”

Life’s sweet, isn’t it?

Your friend and partner in prosperous play,

Copyright© Laura Cardone 2009. All Rights Reserved. This is a Daily Discovery Series edition.  www.profitswithpurpose.com is for progressive thinkers, conscious creators and other adventurous souls who are just too marvelous for words! 

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