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Table Of Contents

Introduction.....................................................................................................4

Chapter 1: Be Aware Of Your Ability For Abundance ......................................5

Chapter 2: Believe That Abundance Is Yours! ...............................................18

Chapter 3: Act On Abundance .......................................................................31

Chapter 4: Leave It To The Universe ..............................................................44

Chapter 5: Be Content ...................................................................................57


Introduction

Wealth and abundance is not just limited to money, but to our spirits and souls. We all want to

enjoy fulfillment of our wishes, and you can succeed by attaining an enhanced inner awareness

of your abilities, solidarity in your beliefs, and in the choices you make. You can create the

reality that you desire for yourself by becoming more aware of who you are and the universe

that surrounds you. Without understanding who you are, what you believe, and why, you

experience doubt and uncertainty. These doubts and uncertainties actively hinder our success!

This book will show you how to get rid of those doubts and uncertainties as you start on your

journey toward inner awareness that will help you achieve limitless abundance in your life. You

will do this by focusing on a handful of key principles.

Throughout this book, you'll be introduced to these key principles and learn how to take steps

toward unlimited abundance in your life - spiritually, emotionally, financially, and physically. By

taking steps to increase your awareness of your own abilities for creating abundance in your life

to firmly believing that success will be yours, you will thrive and prosper. It's about making the

right choices, but in order to make the right choices, you have to increase your awareness of

what's going on around you.

You do have the ability to control your destiny, and to benefit from abundance, health, a

wonderful sense of well-being, and a strong identity of self through greater self-awareness.

What is abundance? It's not just about money, but being at one with the world around you. You

can have plenty of money with no spiritual or emotional sense of self, which simply defines you

as a materialistic person. However, abundance rather defines a person who has attained a

wealth of satisfaction from a variety of avenues in life.

You have free will and choices that you make every day. Why you make certain choices

depends on your frame of mind, your beliefs, your attitudes, and your level of awareness as to

how those choices will affect you. Throughout this book, we’re going to focus on helping you

can enhance your inner awareness, which is the most important components to not only

attracting, but successfully manifesting abundance in your life.


Chapter 1: Be Aware Of Your Ability For

Abundance

"The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of

consciousness into our awareness.” - Lao Tzu

We'll start off this chapter on increasing awareness of your ability for abundance by stating that

you can choose to be anything you want. It doesn't matter if you want to be famous, rich, or

happy. It doesn't matter if you want to achieve a specific goal, do a specific thing, or accomplish

a specific deed. As mentioned in the introduction, we make choices. When it comes to your

ability to create abundance in your life, you have to simply choose that state of being, or

awareness of what you want, and then literally create it.

Many of us already know what we want, or what we’re working so hard for, but we fail to

recognize that in knowing what we want, we’re already somewhat familiar with our own inner

awareness. What do you really want, deep down in your gut? Just because you start with

nothing doesn't mean you end up with nothing. Just because you start life in poverty, or

without love or affection or peace of mind, doesn't mean that you can't improve your

circumstances. How? Through increased awareness.

Remember the movie, "Field of Dreams"? The main character was told, "…if you build it, they

will come.” At first, the character didn't know who "they" were, nor the impact that "they"

would eventually have on his life, his future, and his beliefs. Still, he believed. Once a seed is

planted, you can water it, tend it, and take care of it until it is ready to harvest. When you

harvest that seed, which has now turned into a plant, a flower, or whatever, you feel a sense of

success and accomplishment. It's the planting of that seed and the nourishing of it that brings

success.

To put it quite simply, don't be a pessimist who looks at the glass half-empty. Instead, be an

optimist, and as a person who looks at the glass as half full - someone who is in the right frame

of mind to strive toward greater abundance. This frame of mind encourages you to feel good

about the world or the universe around you, and enhances your ability to make better choices.

We’ll talk about all this as we move forward.


Erasing Boundaries

Many of us have dreams, but many of us resist dreaming big. We don't dream too big because

we’re afraid of failure. That's where you're thinking needs to change when it comes to

enhancing your inner awareness. Take the time to really look deep inside yourself as well as

your environment. What's stopping you from achieving success? In most cases, that answer is

looking back at you in the mirror.

Dare to dream big. You'll never know what might happen, or what could've happened, unless

you do. Anytime we hope for something or wish for something or dream for something, we

have to believe in it. We have to believe that we will get there through our understanding that

everything in our environment and the universe is there for us. The universe was created for

us, so it stands to reason that anything and everything in it has the potential to serve our

wishes, desires, and dreams.

Many people don't think that it's possible to be physically wealthy (as in material belongings

and monetary wealth) and spiritually wealthy at the same time. Who said so? You can be rich

in spirit as well as materially wealthy, and your sense of self exemplifies that statement. Think

of it this way: if you're wealthy inside, it means that you're wealthy outside.

Recognizing and understanding your capabilities, believing in yourself, and knowing that when

you’re positive inside when it comes to certain goals or dreams, that you project that attitude

back into every aspect of your environment. Now this doesn't mean to imply that just because

you want something that it’s just going to fall into your lap without any effort on your part.

However, the happier you are, the more confident you are, and the more positive you are

within automatically feeds the environment around you with those feelings.


Have you ever noticed that when you're happy, life's challenges don't seem so insurmountable?

When you're happy and content, your mind and emotions are better able to overcome

obstacles and to push through difficulties. However, when you're filled with negativity, self-

doubt, pessimism, and lack of faith, everything around you seems impossible, or close to it.

Your foundation for understanding and attaining a wealth of abundance in your life is found

inside you. It's part of your spiritual state of existence. That's where your roots, meaning your

attitudes, your beliefs, and your focus come from. If your foundation is built on sand, it's not

going to last. The same can be true for your belief systems, your sense of self-esteem and

confidence, and your ability to not only sense the world around you, but to feel it - really feel it

surrounding you, every day.

Keep in mind that any action creates some type of reaction, and not the other way around.

That's what abundance is all about: taking steps or actions that will enable you to reach higher

and farther than ever before. Believe in yourself! If you believe firmly and believe strongly

enough, you'll get there - wherever "there" is for you - and you will succeed. The only obstacle

in your way is you. Get out of your own way. Create the actions that are necessary to prompt

and promote the reactions that you’re looking for, whether it's money, a material object, a

relationship, or anything else.

Abundance is all about opening doors and not closing them. It's about opening your mind, your

heart, and your soul to everything that is possible in the world. Most importantly, it's

recognizing that you have a choice. Either you worry about your future security and life, or vice

versa. In order to achieve abundance in any aspect of your life, you have to be totally

committed in seeking it.

This is not something that you can "pretend" or convince

yourself to do at certain times. You must live the thought,

twenty-four hours a day. Abundance and seeking

abundance in your life means being in a state of constant

awareness of what you require, what you want or need,

and then living every moment of your life as if it matters.

For example, let's say that you want more money.


You want it so bad that you're willing to do just about anything to get it, but then, perhaps to

protect yourself from disappointment, you act like it doesn't really matter so that you don’t end

up disappointed.

This defeats the entire purpose. The things that are

important to you are supposed to matter. You have to truly

believe that life will provide. Life and the universe will

provide what you need. Let's stick with the money scenario.

Say you want to make more money, and you become quite

obsessive about it, but then you go and pretend that you

don't care.

However, you have to free yourself from the obsession of the process of making money and

then really, truly, and honestly believe it. Only then will you realize that life will provide

everything you need simply through the process of doing what needs to be done, doing what

you are designed to do, enjoying the things that you do, and not obsessing about the results.

Life will take care of life.

In other words, it's important to not only recognize, but to embrace your reality. Allow the

universe itself to fulfill your desires and wishes. Bottom line -learn to relax and accept your

reality. By paying more attention to the world and environment around you, you may realize

that just about everybody you know constantly tries to manipulate their environment to suit

their own purposes. They're trying to devise ways of changing things, or making things the way

they think they should be, simply so that they can gain something positive from it. However,

this is basically a selfish approach to life, which eventually leads to increased stress and

frustration.

Rather, enjoy what life has to offer, both its joys and its challenges. Accept whatever life has in

store for you and live it to its fullest, with a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation. Rather

than being in conflict with your life, join it. You may be amazed that by simply accepting reality

and becoming more aware of your own reality, externally and internally, you'll find more doors

opening then shutting. Eventually, you'll gain a deeper respect, love, and trust for the universe

around you. Only then will the universe be attuned to you and provide you with your deepest

wishes.

That's why in order to create abundance around you, you must first increase your inner

awareness of the world around you.


So What Is Awareness?

C.G. Jung once said, "Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart.

Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes," and, "Until you make the unconscious

conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate."

Self-awareness is defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary is "an awareness of one's own

personality or individuality." Are you aware of who you are? What you believe in? Why you

believe those things? Self-awareness is also defined as a psychological state of being in which a

person is aware of his or her feelings, behaviors, and traits. Self- awareness offers each

individual the capacity to recognize oneself as unique or separate from other individuals as well

as the environment. It gives us the capacity for introspection.

Many of us, if asked if we’re self-aware, will express confusion. What? What are you talking

about? I’m me! It's interesting that self-awareness is at the very core of who we are as

individuals and yet at the same time many of us don't even give it a second thought. Self-

awareness becomes the foundation of who we are. It's the foundation of how we develop our

personalities, our sense of self, our faith, and our beliefs.

Scientists believe that self-awareness develops in the frontal lobe of the brain, and that each

person has a private as well as a public sense of self-awareness. Private self-awareness is

something that focuses on us in a very private way. Think about a visceral reaction to

something, from forgetting that presentation for work, a loved one's birthday, or the realization

that we have hurt someone in some way.

Public self-awareness is not nearly so private, and has everything to do with how we perceive

what others see in us. For example, when you hang out with friends, do you behave differently

than you do in your private life in order to be considered more likable, or acceptable, to others?

Many of us feel self-conscious in certain situations, worrying about what others might think of

us. This aspect of self-consciousness is also a state of self-awareness. We've all felt at times as if

we’re being watched and judged. For many, this elicits nervousness, while others may only be

able to truly "shine" when they are being watched (think actors). However, a person who is

privately self-conscious often has a higher sense or astuteness of their own self-awareness,

meaning that there are more firmly entrenched in knowing their beliefs and feelings, and more

strongly adhere to personal moral values.


Becoming More Self-Aware

So how do you become more self-aware? Here are just a few suggestions to get you started:

These are just a few ways that you can learn to become more self-aware. In order to change

any aspect of your life, you need to know yourself inside and out. This is the first step toward

creating actions that will elicit the reactions that you're looking for. Before you know what you

want, it's hard to know which path to take. Increased self-awareness leads to better choices

that provide more satisfying outcomes and help you realize your dreams.

Don't make the mistake of thinking that increasing self-awareness equates to being selfish. In

becoming more self-aware, and that means aware of your environment and the universe

around you, you're more apt to be more giving of yourself, which not only enhances confidence

and self-esteem, but has a positive impact on your relationships and interactions with others.

Lao Tzu once said, "At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and

you know what you want."

Be aware of what you want out of life and in your life

Recognize what makes you happy and motivates you

Acknowledge your strengths as well as your weaknesses

Know what you believe in and why

Recognize areas where you can improve as a human being


With Self-Awareness Comes Surety

As you gain in self-awareness, so too do you enhance your surety of success, or in other words,

increase your level of confidence that you will reach your goals. The greater your self-

awareness, the less you'll doubt yourself or doubt that your success will occur. Think of it as

mind over matter. This is not to suggest that by simple will of mind that you can move your

coffee cup from one side of your desk to one another. Rather, it means instilling surety within

your goals and taking actions to reach those goals. It also means believing that as the universe

is there to help you reach your goals, you will reach them!

Increased self-awareness also increases your ability to become one with nature and the

universe. Only through this appreciation and acknowledgment can you truly even begin to

understand your place in the world. Remember that the universe was created for us, and

therefore works with us and provides us with everything that we need to achieve our success.

As mentioned earlier however, you must be willing to work to make it happen.

Abundance, regardless of type, doesn't just fall into your lap because you want it. It's important

to be responsible and to make conscious choices that will lead you in the right direction. In

addition, accept the envelope of love the universe has draped around you.

Many of us believe that the world is either with us or against us. We believe that God is behind

us or God is against us. Whatever Supreme Being you believe in, it's important to realize that

faith and surety and self-awareness all work together to create and enhance abundance in your

life. You must have faith that abundance will happen. You must not only have faith in yourself,

but faith in the universe, believing that not only can you succeed, but that you will succeed.

This is not arrogance. This is confidence. This is faith and self-

awareness, and like many other things in life, practice makes

perfect. The practice of developing newer inner awareness and

coinciding your actions and reactions to it. Attune yourself to

that awareness and you will find that your entire outlook on life,

your capabilities, and your ability to achieve a wealth of

abundance is not only possible, but practically guaranteed.


Making Choices

When it comes to unlimited abundance in your life, it's also important to understand that it's all

about choices. It doesn't matter whether you choose to be famous, rich, or more successful; it's

up to you to make a choice. It's up to you to choose the state of your own existence or being,

and then to live it, believe it, and create it - for yourself.

Every day we have to make choices, from what we wear to making important financial,

business, or relationship decisions. Making choices is part of our existence, and sometimes we

forget to take care in making our choices. Sure, some choices are easy and some are hard.

Some decisions that we make without putting much thought into them can have a huge impact

on our life. Even the smallest or insignificant choice can have very long-term consequences

(both bad as well as good).

Many of us become so used to our own "comfort zones" that we find it difficult or unpleasant

to make choices that we perceive may come with unintended consequences. However, by

failing to make choices at all, you'll not get anywhere. You've likely seen this quote: "If you keep

doing what you've been doing, then you'll keep getting what you’ve been getting."

In learning how to grow more self-aware, you may need to make some choices and take some

chances. You have to be willing to do this or you're not going to grow. If you're not, you’re not

going to be able to make the decisions regarding what path to take because you're constantly

worried about the results or the consequences. This is not to say that you should make

decisions willy-nilly without any thought, but just the opposite. Sometimes, the toughest

choices are the ones that will gain us the most benefit.

It's all about growing and learning, and appreciating the fact that life has certain "plans" for us.

That's why being attuned to your self-awareness and to the universe and environment around

you places such a big role in your ability to gain that abundance you’re seeking in life.


We'll talk more about making choices and how those choices relate to abundance in a later

chapter, but for now, it's important to realize the you have a choice to make right now. That

choice is to either be aware of your ability to create abundance in your life, or you don't believe

you have the ability. Sounds rather simple, doesn't it?

Think of it this way: your choices have the potential to create abundance in your life. By making

a choice, you're announcing to the universe that you’re ready for some type of action. Action

promotes energy. Actions require forward momentum, commitment, and believing in the

choice you have made. As a result, the universe pays attention to this energy and aligns with it.

Unfortunately, many of us are unwilling or unable to make the kind of choices that we need to

make in order to create greater abundance in our lives. Some of us are afraid to make a choice

because we believe that it will close doors to other choices. Others are concerned that family,

friends or other individuals in our lives will be upset or disappointed with our choices. Still

others are afraid that in making a choice, they might make a mistake. Any of these fears of

making choices can prevent you from attracting and retaining the abundance you seek in life.

Let's face it, sometimes it's easy not to make a choice, but deciding not to make a choice is in of

itself a choice, isn't it? However, failing to make a choice is limiting on not only your potential,

but your belief in life itself. In fact, when you fail to make a choice, you effectively inhibit or

interfere with the potential of the universe to support you on that energy level that was

discussed earlier. Therefore, you may find yourself stuck in a rut, unable to go backward,

forward, or sideways. You don't take chances that may lead to bigger and better things because

you’re afraid of what might happen.

Changing Habits

Changing deeply in-ground habits, many of which we've perfected in our lifetime, may need to

be changed or tweaked in order to gain greater inner awareness and focus on the abundance

that can be yours. Sometimes, without even realizing it, our very habits have conflicted with our

ability to succeed. Changing habits isn't easy, and in some cases may involve an entirely new

way of thinking.

You may need to change how you think and how you behave in order to change things from

what they are now to what you want in the future. You may need to develop and create, as well

as attract an entirely new standard of reality in order to achieve your goals for enhanced

awareness and abundance in your life.


Many of us experience self-doubt or negativity once in a while, but have those thoughts and

emotions become a habit in your daily life? Through conditioning, they very well may have.

Many of us are conditioned from a very young age to develop poor self-esteem and negativity,

and we end up conditioning ourselves to believe that there are limits to what we can get out of

life. The problem is when we develop such habits that they become so ingrained in the way we

deal with our daily life, that those very habits can hold us back.

It's understood that positivity is a great force behind attracting abundance. However, when

talking about change, we're not talking about becoming someone who is not "you", but in the

promotion of the idea that change is good and prevents us from becoming static in our outlook,

our attitudes, and in our choices. Just as the tides ebb and flow, so must we humans be willing

to change. Look at the environment around you! The sun rises and sets.

The moon changes gradually from a quarter to a full moon. The seasons change from spring to

winter. We change as we grow from infants into adults. Change is a part of the universe and is a

natural state, so to speak, of our existence. So why should we not make a conscious effort to

change in order to keep the state of our being or existence flowing constantly? You don't have

to have a specific destination in mind. It's the movement and the alignment that's important.

That being said, it may be necessary to develop new habits in order to promote our ability to

gain greater self-awareness and in turn, generate more positive energy into our environments

in regard to abundance.

Remember earlier when we discussed perspective

as looking at a glass half-full rather than half-

empty? In other words, instead of focusing on the

negative or what you don't have, change your way

of thinking and attract greater abundance by

appreciating what you do have. Your ability to

enhance greater abundance in your life is directly

related to the type of vibrations that you send out

into the universe. Increasing and enhancing

abundance in your life means you need to focus

on and develop habits that promote and generate

abundance not only in your behaviors and your

thought processes, but even in the way you talk!


Take a moment to think about your daily behaviors and actions. Be honest. How many of these

things do you do out of habit? Your attitude also has a great impact on your ability to create

greater abundance in your life. The fact is, many of us give up too easily. We don't honestly,

truly, deeply believe that we’ll succeed, so why bother? However, when you truly see yourself

as having the power and the ability to generate greater abundance in your life through the

change in your attitude, you may be amazed at what you discover.

For example, are you a person who resists change because you figure it won't do you any good?

Or are you a person who thinks that life will always work out for the best, even though you

don't understand what that "best" is at the moment? Negative and non-abundant attitudes

hinder our ability to generate abundance. Replace the negative with positive. Instead of saying

"maybe", think "will". Instead of saying "can't, say "can”. This may sound trite to many, but the

power of positive thinking promotes changes in behavior and thought patterns that will guide

you toward the types of behaviors that generate greater abundance in your life.

Energy can speak louder than words

Your thoughts contain energy. When your thoughts contain more positive energy than negative

energy, your ability to create greater vibrations that reach out to the universe around you is

enhanced. That means that your energy, or the energy that you create, is actually more

important than any words you can speak.

Think of it this way: positive energy attracts positive energy, which is what attracting greater

abundance is all about. Starting today, focus on enhancing your personal growth and self-

awareness. It may take a little bit of practice at first, but you will get there.


At the end of your day, instead of reviewing and rehashing any negative aspects of that day,

think only of the positive.

Don't think that you're deprived, but rather focus on what you do have. Become more familiar

with your conscious decisions. How many of them are made out of habit, whether it's the order

you get dressed in the morning to how you proceed through your day?

Also remember that it doesn't particularly matter what kind of abundance you're looking for, or

what you want to accomplish or do in life. Abundance and self-awareness is founded in the

belief that you can succeed in anything you want because your environment, your faith, your

belief, and your very existence supports you. You can literally create anything you want in life,

even if it doesn't exist in your present reality!

After all, you are part of the universe, and anything that can be created by the universe can

belong to you. You must have complete faith and belief that the universe is literally at your

command. That's up to you to make choices and decisions with complete faith and belief that

you can achieve your goals as well as greater abundance. The only thing holding you back is

your own doubt or lack of faith.

Remember that every action elicits a reaction. When it comes to our environment and the

universe that surrounds us, you also have an impact. Your vibrations send energy into the

universe, and therefore, the universe senses those vibrations. The universe is intelligent, and

not nearly as random as you may believe. God has created everything to function in a specific

way and for a specific reason.

Therefore, if you believe strongly enough that the universe will provide you with what you

want, and you believe that completely and totally, you will receive it. Remember that

everything and anything is possible. You are in more control than you think, and you have more

power than you think. When you increase your self-awareness to the point where you believe

this, you'll realize that the universe doesn't operate against you, but is there to support you in

everything you do.

Practice makes perfect

This chapter will conclude with a few strategies that will help you practice gaining greater

awareness of yourself, your environment, and your ability to create greater abundance in your

life. One of the most difficult aspects for beginners in creating and generating greater

abundance is working on increasing one's self-awareness. Do this by taking a few minutes every


few hours or so throughout your day and just observe. Whether you’re looking at a squirrel in a

tree, a coworker, the sky outside of your office window, it doesn't matter. Focus on what you're

watching and then act like you've never seen it before. Really focus on being aware of what it is

that you're observing.

One of the most effective ways of defining what we mean by this is to pretend to experience

something relatively common is if you've never done it before. For example, it's likely that you

know what an apple tastes like. After all, you might eat dozens or even hundreds of apples in

your lifetime. However, the next time you reach for an apple, pretend that you've never, ever

tasted one before. It's totally unique and new to your experience. Bite into that apple. Hold that

piece of apple in your mouth. Experience everything: the sound, the feel, the taste, the aroma,

everything you can about that apple. Not only will you gain a greater appreciation for apples,

but you'll learn to train your senses and your focus.

Another way that you can create greater self-awareness is to be aware of what makes you

happy or unhappy, but on a deeper level than just making a list. Be prepared to delve deeper

into the "why’s" found on your list of things that make you happy or unhappy. If you see more

items on your unhappy list than on your happy list, ask yourself why, and what you can do to

change the negative aspects of your life into more positive ones. Remember to dream big.

Imagine the impossible and it becomes possible. Nothing is impossible! You can accomplish

anything you want and gain the success you desire, as long as you truly believe that you have

the ability to do so.

While you're reflecting on focusing your attention on gaining a greater sense of self-awareness

regarding your feelings and emotions in your daily life and environment, it's also important to

recognize what you need to do in order to promote those changes. That may involve making

some different choices than you may be used to, as mentioned earlier. You must be willing to

change, to adapt, to become one with life's currents. If you want to "go with the flow" and

become one with the universe around you, you cannot be a heavy stone that the river current

cannot move. Rather, you want to be the leaf, constantly changing, constantly in motion,

floating on the surface of the water.

Most importantly, be willing to adapt in order to change negatives into positives. In this way

you'll increase your ability to generate more positive vibrations around you. You can choose,

and in making that choice or those choices, you become more attuned to the universe. It is

through these choices, and your belief that you will succeed.


Chapter 2: Believe That Abundance Is Yours!

Introduction

One of the greatest challenges that many of us must overcome when changing attitudes,

habits, and striving for greater and deeper self-awareness is to believe that we're making a

difference. This belief is often hard to grasp. This book is all about generating unlimited

abundance in your life, but you have to believe that abundance is there for you, that it's waiting

for you to reach out and grasp it. It's waiting for you to believe strongly enough that you can

attain your goals and your wishes.

Unfortunately, that foundation of belief is not within most of our natures. For the most part, we

don't believe that we have any control over our lives or our environment, when actually, the

opposite is true. From the outset, many of us are raised with rules and guidelines that society

has set for us, which is all well and good when it comes to ethics, morals, and the law of the

land. What is meant by this is that as a society, we are expected to behave in a certain way. We

are meant to be law-abiding citizens, to be kind to others, and to strive to do what is right.

Sometimes, we spend so much time focusing on what others want for us or expect of us, that

we fail to take ourselves into consideration. We fail to think outside of the box, or to delve

deeper into what makes us who we are. So let's start this chapter with the question. ‘What is

belief’? What do you believe in? When it comes right down to it, do you believe that you are in

control of your beliefs? Most importantly, do you believe in yourself?

What is belief?

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a belief as 1. a state or habit of mind in which trust or

confidence is placed in some person or thing; 2. A feeling that something is good, right, or

valuable; 3. A feeling of trust in the worth or ability of someone; 4. Conviction of the truth of

some statement or the reality of some being especially when based on examination of

evidence. Many of us equate the word "belief" to our foundation in our faith, whether we're

talking about the Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, the Jewish faith or other religion or tenant you

may follow. But think about it - belief is also a sense that things will occur based on the natural

order of the universe. We believe the sun will rise in the morning and set this evening. Of


course, we have solid evidence to back up that belief, and the same goes for many of the other

aspects of our daily environment. Because we see the evidence, we believe that it is so.

However, belief can take on other forms, especially when it has to do with our inner self and

our sense of inner awareness. Belief is obviously not something that you can touch, but comes

from within. However, just because you can't touch, smell, or feel belief doesn't mean that the

universe can’t sense it from deep inside your own sense of self-awareness.

Sure, you can tell someone that you believe in something and why, but it's not tangible in the

physical realm. However, the universe is perfectly in tune with your spiritual self, and will

recognize positivity and belief in the goodness and abundance you seek in life. These are

"transmitted" in a sense through the vibrations that you give out. You can't sense them, but

the universe can. One of the greatest things that interferes with your ability to believe - deep

down, truly, honestly, and without a doubt believe - is your own sense of self-doubt. Self-doubt

is one of the major obstacles you'll face when it comes to believing in yourself. When you say, “I

can't”, you're already interfering with your ability to believe.

When it comes to self-doubt, we often "believe" that it's for our own good. For some, self-

doubt generates caution. We’re not suggesting that just because you "believe" that you can

cross the street against the light and not risk injury means that you should do it. Your

conscience and your sense of survival should tell you, if you're listening, that the streetlights

and the crosswalks are there for a reason. When talking about belief, it's not to be equated

with snubbing your nose at gravity, physics, or the universe in general. It's about believing that

through greater inner awareness that you can succeed, and that you will.

Why do we struggle was self-doubt? For some of us, self-doubt was part of our upbringing or

conditioning. For example, what of a child who was brought up in a home environment where

success equated to straight A's on a report card, or earning a certain amount of money every

month? If we don't achieve these things, we end up believing that we’re not good enough,

smart enough, or deserving enough to achieve.

For others, self-doubt is initiated by a sense of fear over failure. We may be

afraid of making a fool of our self, or that if we set a goal and don’t achieve it,

we’re a failure. When was the last time you asked for a raise at work? Many

of us have never asked for a raise because we’re afraid of the response we’ll

get from the boss. We’re afraid that we’ll be turned down flat, laughed at, or

ridiculed. We’re afraid that asking for a raise might have a poor influence on

our relationship or rapport with our boss right now. We’re afraid that asking


for a raise might convey dissatisfaction with our job, which can put us at a risk for getting let go

or fired.

For others, self-doubt is a common side effect of lack of self-

confidence or self-esteem. We’re not pretty enough, thin

enough, strong enough, whatever. We're socially awkward, or the

opposite. We’re too pushy, or we’re a pushover.As you can see,

the reasons for our own self-doubt about our own abilities to

believe in ourselves are nearly endless. Everyone has their

strengths and weaknesses, but in many cases, our weaknesses are

caused or amplified by own sense of self-doubt. In such cases, it's

important to look beyond your current environment. If you're

unhappy with something, do what you can to change it.

Changing things up

This may sound simplistic, but it really makes sense when you think about it. If you're unhappy,

what can you do to turn things around? This doesn't mean that you'll make changes overnight,

but take that first step. Your journey toward increasing abundance involves a variety of actions

that, as previously mentioned, promote reactions.

Changing your life involves changing your attitude and the way you think about things. You

may have experienced a certain upbringing, but what's stopping you, right now, from changing

how you think? What's stopping you from truly believing in yourself? Think about it. Right now,

take a moment and write down a list of reasons why you think you're not making enough

money, or why your relationship is suffering. It doesn't matter what the situation. Focus on an

aspect of your life that is less than satisfactory in your opinion right now and then ask yourself

why. Write down the reasons that you believe this aspect of your life needs improvement. Is it

holding you back? Is it making you unhappy?

Once you to find an area that requires improvement in your

life, write down at least three possible ways that you might

improve your situation or circumstance. Don't worry about

being "too large" with your thoughts, as in the universe, there

is no such thing. Remember that you deserve to be happy.

Everyone does. It doesn't matter where you've been, or how

you grew up, or what's happened in your past. You can change


it! You have to believe in yourself, and in that belief comes greater power in not only positive

thinking, but in increased self-awareness. The universe will hear you. The universe will feel you

and the vibrations coming from deep inside you. The universe is out there, ready to listen, but

you have to be willing to open the lines of communication.

Taking back control

In order to enhance your belief in yourself, and therefore the belief that abundance can be

yours, you need to look beyond your current environment. Many of us spend way too much

time worrying about others' opinions of ourselves. Of course, this is not to suggest that you

disregard another person's feelings or emotions. That's not the point. The point is that

sometimes, others' expectations or impressions, or even opinions of us, can do damage to our

own self-image. Why is that important?

Self-image determines our behaviors and actions. Our sense of self, our beliefs, and our moral

compass is what guides us to making certain decisions. In order to succeed on your journey in

not only enhancing greater self-awareness, but generating greater abundance in your life, you

need to take back control. Take control of you - take control of your own perception of yourself.

Who are you? Many of us wonder if we’re liked by others, but how about this question? Do

you like yourself? Again, if there's something that you don't like about yourself, you have the

power to change it. You must believe that because it's true. You have free will, and along with

free will comes the ability to choose. You have the choice to either initiate change or to

continue to grumble that life is against you, and you'll never succeed. If you don't like

something in your life, change it!

You may not have control over certain aspects of your environment such as the workplace, a

school classroom, or within in a family dynamic. However, that should never stop you from

striving for self-improvement, enhanced self-awareness, and belief in yourself to achieve and

succeed.

Resist the urge to focus only on the negative aspects of your life. Quit giving the negative

aspects of your life power over you and your ability to attract abundance in your life. This is all

under your control. These emotions are yours. Therefore, you have the power to change them.

In order to change, you need to know what you believe and why. Do you believe you deserve

better? Do you believe that you have a right to earn more? Do you believe that you have


earned the right to have a vacation once in a while, or not to have to worry about living hand to

mouth, or from paycheck to paycheck? It doesn't matter what the negative aspect or aspects of

your life involve. You have a choice! You have a choice to make a difference in your own life.

You just have to be willing to do it, and to believe that you'll succeed.

We're not suggesting that you can close your eyes and blink and things will be different.

Change takes effort, and achieving a certain goal may take some work. However, through a

strong sense of self awareness, and belief that you can make a difference and change things

around, you will succeed.

So we ask again - what do you believe in? Ask five people to give you a list of what they believe

in, and we’re willing to bet that not one person will write down, "I believe in myself." Why is

that? Why are we so afraid to believe in ourselves? In most cases, it's because we don't

"believe" that we have any control, and it's "just a way I am" but this is far from the truth.

That's the most beautiful thing about belief. Belief grants us the ability to achieve, to live life to

the fullest, and to understand that anything and everything is possible in the universe.

Believe that you deserve it, whatever "it" is. Having a positive belief about something generates

a more positive attitude. A positive attitude in turn generates greater enthusiasm and belief

that we can achieve our goals. It doesn't matter if those goals are spiritual or material in nature,

or even a combination. You have to believe it.

Believe in yourself and learn to adapt

So how do you go about advancing or enhancing belief? More specifically, how do you increase

your belief to decrease your self-doubt or self-defeating behaviors? Again, this requires that

you have a strong sense of what you believe in, your limitations (as you perceive them), and

your goals in attempting and specifying changes. It should be understood that most of the

behaviors that are filled with self-doubt or that illicit self-defeating decisions and choices can

have a great impact on our lives. In many cases, our own self-doubt or self-defeating behaviors

are based on past experiences which gradually alter our attitudes, our thoughts and feelings,

and even our behaviors or how we approach making choices or decisions in our life.

Many of us simply don't believe there we’re adequate, or deserve to achieve abundance. This

negative self-attribution is self-defeating. Take a moment to contemplate how self-doubt or

self-defeating behaviors or attitudes may be preventing you from fulfilling certain needs or

goals that you have in life. How do you go about changing these beliefs? What kind of


consequences do your self-doubts present in your life and in your goals to generate greater

abundance, peace of mind, and happiness?

One of the best ways to change your beliefs and your confidence and self-awareness is to

restructure and adapt your beliefs about yourself and how (or where) you fit into the universe.

Yes, many of our beliefs develop as a result of our life experiences, but by applying focus and

making meaningful changes not only in behavior and attitude, but in your thoughts and

feelings, your end result will be a greater belief in yourself.

Remember that you always have a choice regarding how you respond to situations in your life.

You have a choice of either making a self-defeating or a self-enhancing decision, and when you

recognize that you do have a control over your responses, you're much more likely to choose

the self-enhancing road than one that is self-defeating.

We all know that it can be difficult to change habits and behaviors that have developed over a

lifetime. However, what about changing your responses, or making modifications to your

typical response to any given situation? Make an active decision to promote positive change in

your life. Again, deep down in our soul, our psyche, and our belief in ourselves, or lack of it, we

either create the potential to achieve and obtain or to create obstacles.

To put it quite simply, we are responsible for creating our own obstacles

through our own lack of belief - in ourselves. Don't you believe you

deserve to be successful? Don't you believe that you deserve to make

enough money so that you don't have to live paycheck to paycheck?

Don't you believe that you deserve to have a loving and stable

relationship? How many times have you made an attempt to change

your attitude or way of thinking or behaving in the past? Were you

successful, or did you fail? If you failed, ask yourself why.

In most cases, it's because you didn't totally and without doubt believe in your ability to make

that change, or you simply gave up because it required too much effort. In promoting change

and enhancing belief, you need to take into consideration interpersonal, intrapersonal and

environmental factors. Not only will this help you in maintaining and achieving behavioral

changes, but will also help to prevent relapses into old habits and ways of thinking.

Ask yourself questions regarding your needs. What do you need to make you happier in life?

Why are these things important to you? Why haven't you been able to succeed in meeting your

needs? Indeed, have you ever been able to meet your own needs? Why or why not? Examine


your beliefs in relation to your capabilities, and in turn, what leads to your own sense of self-

doubt. These are all keys to enhancing self-awareness.

Always remember that you have a choice. Resist the urge to feel inferior or that you don't

deserve something. Everyone has potential, and everyone deserves the right to demand

success in life. Don't you deserve success?

It's all about attitude

Does your attitude lend to success? Does your attitude promote optimism, positivity, and

enthusiasm in everything you do? Remember that the universe is out there, surrounding you.

It's there, listening, waiting, and ready to fulfill what you need and want. However, you also

have to believe in it, and in order to believe that, completely, you have to have the right frame

of mind or attitude.

We often put up barriers against belief, or barriers that tend to promote negative attitudes in

our minds for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, we don't even understand why we feel negative

about something, we just always have. It may go back to your upbringing, a previous

experience, or a fear. In many cases, our negative attitudes, or our lack of belief and the

concept that we deserve success is founded in our opinion that other people may have earned

those rewards or that abundance more than we have.


Maybe they worked harder, or sacrificed more. Maybe they're a better person, and God is

blessing them more than you. Sometimes, we even believe that it comes down to dumb luck.

They're just lucky, or they didn't really earn it, it just "happened".

This is something that you have to get past. There is no such thing as "luck". Is there such a

thing as a coincidence? Sure. It also comes down to the belief that in the universe, anything is

possible. Based on your religious convictions, you may believe that blessings are bestowed on

you if you're a good person, or if you donate tithes and alms to your church, or because you

confess your sins, and so forth. Other faiths believe in the concept of karma, where "what goes

around, comes around", and can be likened to the Christian tenant, "Do unto others as you

would have them do unto you".

These beliefs are deeply founded in our upbringing and psyche. Sure, they may be said in

different ways, or presented in stories, parables, folk tales, or fairy tales. It doesn't matter.

We're ingrained to believe in them from our earliest years. Yes, you should be good to others,

because that's what's expected of society. You may find that the more your attitude changes

and lends itself to success, the more generous, forgiving, and helpful you'll be. Why is this?

Because you look at the world and the universe around you with more contentment and

happiness.

When we’re at peace with ourselves, we tend to be at greater peace with our close

environment as well as our sense of the broader universe around us. Haven't you ever noticed

that when you're in a good mood or you’re happy that you're much more patient, and that

you're willing to do things that you normally wouldn't be, or that you're more generous, not

only with physical and material things, but with your emotions?

By changing your attitude toward the positive rather than focusing on the negative, you'll find

fewer obstacles in your way. Of course, some of those obstacles are going to be there

regardless, but when you're in the right frame of mind, those obstacles don't give you nearly as

much trouble as they could have when you're negative, angry, or resentful.

That's why we mentioned that we often put up the barriers ourselves. Those barriers keep us

from achieving success, from digging deeper into our self-awareness, and as a result, limit

opportunities and abundance in our lives. Again, it all comes down to belief. What's stopping

you from your success? The reasons can be endless and range from "it's too hard" to plain old

procrastination. Why do we procrastinate?


We may fear something - the challenge, the hardship, a possible sacrifice, or sometimes, it's

because we fear failure. However, without failure, we don't learn. We don't grow. We don't

expand our experiences. Just because you have a positive attitude and enhanced self-

awareness doesn't mean that sometimes you won't fail. However, by having a more positive

attitude and a better sense of your own self-awareness, your failures won't seem nearly as a

blockade in your path, but rather as a challenge to overcome.

Remember the saying, "Anything worth having is worth working for." It's true. If things come

too easy, we don't appreciate them. We don't hold them in high esteem. You must be willing to

work for what you want. You must be willing to believe, and to alter your attitude, getting rid of

the negativity and strive for the positive belief that you do deserve to succeed.

Always be willing and ready to confront problems that come up along the way. Again, recall the

old saying, "Make lemonade out of lemons." Turn things around. Instead of looking at

everything that crops up in your path is an obstacle, look at it as a teaching tool that guides you

to greater patience, compassion, reflection, and enhanced self-awareness. Remember that it's

not so much the obstacles or the problem themselves, but how we deal with them they helps

us grow, learn, and strive, and achieve.

Overcoming challenges and obstacles makes us stronger. Therefore, with each obstacle we

overcome, we train our emotions to persevere, to push on, and to overcome. Isn't that what

life is all about? To grow? To strive to always be better? If you're content with things just the

way they are, then you shouldn't really be reading this book.


You picked up this book because you wanted to generate unlimited abundance in your life. You

picked up this book for a reason, whether it's to generate and enjoy the benefits of more

money, more meaningful relationships, or both. Increasing your self-awareness and adapting

your attitude to the positive, and to the belief that you can succeed involves both the physical,

mental, and emotional aspect of who you are.

Sometimes, it seems that no matter which direction we take, we’re met by obstacles. Why is

this? Do you just have bad luck? Bad karma? No, it's all because of the way you look at these

obstacles. It's all encompassed in your attitude. Remember that the universe is waiting and

ready to fulfill your goals and wishes, but first it has to hear them.

Negativity decreases the ability of your spirit to generate those vibrations and that energy that

lends itself to the ear of the universe. Always remember that a challenge is a teaching tool.

Instead of looking at an obstacle or as something that gets in your way, look at it as something

that can enhance your sense of self-awareness, your self-esteem, your sense of power and

potency, and as a way to overcome fears, worries, or anxiety that can prevent you from

reaching the level of success that you desire.

It's not just about attitude, believing, and the way you view things. It also comes down to your

sense of self belief or self-confidence.

Self-belief

Remember earlier we talked about who you were, and what you believed in? We've also talked

about your sense of self-awareness, and increasing your comfort levels with who you are

because of the way you feel or believe. However, often, our sense of self belief and self-

confidence is based on what others think of us. While we all want to be liked and admired by

not only our family and friends, but our peers, our coworkers, our teachers, or even strangers,

it's important not to allow others' opinions of you to become your reality.

We're not suggesting that you shrug off something that a loved one, a friend, or coworker

might say that will help you improve yourself, but we're talking about allowing yourself to think

of who you are as other people see you. After all, they can't climb inside your skin or inside

your mind and know exactly who you are.


Our ideas of other people are based on our opinion, and sometimes our opinion doesn't really

matter. We don't know what's going on behind closed doors, or deep inside the recesses of

someone else's mind. Just because someone else says you're ugly doesn't mean you are. That's

their opinion based on their own perceptions of beauty or ugliness. This is often difficult for

many of us to overcome.

Create your own reality. Just be who you are. When you allow yourself to just "be" who you

are, you also have a greater potential to believe in your own abilities, in your own depth of

faith, and the inner awareness that will guide you toward the path to success. Why? Because

you believe in who you are. No one knows you better than you yourself. Always remember

that.

Each and every one of us has the same potential. It all boils down to how we tap into that

potential and use it that guides us toward either success or failure. If you put two people into a

separate room and give them the same tools, lumber, nails, and paint, the likely result will be

two different constructions, paint colors, and designs.

Tap into your potential. Something that someone else might perceive as failure might be

success to you, and vice versa. Think about those two people put in separate rooms with

lumber, nails, tools and paint. If one person attempts to construct something, even if it is

imperfect, while the other one just shakes his head and says things like, "I don't know what to

make", or "I can't" you can notice a very distinct difference in how tapping into who you are,

how you think, and how you believe can have a big impact on whether or not you succeed or

fail at something.

Is It Dumb Luck?

When you see the news of someone who won the lotto, or even

someone who won the lotto twice in a month, or who has lots of

money, doesn't have to worry about the bills, has a nice, big,

fancy house or cars, you may feel that they are "just lucky."

However, this is one of the biggest obstacles that many of us must

overcome when changing our attitudes about success. Never rely

on "dumb luck", but be proactive in pursuing your goals. Just

because something seems to be easy for one person doesn't

mean that it was.


Again, you don't have to live your life in that person's shoes. You don't know what kind of

obstacles they've overcome in their life to get where they are today.

Belief in yourself and you will succeed as well as have an attitude that you can do whatever you

need to do to get there. You have to work, focus, and persevere in your tasks. You have to

totally and completely believe that not only can you succeed, but you will succeed in achieving

your goal or goals.

Your efforts must also equal the depth of your beliefs. You can believe you will be successful,

but if you don't lift a finger on your journey to get there, how will you ever move forward? You

must be responsible for every action that you take to increase your own success. Plant those

seeds of self-affirmation, belief, and nurture them. Water them and tend them constantly in

order to encourage their growth into a mature plant.

Always think and believe you can achieve your goals, and use your faith for the strength along

your journey, but don't wait for it to just fall into your lap, as has been stated earlier. Our sense

of belief comes from our perceptions and attitudes, and those can either be positive or

negative. Bottom line - turn your beliefs into reality. Not someone else's beliefs, not someone

else's reality, but your own.

Increase your sense of belief in yourself

Enhancing your sense of belief in yourself takes a bit of reflection. We’ve already talked about

self-awareness, so you should be somewhat familiar with the concept of looking deep inside to

determine what you believe in and why. When it comes to turning your dreams into reality, you

have to understand where you are now, where you come from, and where you'd like to be.

In order to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, answer the following questions, and don't

rush through your answers. Really think about them. Your answers can be as short or as long as

you want as long as they are detailed enough for you to get a good grasp of how you really feel

about certain aspects of your life.

Take some time to write down some of the things you don't like about your life. It doesn't

matter how short or long this list is. After you've written each item down, go back to the

beginning. For each item that you’ve written down, think about this - who do you blame for

those aspects that you don't like about your life? Do you blame someone else? Do you blame it


on a friend, a loved one, a coworker, or your boss – or life itself? Or do you take responsibility

for the things you don't like?

For example, if your relationships aren't exactly what you hoped they would be, whose fault is

it? It doesn't have to be all or nothing. Be willing to look at your own faults, weaknesses, and

issues that provoke negativity in your life. Own it. Be responsible for it.

It doesn't matter whether we’re talking about money, bills, relationships, or anything else.

Reflect on your contributions toward those negative situations in your life. Don't hold yourself

blameless. Accept and be responsible for every action that you take in life, whether those

actions guide you toward greater success, or toward failure.

Conclusion

Remember that our belief comes from our own perception of negative or positive aspects of

our lives. In order to turn your dreams into reality, it's important to understand who you are,

not only on the surface, but deep down inside. Be always ready and willing to recognize your

own shortcomings and take steps to improve them. Always be prepared and ready to overcome

or confront problems or obstacles in your life. Doing so encourages us to be stronger, more

focused, and often lends to greater compassion and understanding of our environment and our

universe.

Remember that we all have choices. We've focused on our ability to create enhanced

abundance in our lives, and we've also focused on the importance of belief. The next section is

going to focus on choices and actions that can either guide us closer to, or prevent us from,

reaching our goals for limitless wealth in various aspects of our lives.


Chapter 3: Act On Abundance

Introduction

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines action as, the bringing about of an alteration by force

or through a natural agency or as the accomplishment of the thing usually over a period of time,

in stages, or with the possibility of repetition. What do these definitions of action have to do

with abundance? As mentioned briefly earlier, action propels change. Any time you make a

decision, you’re eliciting some kind of change. Some of those changes are positive and some

are negative, based on your decisions and the type of action you take.

Creating Momentum

This chapter is all about making choices and then taking actions that give those choices

momentum. Throughout this book, you've already, hopefully, started your journey along the

road to greater and enhanced self-awareness. You've also learned to recognize and put into

practice the significance of belief. Belief is important when it comes to making decisions and

choices. We want to believe that we’re making a good choice or a good decision. We want to

believe, through our own sense of self-confidence and awareness of what's going on around us,

that the decisions we make will have a positive impact on our life.

Your foundation of belief, or surety of your belief in your goals, wishes, or desires has

magnitude. It doesn't matter what you're striving for, but your belief in it must be firm. As an

example, let's say you want to win a holiday decorating contest on your block. You already

know that your neighbors are going to be involved, and some of them have already begun their

decorating. You wait to see what they're doing to give you some ideas that will be competitive,

but at the same time, you're not sure you want to spend as much money as they have or go to

all the effort they have in order to "boost the odds" in your favor.

You go out and buy some decorations, again without spending too much money, and you hope

that your efforts will be sufficient to gain you the grand prize. It doesn't matter whether that

grand prize is a ribbon, a plaque, or a monetary award. You just want to win! You want to come

in first, not second or third. You figure that because you’re getting involved, you're putting in

the effort that is required to gain success. At the same time, while you're getting excited and

"into" the decorating (and having fun doing it), you still don't want to get your hopes up too


high. Why? Because you don't want to be disappointed. Therefore, you've offered the universe

a conundrum.

You have the desire, the hope, and the belief, but at the same time, you have the hesitance, the

caution, and the doubt that niggles in your mind, telling you that you might not win, and

probably won't win, or… you get the idea.

Many of us don't want to hope or believe too much, because we don't want to experience

disappointment. But all that suffices to do is hold us back. Our own doubts are to blame for

holding us back, not God, not the boss, not a teacher, not "life". Life isn't against you. Life is

with you! Remember that the universe is out there. It's with you, in you, and surrounding you

every day. It's there for you! When you put out positive energy, your vibrations tell the universe

everything it needs to know about you.

Making choices for abundance

Abundance, belief, choice. Think of it as a three-legged stool. Yes, perhaps this stool can stand

on two legs, but you certainly can't sit on it or it's going to tip over. Three solid points of contact

are essential for the ultimate success that you're looking for, and you get that by combining

your increased sense of self-awareness, your sense of belief in yourself and in your universe, as

well as in the positive choices you make.

Remember what awareness is? Awareness that you exist as one with the universe and that you

believe that you have what it takes to succeed? That's awareness. It's not arrogance, it's not

conceit, and it's not narcissism. It’s a sense of confidence that comes from deep inside you. It's

something that no one can give you. It's something that you feel and believe.

Unfortunately, many of us go through life with a pessimistic

attitude, or the glass is half empty attitude instead of with

optimism, thinking of the glass as half full. We don't consider

ourselves important enough, in a variety of situations, to even

contemplate the thought of achieving our biggest or grandest

dreams. Why not? If you have adequate self-awareness and

you are in turn supported by your belief in yourself, your faith,

and your universe, why don't you? All you have to do is make

the choice.


What is the choice?

The choice involves taking action. Remember that action is propelling. Action or movement

propels you in one direction or another. You won't get anywhere by standing still. You won't

climb that mountain if you sit in that chair and just stare at it. You won't swim across a lake if

you lay around on the dock sun-tanning. You won't achieve greater abundance in your life,

wealth, or anything, if you just sit there and wait for it to happen. Put your awareness and your

belief into action.

Make a decision! As mentioned previously, we’re faced with a myriad of decisions every day.

You make many of them without giving it a thought. Every second of our life, we’re faced with a

choice. Do we work, or do we read a book? Do we eat, or do we wait? When making your list

of errands to take care of on the weekend, you're making choices and decisions. What to do

first? What can wait?

The point is you always have an option to make one choice over another. What does that

mean? It means that your environment and the universe surrounding you, as well as your own

sense of awareness and believe, offers a multitude of endless possibilities. With possibilities

come potential. Think of potential possibilities as interchangeable. Every time you make a

choice, whether you know what the outcome is going to be or not, you are propelling the

universe around you into action. The result is going to be one thing or another, but the very

action of making a choice is propelling movement, momentum, and action.

Take a moment to sit down and reflect or even write down the number of choices or decisions

that you've made today, or even yesterday. It started the moment you woke up when you

decided what you were going to wear that day, and whether you're going to have coffee, what

to eat for breakfast, and onward. Go ahead, sit down and write down all of the choices you

made, and you'll be amazed at how many decisions you make on an unconscious level every

day. You may not think that making a choice over hazelnut or French vanilla coffee is a big deal,

but you have weighed your options, explored the possibilities, and made a choice, all within the

blink of an eye.

At the other end of the spectrum, many of us overanalyze our decisions and choices. As a

result, we end up sitting on the fence, so to speak. Our indecision leads to inertia and lack of

movement, momentum, and in some cases, our ability to enjoy and gain the best out of life. We

say "what if…" ad infinitum until our inability to make a choice has a detrimental and negative

impact on our sense of self-awareness and belief in ourselves.


How many opportunities have you missed out on because you were hesitant to make a choice

one way or the other? How many times can you think back and realize that your inaction was

the cause of you missing out on what might've otherwise have been a good move, promotion,

or change in your life?

Avoiding stagnancy

An inability to make a decision, based on our belief or our sense of self-awareness (or lack

thereof) is not the only additional component that has the potential of creating stagnancy in

our life. What is that other component? Lack of knowledge. You have to know the facts before

you make important decisions, but can know everything? No, that's impossible. Many of our

relationships and decisions in life are based as much on emotions as on fact, and until you can

crawl inside someone else's head and know exactly what they're thinking, you're going to have

to rely on your own sense of awareness, confidence, and yes, knowledge about any given

situation before making a choice or decision.

Mahatma Gandhi once defined the seven deadly sins as, "Wealth without work, pleasure

without conscience, science without humanity, knowledge without character, politics without

principle, commerce without morality, worship without sacrifice."

You can actually break this down bit by bit. How do you achieve wealth without putting the

effort and the work into it? Remember, it is rare that we find something good that just falls into

our lap without any effort on our part. You must be willing to dedicate your emotions, your

knowledge, your self-awareness, and your belief, as well as your self-confidence, into your

efforts in order to achieve greater abundance and in turn, wealth. Again, it doesn't matter if

you classify wealth as money, happiness, success, or a specific achievement or goal. We all have

our own definitions of what wealth means to us.

Wishful thinking is wonderful and gives us hope, encouragement, and sometimes, even

enthusiasm to work toward a goal, but it doesn't get you anywhere if you don't move. You

have to move, make an effort to step in one direction or the other, putting your awareness and

your belief into practice. Turn your belief, self-awareness, and knowledge into reality. How do

you do that? You take action based on your beliefs, knowledge and self-awareness.


Think of it this way… let's say you're standing in a crosswalk waiting for the light to turn green,

or for the "walk" sign to start flashing. Based on your knowledge, your experience, and your

beliefs, you know that crossing against the light or when the sign flashes "Don't Walk" that it

might not be a good idea to step into the street and attempt to cross. Why? Because you've

learned and experienced, perhaps from reading the news, or you knew someone, or through

plain old common sense that walking against a red light has good potential of getting you hit by

a car.

So standing on the corner waiting for the green light or the "Walk" sign is not merely a reflex or

habit. It's a learned behavior. The same goes for making educated choices. It's about putting

facts, emotions, and mixing these together with your own sense of self-awareness and belief.

When you incorporate all these aspects into your decisions and/or choices, you're likely to

experience better results.

As Socrates once said, "I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think."

Knowledge is power

That's what this book is all about. Guiding you toward greater abundance or wealth in life

through careful self-reflection, awareness, and beliefs. Know yourself. You may be surprised

that many of us are unfamiliar with why we make certain decisions, or how we go about making

them. We just make them.


There is a saying that knowledge is power, and it's true. The more you know about something,

the more confident you are in making decisions or choices that utilize that specific knowledge

when it comes to making your decisions. The more you know and understand yourself, the

more confident you'll be in putting your beliefs and self-awareness into action. Use that

knowledge about yourself to generate greater abundance in your life by making better choices.

Choices followed by action are going to get you where you want to go. If you don't count on

your knowledge and your beliefs or your awareness of the universe around you, nothing’s going

to change. When you are confident in your knowledge, and coupled with your sense of self-

awareness and belief, you are now the one in charge and making choices in the universe rather

than simply believing that you have to sit down and take whatever life has to throw your way.

When you believe in yourself, and use your knowledge for your own betterment, you're

sending out vibrations into the universe that you're going to propel changes in your life, based

on your own parameters for success.

You've likely heard the term karma, which defines action, or deeds, or work. In Hinduism,

karma is all about cause and effect. This natural law defines that every action creates either an

equal or an opposite reaction. The Bhagavad Gita (II.64) states, "…the self-controlled person,

moving among objects, with his senses free from attachment and malevolence and brought

under his own control, attains tranquility."

The basic foundation of Hindu beliefs and philosophy is that life is propelled by the natural law

of cause and effect. In basic terms, karma implies that any time we do something or think

something, we create momentum that results in either something positive or negative. The

Hindu faith believes that each and every one of us is responsible for our own thoughts, actions,

and deeds.

Let's use the image of a garden as an example of how choices have an impact on our sense of

self-awareness, belief, and choices. Two people create a summer garden patch. One of them

carefully tills the soil, fertilizes it, nourishes it, and allows those nourishing components to sink

deep into the earth before beginning the planting process. The other person simply goes

outside, digs a few holes, and tosses in some seeds.


As time passes, both go out and water their plants, but the first gardener took the time to

create furrows to hold water while the other simply gives the small, leafy plants a squirt of

water from the garden hose. The first gardener carefully tends the ground, pulling weeds that

may rob the burgeoning garden of nourishment and life-giving water, while the second

gardener allows weeds to grow. Both of the gardens produce a variety of vegetables, but while

one is neat and orderly, the other one is rather, well to be honest, ugly and unkempt looking.

Yes, both are producing vegetables, but when the time comes for the vegetables to grow and

flourish, the first gardener enjoys a bountiful harvest, while the second gardener attains only a

few suitable results.

As you can see from the quite simplistic example given above, it pays to use knowledge and

care when making choices. When you just throw your seeds on the ground but don't take the

time to nourish or make much of an effort, you may get a tomato or two, but you're not going

to get nearly as many as one who carefully tends, nourishes, fertilizes, and weeds the garden.

Again, it's all about choices. It's all about not relying on just wishful thinking. Our choices and

their results are up to us. It is us who guide the universe, not the other way around. Just as a

garden doesn't grow without water, care, management, or keeping the animals at bay, neither

does abundance.

Also remember this: the tomato plant the first gardener nourished also produced dozens of

tomatoes, which he used in a variety of ways. Not only that, but that single tomato plant

produced dozens of cuttings, which that gardener then shared with his friends and neighbors.

Those cuttings in turn produced dozens more tomatoes as well as dozens more cuttings. That

single tomato plant produced more tomatoes overall, as well as food products, pleasure, and

satisfaction than those of the second gardener.

The first gardener made an active choice to nourish that plant and the results were not only

positive for him, but beneficial to others. His efforts were not only rewarded to himself, but to

those around him. Through his efforts, he was able to process and preserve enough tomatoes

and tomato byproducts that held him through the lean winter months. The second gardener

did not.

This example is a very simple example of the importance of nourishing your goals for greater

abundance. You can either put in a minimal effort or you can put in a lot of effort. It's up to

you. The choice is yours.


Beware inaction

We talked earlier about making choices, or avoiding choices. Remember that when you remain

indecisive, you in essence remain inactive. Inaction can breed a variety of negative emotions

and feelings that also have a negative impact on your environment and the universe. Inaction

often also breeds feelings like frustration, jealousy, and resentment. The second gardener, in

the example above, may have looked upon his neighbor's garden with jealousy when he saw

how fruitful and productive it was. He may have grumbled and mumbled that the first gardener

was enjoying and proliferating the fruits of his labor, while he was not.

Whose choice was it? The second gardener chose not to put much effort into his garden, and

therefore suffered through his own inertia. Many of us do the same thing on a daily basis. Why

should we try harder? "I'll fail anyway." It's this kind of thinking that leads us to stagnation and

causes us to remain inactive and uninvolved in our own present and future.

We can go around blaming everybody else for our failures and our

lack of success, but when you come right down to it, it's on us. Each

one of us has the potential to succeed. In turn, each of us also has

the potential to fail. It's all about your attitude. It's an endless circle:

self-awareness, belief, action. Each propels the other. It's easy to feel

good after a success, but how do you feel after a failure? Do you give

up? Do you try again? Do you change your approach? These are all

questions that you need to ask yourself. What kind of person are

you? Are you held back through inertia and inaction just because you

may have experienced a negative result in the past? Has that negative

result or failure led to your belief that no matter what you do or no

matter how hard you work, you won't succeed in achieving your

dreams or aspirations?

That's what holds you back. It's not the universe, it's not God, and it’s not life. It's you.

Change the way you think. Act. Take action by using and combining your sense of self-

awareness, belief, and intellect. Use your knowledge and bolster your enthusiasm and you may

be surprised by the results. Negativity only breeds more negativity, discouragement, and a fear

of failure. You don't even have to fail at something to feel this way. Perhaps your results are

just not what you were hoping for, and you feel let down and disappointed. These types of

emotions also hold us back from feeling enthusiastic or passionate about our work, our

relationships, and our lives.


We can pray for success and abundance, but remember the old saying, "God helps those who

help themselves.” We mention this earlier in the book, and that's why we mention it again

here. We have to take responsibility for our decisions. We have to own them, and that means

whether those decisions provide positive or negative results. If you have to, tweak your

approach. Use your enthusiasm, your positive energy, and your passion in life to help guide you

toward greater abundance and success. If you're already doing something you enjoy that offers

pleasure and satisfaction through your emotions, you're already ahead of the game. When

engaging in any task or endeavor, give it your best.

Dealing with emotions

Our emotions are part of who we are, and it's not easy to change them. We already know what

makes us feel happy or sad, or anywhere in between. However, emotions are also an important

factor or key in propelling specific actions. Our emotions can prevent us from trying, from

working hard, or from making that extra effort that is required for success. That second

gardener didn't put 110% into his garden, did he? And yet he somehow figured that he'd reap

the same results as the first gardener. Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way. Life doesn't

work that way. The universe doesn't operate on that principle.

Take responsibility for your own emotions when it comes to your decisions and actions.

Remove negativity and thoughts of failure from your emotions and your mind, as well as your

environment. You can go to work every day and mumble and grumble about how miserable you

are, but is that going to change anything? Instead, try going to work with a positive attitude,

and with the goal of eliciting something positive or beneficial in your day. Change your outlook.

Instead of focusing on the negative, focus on the positive. Every time.


Remember that it’s often our own fear of failure that leads us to this sense of inertia. We often

say that life has a way of beating us down, but is it life doing it, or yourself? The universe isn't

here to beat you down. God won't beat you down. You're more than capable of doing that on

your own. It's your own emotions and negative feelings about yourself, your skills, your

abilities, or your potential to succeed that holds you back. Remember that the universe is out

there, just waiting to give you what you need and desire. The only problem is you have to

recognize it. You have to believe it.

So, think back through the past week and try to remember how many times you didn't do

something because you thought "what's the use?" Or "why bother trying, I'll fail anyway."

When you're feeling less than appreciated, not making the money you think you deserve, or

simply feeling sorry for yourself, these negative emotions can proliferate until we’re literally

frozen in our own pit of self-pity. Do your best to stay out of those quagmires, because they do

nothing to help propel you forward.

Remember that you make the choices in your life. Life does not make the choices for you.

Choose to get out of that pit. Choose to take steps to guide you toward where you want to be.

It's not just a physical action, but an emotional reaction. Turn a negative into a positive. For

every downside, there is an upside. You know the old saying, “Behind every dark cloud is a

silver lining." Look for the silver linings and don't pay so much attention to the dark clouds. Yes,

dark clouds bring rain, but they also water your garden.

Be responsible for your own actions, or inaction. The Bible tells us that we reap what we sow,

and it's true. Like the gardeners, you either care for your garden or you don't. The effort you

put into life has a direct impact on what you'll get out of it.

It's YOUR choice. Do you give up easily? Do you persevere? If you fail once, do you find ways

around the obstacle or do you come up with new approaches to deal with the situation or

whatever it is that you don't like about your life? Or do you just sit on the couch and frown,

thinking that life is against you?


Missing out

This chapter is all about making choices. We've talked about action producing a change or a

result. If you don't take action, nothing will happen. On that line, it's important to also

understand that failing to make a choice also comes with ramifications. You never know what

you miss out on because you fail to make a choice or a decision. Sometimes, it's not always

obvious. There are no certainties in life. But if you don't try, and if you don't make a choice,

who but yourself can you blame?

By failing to make choices, you can miss out on some wonderful things, opportunities, and

results. Let's say that you and a coworker were both offered a choice to do something. Your

coworker made an immediate decision, while you decided that you needed time to think about

both the pros and the cons, the benefits and the drawbacks, and as a result, you couldn't make

a decision, but sat on the proverbial fence too long. Your coworker was given the opportunity

to take on that task, and as a result benefited greatly from not only his enthusiasm and

positivity, but in other ways for quite a while after.

Naturally, not only did you feel a sense of failure because you didn't make the decision, but you

actually are now feeling somewhat resentful and jealous of that individual for benefits he has

received as a result of his decision. You can kick yourself all you want, but this inactivity or

indecision in your life held you back, and will continue to hold you back until you change your

attitude.

You can blame everyone else for your lack of success at home, at work, or at school, but when

it comes right down to it, it's on you. Don't miss out on a wide number of opportunities because

of your unwillingness to take a chance and make a decision. In order to reduce your chances of

missing out on opportunities and greater abundance in your life, it's important to visualize

yourself successful. Imagine how you see yourself successful. Are you living in a nicer home or

smiling more often? Is the stress gone? Has your attitude changed? See yourself happy and

surrounded with love and abundance. See yourself more relaxed and enthusiastic about life and

the universe around you.

Remember the law of karma, or action, which will also help

increase your awareness and teach you how to promote actions

and decisions that will result in greater abundance or at least a

manifestation of abundance in your life. The first gardener in our

earlier example knew what he wanted before he even began to

till the soil. He wanted to reap the benefits of his hard work.


However, he was only able to reap those benefits after he had put the effort in.

Then, he practiced patience while he waited for his garden to come to fruition. While he

waited, he kept busy, weeding, fertilizing, and watering. He didn't just plant the seeds and then

sit back and expect his garden to grow lush and beautiful on its own. He put effort into it. He

put 110% into his garden, and he reaped the benefits. He trusted in his ability to do this, and

also trusted in his environment and the universe to offer rain, sunshine, and the weather

patterns that were best suited to not only his planting choice, but his planting time.

Along these lines is the concept that you get back what you give to the world. Remember that

the first gardener not only benefited from the bounty of his garden, but he shared that bounty

with others? He shared cuttings of that tomato plant which in turn benefited others. In this

way, he produced positive vibrations in his environment and the universe around him. He not

only created and reaped the benefits and the bounty of his garden, but he helped to create it

for others.

The laws of karma also imply, in rather simplistic terms, "What goes around comes around."

Basically, this means that the more you give, the more you get back. If you're stingy with

yourself, or less than generous, the same also applies. When you give, share, and encourage

and promote others to succeed, you’re creating positive vibrations that radiate out into the

universe, which are then returned to you in not only productive, but beneficial manifestations.

This circle of abundance comes from you, and then returns to you. It sounds quite simple, but

many of us don't understand the concept. Use your self-awareness, your intelligence, your joy

of learning, and put all that into practice. Reap what you sow, and sow what you reap. Give to

this life what you want to gain from it.

A philanthropist can give millions of dollars to deserving charities, and that's great, but you

don't have to give millions of dollars to reap the benefits of the universe. Those tomato plant

cuttings brought the gardener's friends and neighbors bountiful joy, pleasure, and food. In

return, their gratitude, respect, and friendship reflected back on him. You never know when

one of the people that you've influenced in a positive way is going to be the one to change your

life.

By choosing to be generous rather than stingy and selfish, you're promoting and sending good

vibes and vibrations into the universe, which will reflect those vibrations back at you, and then

some. Think of the past and about some of the choices that you've made, or inaction that


resulted. Did you take steps to resolve problems or issues in your life, or did you just figure

‘that's life’ and throw up your hands in surrender?

Do you recall some of the decisions, actions, or choices that you made that led to more

problems in your life? Many of us can. However, many of our own problems are the result of

poor decisions we've made. Don't blame your bad decisions on anyone else, God, or life. Seek

greater understanding and knowledge, and strive to overcome the negativity or lack of effort

that is persistent in your life because of past failures. Self-defeating thoughts and responses will

not get us anywhere.

Remember that every experience you have is an opportunity to learn. Don't become

complacent about life. Always be willing to put 110% into everything you do. This positivity will

stand you in good stead as you make your way toward greater abundance and unlimited wealth

in your life.

Conclusion

So exactly how do you increase your wealth or abundance in life? Act like it. This is not to

suggest you spend more money than you have. We’re not talking about arrogance. Rather,

believe that the universe is waiting to give you the abundance you seek. The abundance that

you know you deserve because of your self-awareness, confidence, and belief. Believe that the

universe is waiting to give you that abundance and manifest your wealth by believing and living

it as your reality.

Make choices that you need to get you where you want to be. Use your intellect, your

knowledge, and your passion and sense of self-awareness and confidence. Don't forget to

imagine and visualize what it will be like to reach your dreams and goals, and use all of this to

make positive changes in your life that will result in greater abundance and wealth.


Chapter 4: Leave It To The Universe

Introduction

There are some things we can’t control in life. We can't control the seasons, the weather, or

time. Some facets of the universe are just beyond human control, but that doesn't mean you

can't encourage the universe to work with you, and for you, based on your desires. In the past

sections, you've learned how to acknowledge the fact that you deserve greater abundance in

life, and that you can attain that abundance. You've learned the importance of belief when it

comes to reaching for, dreaming, and achieving greater abundance in all facets of your

environment. Whether you're seeking material wealth, emotional, or spiritual wealth, or even a

combination, you deserve it, and can achieve it.

At the same time, you must apply effort to your endeavors. As mentioned previously,

abundance doesn't just happen, you make it happen. By making choices, decisions, adapting

your attitude, or even changing the way you've done things in the past, you can enhance your

opportunities, open more doors, and receive more blessings in life than you ever imagined.

You've taken a number of steps to increase your sense of awareness, belief, and decision-

making skills. Now it's time to allow the universe to do what it does best - respond.

Are you listening?

Have you given all your efforts toward enhancing self-awareness and increasing abundance in

your life? Have you really given that extra push, that 110% effort? Have you coupled your

efforts with the proper attitude and mindset? Are you just going through the motions, or are

you, deep inside the recesses of your mind and your spirit, really focusing on developing that

self-awareness that will get you where you want to be?

This is not a simple question, and does require thought. It's one thing to make physical efforts

to achieve our goals, but it's another to incorporate your emotional, mental, and spiritual self

toward those goals as well. We talked about the difficulty of releasing all aspects of self-doubt

and increasing an attitude that promotes self-confidence when it comes to striving toward your

goals.


Have you gained pleasure out of your efforts so far, even if you haven't reached

that pinnacle of abundance you were hoping for –yet? You've made these

efforts to date for a reason, whether it's to improve a relationship, to get a

promotion at work, to increase your earning potential, or even to get rich. They

are all within reach, based on the actions, the reactions, and the decisions you

make! Remember that action propels reaction. But you have to put everything

you have - body, spirit, and soul - into your efforts, or that niggling sense of self-

doubt may inevitably derail you and your efforts without you even realizing

what happened.

If you have put 110% into your endeavors and you've focused on them, body, heart, and soul,

it's now time to just let the universe hear you and do its part. Your job now is to release

everything to God or to the universe in return.

This is one of the most difficult parts of your journey toward increasing wealth and abundance

in your life. That letting go. That relinquishing of control. How can something you can't feel,

touch, or hear respond to your deepest-most wishes and increase wealth and abundance in

your life? It's all about trust, faith, and belief.

Think about it. You've worked really hard and done your part, as well as hopefully your best, to

maintain not only a positive attitude and worked on increasing your level of happiness in your

environments, but you've made a variety of choices and decisions to do just that. You've

worked hard to change habits, to turn negative emotions and feelings into positive ones. You've

worked hard to transform your self-doubt in yourself or in the power of the universe into one

of increased faith and belief. Now what do you do?

Now you pretty much surrender to the universe your efforts. Remember that the universe

listens to you and feels your efforts. If you've truly made the type of effort that is required, and

do so with gladness in your heart, a bounce in your step, and with cheerfulness, giving it that

110%, you must surrender yourself to your faith and in turn, to the universe.

This is where the strength of your belief and your sense of self-awareness will come in good

stead and support you. Not everyone succeeds on their journey toward increasing abundance

and wealth in their lives. You know why? Because they can’t completely let go and rely solely

on their faith and belief that the universe or God will hear them. That's what's holding so many

people back from attaining their desires and dreams and goals. They put forth all the physical

and daily effort to get there, but in their head, they're still filled with self-doubt, lack of faith,

and lack of belief that the universe can actually hear them.


It's not easy. In fact, it's a huge obstacle for many. However, if you've done your part, diligently

worked on acknowledging the truth that you can, and are, able to increase your abundance,

and have increased your belief that you deserve and have earned that abundance, you're well

on your way. If you've acted on your beliefs, your enhanced sense of self, and are more attuned

to just "being", you're one step ahead of the others. However, passing the baton, so to speak,

can be tough and may require some extra focus.

Focusing on your intentions

Focus solely on your intentions and in gaining the abundance you seek. What does that mean?

It doesn't mean ignoring your loved ones, your job, or your responsibilities to focus only on a

self-centered desire. No, it means focusing on your ultimate goal, which can be much more

than you ever imagined in the beginning.

Let's say you want to increase wealth, as in money.

Hopefully you've done your homework and asked

yourself the question, ‘What will that money do for me?

Will it help me pay the bills so I don't have to worry so

much? Will it help me provide my family with more? Will

it put a better roof over my head or more food on the

table? Will it allow me to travel more, and if so, who will

I be traveling with?’ You may realize as you ask yourself

questions regarding the ultimate goal surrounding your

desire or dream that it circles right back to the

relationships you have in life.

It's logical to assume that most people would like to have more money. Having more money

takes a lot of worries away and releases burdens. But at the same time, all the money in the

world can't buy happiness. Remember the Dickens tale of ? That guy was a serious miser and

accumulated much wealth in his life, but he was miserable, alone, and angry at the world. What

good did all his money do him? He lived like a miser, grumbling about even having to provide

poor Cratchit with an extra piece of coal to keep his office warm. What kind of a life is that?

What good does having all that money do if it doesn't promote greater abundance in your life?

As you can see, abundance is more than just money. It's not only reaching a goal or achieving a

dream, but determining the underlying reason for that goal or dream. Having money without a


purpose is an empty dream, and is likely not to produce the level of happiness, contentment, or

even satisfaction in your life that you desire.

So remember to always take into consideration your intentions when it comes to increasing

abundance in your life. It's not just how you get there or what you get when you do, but how

you plan to use it. With that in mind, it's much easier to relinquish control to the universe, and

along the way, you may discover a number of surprises about yourself, your attitudes, and your

beliefs.

When we talk about "leaving it to the universe" we talk about your ability to know and

understand that once you do your part, the universe will do the rest. Live in the moment, enjoy

the moment, and relish the exciting as well as the not-so-exciting moments of your life. Don't

let anything distract you from just "being". Again, that's not to say you should ignore anything

else going on around you, whether it's work, school, or family.

You may find that at this stage of your growth and development that you are much more

attuned to your environment and the universe. You've touched the depths of your faith and

belief, and you have to always rely on that. After all, you can only do so much. As with nature,

there are some things that you have no control over. You can't control when the sun rises or

sets, or from which direction the wind blows. However, you can harness the wind. You can use

the sun. Honor the universe and let it work for you. Flow with the universe and not against it.

Surrender yourself, completely and fully to the universe, and understand that there are some

things beyond your control.

That's where your faith and your ability to just let go comes in. God is always with you,

surrounding you, and helping you. God doesn't have it against you. That's not His nature. At

this point, the emphasis of this chapter may be found in the following story:

"One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes for my life

flashed across the sky. In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were

two sets of footprints, other times there were one set of footprints.

This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering

from anguish, sorrow, or to feed, I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord, "you promised me Lord, that if I followed you, you would walk with me

always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there have only been


one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most you have not been there for

me?"

The Lord replied, "The times when you have seen only one set of footprints, is when I carried

you."

That should effectively put things into perspective for anyone who is waiting, watching, and

wondering why we need to just "let go" and give ourselves to the universe. God controls the

universe, and as such, is in charge of our destiny. Once you've done everything you can to

create greater abundance in your life, it's important to then let go and give yourself up to the

universe… to God or a Supreme Being … allowing for the universe to hear you and give you

what you need.

Total and complete belief in the universe is such an important part of your journey toward

increasing abundance of wealth in your life that it's important not to underestimate its power.

How do you just give yourself up to the universe?

When we speak of giving yourself up to the

universe, we mean relaxing, and allowing things to

happen as they will. You've done your part, now let

the universe do the rest. Be ready to know when

you've reached that point, and then be prepared to

receive and accept what is given. That being said,

it's important to resist the urge to expect a specific

result based on your efforts, but rather to be open

and accepting of whatever comes your way.

Sometimes, we don't understand why something has not come to fruition, or comes to fruition

in a different way than we expected. However, "Lean not unto your own understanding," as

Proverbs tells us "So you will find favor in good repute in the sight of God and man. Trust in the

Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all ways acknowledge

him and he will make your paths straight…"

The Bible and other esteemed scriptures focus on this point. We are mere humans, a part of

the universe to which we belong. We belong to He who created the universe, so why would the

universe be against us?


Trust that the universe, and God is on your side. Psalm 37 tells us, "Trust in the Lord and do

good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord; and he will give

you the desires of your heart…"

These words of wisdom will stand many in good stead. Remember that our understanding is as

nothing when compared to the universe. Again, resist the urge to expect something specific or

certain result when it comes to greater abundance and wealth in your life. For example, let's

say that you worked really hard to get that promotion at work, and then you give yourself up to

the universe. However, the universe didn't give you that promotion. Instead, your boss gave

you a new title in a different department along with a raise. That’s nice, but it wasn’t exactly

what you wanted.

After a short time, and after your have spent some time mumbling and grumbling because the

universe didn't give you exactly what you wanted, you realize that your new job has opened

new doors and new possibilities. You now earn a commission, and not only do you increase

your new earnings (on top of the raise), but your new responsibility, and your new efforts in

this new job gain the attention of management and enhance your reputation, dependability,

and dedication to the company. As a result, three years later, you are promoted to a higher

level of management than you ever thought possible, or that you were hoping for with your

initial desire to gain that promotion.

Keep in mind that sometimes, our specific desire, wish, or dream may not be answered in such

simplistic fashion, but in other ways that we never imagined. You may reap rewards in ways

that you never thought possible, or because you felt your original intention was "unanswered".

However, it wasn't unanswered at all. The universe heard it, but then decided that something

else would serve you even better. It's important to be patient, and to not analyze everything

that happens in your life in a negative way. Instead, ask yourself what you can do to take

advantage of any new opportunity or situation.

Remember the analogy about the wind that was mentioned earlier? You can't control the wind,

but you can harness it. You may not be able to control exactly how the universe chooses to

answer you when it comes to your dreams and goals, but when you have an open mind, and

your faith and self-awareness is developed enough, you will be more readily capable of taking

what the universe has to give you and using it, morphing it, or transforming it to your

advantage.

This is what we mean by "detaching" and letting go. Once you have completed your part, the

universe will take over. Think of it this way: prior to a flight, an airplane must be designed and


built. The mechanics, the construction of the inner and outer layers, the controls, and finally,

the aesthetics of both exterior and interior. Then, the pilots arrive, inspect the plane, and do

their part to get that plane off the ground.

The passengers arrive, board the plane, and settle in, each of them with a specific result or

destination in mind. It doesn't matter whether they're flying to visit a loved one, to a business

meeting, to a job interview, or on vacation. As the passengers settle in their seats, the pilots go

through their checklist, ensuring that everything is working properly on the airplane. Then, the

real work and purpose of the plane begins. The engines are started, and slowly, the plane taxis

to its designated runway.

When the pilot gets the go-ahead, he opens the throttle and the plane taxis down the runway,

gradually picking up more speed and momentum, right until the point where the pilot lifts the

nose of the plane, the wheels leave the ground, and the plane is airborne.

All human effort to build the plane and get it off the ground has been accomplished. Based on

their skills, their attitudes, their belief, and their faith that that plane will fly, the human

element in this process has been completed. Once the plane leaves the ground, and although

the skills of the pilots are still required, the plane belongs to the universe.

You have done everything you could to get your "airplane" off the ground, and once you've

done that, it's time to hand it over to God, the universe, and to whatever will "be". Once you’re

"airborne" your efforts are no longer directly in your hands and you must rely on the ethereal,

or the nonphysical.

So, once you've put in the physical labor and the

effort, relinquish to the universe! You don't have

to worry, because if you've done your part, the

universe will hear you and do its part.

Remember the garden analogy that was utilized

in an earlier chapter? Always keep in mind that

not every seed you plant will grow to fruition.

What do we mean by that? We mean don't be

so focused on the actual or specific result of

every individual seed, but in the process that

guides you toward the results you're looking for.


No matter what you do, much like nature, you cannot always anticipate every other influence

that may come into play.

Like the gardener, a number of influences had to be taken into consideration, but some the

gardener could do nothing about. He fertilized the soil and did his part to keep his garden

weed-free, but could he control the weather? Could he make it rain or did he control the heat?

No. Still, he did whatever he could that he thought was best for the overall health and

productivity of his garden. He also knew when to let go and to give his garden up to the

universe.

Another glimpse into choices

In the previous chapter we talked about making choices and decisions that will enhance your

ability to take steps based on your awareness and belief that these decisions will help propel

you in the direction and toward the end results you're looking for. However, always keep in

mind that the universe is bigger than us, and sometimes we don't have a choice in the matter.

When things go wrong in life, do you rail against it or do you try to "go with the flow"?

Sometimes, choice is not up to you, but the universe. For example, do you actively choose who

you're going to fall in love with? No. Your heart will tell you. You can't force yourself to fall in

love with someone through sheer will. You can want to fall in love with that person, but that

doesn't make it so. The same goes with someone falling in love with you. You can be as nice as

you want, do all the right things, and be everything that that person may be looking for, but you

can't make that person fall in love with you. That is up to the universe.

Why do we mention this now? Because it's important to realize that along the way, you may

come up against obstacles or challenges that you have no control or power over. Does this

mean that your journey toward greater abundance and wealth is over? That you didn't try hard

enough? That you didn't deserve it? No! It just means that you have to take a different path to

get there. Be open and willing to listen to the universe. Remember that the universe is on your

side, but that doesn't necessarily mean that you'll gain the specific end result that you were

hoping for. It might be much better than that, and arrive in a way that you least expected.

This is another aspect of letting go. After you've done everything you can, 110%, body, soul,

and spirit, let go and let "it" happen, whatever "it happens to be. Allow things to happen in

their own good time.


Give yourself up to the universe, and the universe will take care of you. The book of Ecclesiastes

in the Bible (Chapter 3 verses 1-22) says, "There is an appointed time for everything. And there

is a time for every event under heaven… a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a

time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing… and find satisfaction in all their toil -

this is the gift of God…"

That Bible verse revolves around the story of Solomon, stating in its essence that we should

happily make ourselves content, as well as utilize everything that God or the universe has given

us. As we live in a world of change, events will also change, as well as conditions. The universe

around us is in a constant state of ebb and flow. As do the seasons. We can't stop them or

change them. As with the seasons, our destinies are effectively determined by a higher power.

The universe is here for you, and therefore, if you understand the universe, and your place in it,

you are more capable of doing that "letting go" that is the focus of this chapter.

We must be as willing to accept how the universe grants us greater abundance and enjoy the

fruits of our labors in a humble spirit and with dependence upon the universe and God, always

knowing and believing that the universe is there to support us. This belief must remain static,

regardless of the events, and the ebb and flow of life around you. Every purpose under the

stars is there for a reason, even if we don't understand it.

Therefore, when you've made your goals, and through increased self-awareness, belief, faith,

and effort have done your part, relinquish all your hard labors and let the universe do what it

will. Let go. Release. Relinquish. Surrender. Pass the baton, or that sense of control and give it

to the universe. You've done the best you can. If you haven't, you need to refocus your efforts.


Just making a wish and wanting it to come true will not make it so. You have to put the effort

into it. Sometimes that effort is hard and requires extreme diligence and focus. Be willing to put

forth that effort. But when the time comes, resist the urge to micromanage. It's not up to you

anymore.

Therefore, detach. Let go of any expectations regarding the specificity of your goal. Don't

succumb to disappointment if the universe does not give back exactly what you were looking

for, but look for that silver lining in that gift the universe is giving you. You may need to learn

more lessons, or gain greater understanding. You may not know the specific reason for any

delay, detours, or "scenic tours" toward your ultimate destination, but they're there for a

reason. Why? Because the universe wants it so, and for its own reason.

If something doesn't happen as you expected, don't get angry and blame others. Rather, be

willing to forgive before you cast judgment. Be willing to closely examine the steps you've taken

and determine whether you've really put forth the effort that is required to reach your goal.

Sometimes, we say that we've done our best when we really haven't. We say and think that

we've given 110%, even though we know, deep in our hearts, that we have only given 80%.

Sure, 80% is better than 30%, but it still isn't 110%.

In many cases, we fail to attain that greater abundance in life that we’re looking for because at

some point along the way we figured we'd done enough, and now it's the turn of the universe

to give us our wishes. However, when you look at it this way, you're defeating the entire

purpose of self-awareness, growth, faith, and belief. In essence, you have made a choice not to

continue with your efforts, and put it all back on the universe. At the same time, the universal

senses that you're not ready or in a position to accept its bountiful rewards for your efforts.

We must always take our choices and decisions under examination as we make our way along

this journey toward greater abundance and wealth. Are we asking for the right reasons? Are we

aiming for the best that life has to offer?


Goals versus expectations

In the beginning, you were asked to think of goals toward greater abundance and wealth in

various aspects of your life. It's important to differentiate goals versus expectations. Do you

expect a specific reward for your efforts? Will you be disappointed if your "reward" in life is not

exactly what you expected?

In a sense, the ability to detach yourself and relinquish everything to the universe is the same

as falling in love, or having someone fall in love with you. It's all about enlightenment and self-

awareness, and it all leads to awakening. You can't exactly put your finger on how or when you

fell in love, and you certainly can't force it, but you know when you've recognized it, right? Be

grateful for everything that you have, and that you've learned on your journey toward

increasing self-awareness and greater abundance in your life.

If something doesn't go just like you were expecting it to, accept it. Don't blame anyone else,

and do your best to keep negative emotions out of your mind. Negative emotions make it more

difficult to let go and relinquish all your efforts to the universe.

For example, your trust, faith, and belief in the universe must be sufficient. Believe that God

and the universe is standing behind you, ready to give you everything you desire, and

sometimes even more, or in a way you never expected. Always remember that the universe will

do what it feels is in your best interest, which may not necessarily be what you're expecting.

If you have not realized your goals, it's time to ask yourself some hard questions. For example,

have you give it your best? Have you kept an open mind regarding what the universe will give

back to you, or are you looking for a specific "thing"? When it comes right down to it, do you

think that God or the universe is ignoring you just because you haven't received the abundance

you're looking for when you want it, on your own timetable?

Again, it's important to be aware of what it is you're asking for. Will it be good for you? Will it

help you become a better person, or is your reason for wanting that abundance out of

selfishness? In some cases, your own expectations may be preventing you from receiving the

full bounty and blessings of the universe. Why? Because you're looking for one thing, and

focusing so hard on that that you neglect to see the benefits of your efforts around you. So it

may not be exactly what you're looking for, but are you missing out because you have been

blinded by your idea of abundance?


Remember the analogy of the airplane. Once it has taken off, it's airborne. Enjoy your flight,

and don't expect the pilot to follow the exact same route between point A and point B every

single time without taking into consideration weather patterns, wind, or storms.

Instead of only focusing on the end result, always look deep within yourself and do what you

can to make yourself a better person, so that you will learn to appreciate what you have. Once

you have received your goal or that "thing" you're looking for, you'll treasure it and never take

it for granted.

The bottom line is that abundance and greater wealth and prosperity in your life will come if

you make gratitude, effort, and a positive attitude an everyday aspect of your life.

Conclusion

You have done everything you can to put yourself on the path toward greater abundance.

You've put in the effort, the toil, the labor, and the emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical

effort to get there. They all work together. You've created the basic foundation for enhanced

self-awareness, belief, and faith that now allows you to make the choices, sometimes easy and

sometimes hard, that will help get you where you're going. However, as you make your way on

your journey, never take for granted what you do have.

Appreciate and be joyful, and your positive energy will flow through the universe. In return, the

universe will hear you. Learn to release the reins and let the universe take over. The universe has done a

pretty good job of maintaining the seasons, allowing the sun to rise and set, and to provide us with food,

and shelter that sustains our daily lives. Now it's your turn. Give to the universe and the universe will

give back to you.

Work toward your goals and be willing to accept what the universe gives you and rewards you

even if it's not exactly what you were expecting. Do you get mad when someone gives you a

gift, even if it's not exactly what you were hoping for? Hopefully not. Hopefully, you accept that

gift with grace and thanks, appreciating that someone felt strongly enough about you to take

the trouble to go shopping for gift that he or she feels that you will enjoy. Sure, any gift you

receive may not be exactly what you were hoping for, but sometimes, that gift can be so special

and so life-changing that you're glad you didn't get you were hoping for!


The universe has a way of surprising us, so be open and grateful for everything that the

universe has to offer. The universe wants us to succeed, to learn, to grow, and to love. The

universe wants what's best for us. The universe is there for us, if we only acknowledge it,

recognize it, and give our whole hearts, bodies and souls to that universe.


Chapter 5: Be Content

Introduction

The final component of striving for attaining abundance in your life is to work on the process of

being content. We'll explain that as we delve further into this chapter topic. So far, you've

continued to gain and increase your self-awareness. This self-awareness should be serving you

well in not only enhancing enjoyment of your life on a day-to-day basis, but in constantly

looking for and taking advantage of positive activities and decisions that open more doors than

close them.

It doesn't matter how long your journey takes you. For some, your journey can provide positive

results within a few months, and for others, it may take a little longer, depending on how deep-

rooted your former habits, attitudes and emotional and mental capabilities in regard to your

own sense of control that come into play. As you've increased and become more aware of your

own sense of self and your ability to create abundance in your life, you've also explored and

become more attuned to your own beliefs.

If you've been doing your homework, you've been tackling negative thoughts and emotions,

getting rid of self-doubt, increasing your level of confidence that, through knowledge, greater

awareness of the environment around you, and your attitude toward it has guided you to

making better choices and decisions. Hopefully, the choices and decisions that you've been

making are also founded in greater self-awareness, belief, and faith, and that those decisions

have moved you in a positive direction that in turn have lead you to increasing opportunities to

attain abundance. You've also learned the importance of letting go. Now you're ready to put

the last component into place. Finding contentment.

Finding contentment

What exactly is contentment? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines contentment as the

quality or state of being contented to. Something that contents.

Well that says a lot, doesn't it? Not. The definition doesn't really describe what contentment is.

Perhaps that's because contentment is a feeling or sensation and it may mean different things

to different people.


In relation to the overall topics and focus of this book, which is to enhance your self-awareness

and increase your opportunity to generate abundance in your life, contentment may be defined

as being happy or satisfied with who you are and what you have. Keep in mind that

contentment does not imply becoming static in life, but rather that you are satisfied with who

you are, and that your pleasure in life comes not only from end results, but from the journeys

you take along the way. It's not so much that contentment implies satisfaction with a specific

situation in your life at this moment, but in continually trying to improve not only yourself, but

your life.

If you never move forward; if you remain in place, you have the potential of missing out on a

wealth of wonderful opportunities, adventures, and possibilities. No matter how happy you are

at this moment, you should never cease striving to improve yourself or your situation. When

you do, it means that you've given up.

Basically, contentment is a state of mind that can be defined by asking yourself a very basic

question. Are you happy or unhappy? This question is something that you should think about

every day. If you're unhappy, have you made steps to change what's making you unhappy? If

you are happy, are you satisfied with the status quo or do you continue to look ahead, move

forward, and continue improving and solidifying your beliefs, your sense of self-awareness, and

your knowledge?

Remember we talked about the choices we make.

You choose whether you are satisfied or

dissatisfied. You choose whether you're happy or

unhappy. It's your decision. You can say that life is

tough, that you're tired of dealing with all the

challenges and difficulties, and that you’re

basically just sick and tired that life always been

against you. As a result, you may emphatically

state that you're unhappy. But what are you going

to do about it?

Either you learn to face your challenges and difficulties with a sense of confidence and even

enjoy everything it has to offer, in the sense that you're going to learn something and become

stronger when you overcome each obstacle, or you give up, quit, and blame everyone, and

even "life" for dealing you a bad hand.


How you practice your daily life, consciously, and with focused attention on your self-

awareness, the universe, and your own efforts, it's all up to you. Quite bluntly, if you're

unhappy, it's because you've chosen to be. Remember that we all have choices. We all face a

variety of challenges and difficulties in our daily life. We need to lose weight. Our finances stink.

A relationship fell apart, or your job isn't exactly what you hoped it would be. Sometimes, our

lives can be quite a mess, and we've all experienced one of these issues, or all of them.

No one is saying that you can't be unhappy during those situations, but resist the urge to

wallow in self-pity and inaction too long. You do have to express your emotions for overall

mental and emotional health and wellness. But do you really want to remain stuck in the mire

of negativity forever? You have to move on! You want to be happy in life, and to feel like you're

a success, whether we’re talking about money, relationships, jobs, school, or whatever. Keep in

mind that while conditions and the environment around us may take us to our knees once in a

while, it's your choice to either stay there or get past it, get up, and move on. Therefore, your

level of contentment is based on your own attitudes, behaviors, and thoughts.

As humans, we tend to let our moods guide us even when we know, rationally, that we

shouldn't. When things are not going good in your life, it's natural to remember all the negative

or bad things that have happened. You think you have the worst luck in the world, or that

everyone or everything in life is against you. You may shake your fist at the sky and shout, "Why

me?" You end up being resentful, jealous, and angry with everyone and everything around you.

If you let it continue, you may even end up sinking into depression and a type of inactivity and

inaction that keeps you stuck in that rut for a long time. This is a never-ending cycle of

negativity that doesn't get you anywhere.

However, when you're happy, you look at the world through different eyes. Your attitudes

change, as does your capability and level of self-confidence to overcome challenges. Your

health is better, your relationships are better, and you're more grateful for what you have than

for what you don't. You appreciate the fact that you do have a job, or that you did have, or

have, someone in your life that loves you, or that, while you may not have all the money you'd

like, you’re at least able to pay your bills. At least you're not homeless and living out of your car,

if you're fortunate enough to have one. At least you have a roof over your head and food to

eat.

There's a big difference in your outlook when you feel your content. You feel more in control

and have more power over your actions that are guided not merely by base emotions, but your

sense of self-awareness, your level of confidence, and most especially, your belief that things

will always get better.


That's the bottom line with finding contentment. It's your choice. Good and bad happens to

every one of us, but it's how you react and respond to those good times and bad times in life

that help you grow and make you the person you are. Yes, sometimes life can seem

overwhelming, but when you look at life as not being against you, but with you, you may have a

different opinion about those "bad things" which may not be so bad after all.

Are happiness and contentment the same thing? For many people they are. Happiness is a state

of mind or a state of being that involves a variety of components, including a sensation or

feeling of content. Therefore, contentedness can be defined as simply being satisfied with what

you have. Contentment means that you're focusing on what you do have, and being grateful for

it, rather than focusing on what you don't. As such, your level of contentedness in life can

influence your level of happiness. At the same time, always remember that you have a choice.

You can have a choice to feel content, just as much as you have a choice to feel happy. In most

cases, by making a choice to feel content and satisfied with what you have, you will increase

your potential to be happy.

How exactly do you get to the point where you feel content or satisfied with life?

Focus on what you do have - Seriously, count your blessings. You may not have

everything you want, but you more than likely have more than a lot of other people.

When you count your blessings and appreciate what the universe has given you so far,

you may find you don't really have too much to complain about. So, focus on what you

have, rather than on what you don't. This will increase your ability to feel that sense of

contentment that is the final component of striving for obtaining and enjoin abundance.

If you don't have something, ask yourself why it's important – What does that mean?

Let's say you don't have something that you want, whether it's a car, a house, a fat bank

account, a relationship, whatever. Now ask yourself why you want it. Will it help sustain

you? Will it make you feel better, and if so, why? Many of us limit ourselves to

superficial thinking. Dig deeper.

Avoid negativity - This is challenging for many, but when negative thoughts, complaints,

and grumblings about "life" in general make their way into your mind, try to stop it.

Remember to always take stock of what you do have, as mentioned earlier, and resist

focusing on the negative.

Appreciate your life - No matter how bad things get, chances are that you've had some

good times and good experiences in your life. Instead of focusing on what you don't


have right now, try to take some time to remember and appreciate the good things that

have happened. For example, even if you've had a failed relationship, you did have the

chance to fall in love, and you know what it feels like. Remember the love of family

members or a family pet. Sometimes, it's the most simple things in life that give us

pleasure, so when you're feeling negative, appreciate what you've had in the past, and

what you have right now in the present, and look forward to what you can anticipate

and appreciate in your life in the future.

Smile - The act of smiling incorporates hundreds of muscles in your

face. When you smile, the universe sees you. But don't just bare

your teeth and pretend. Think about something that gives you

pleasure and just smile. Smiling will help you feel better. Whether

it's the antics of squirrels scampering in the tree outside your

window, the giggle of a baby, or the feel of an embrace, when you

take the time to smile, you may be surprised that your outlook on

life improves.

Stop and smell the roses - That saying has been around forever, and for good reason.

Take the time to enjoy the simple things in life that bring you pleasure, whether it's

watching an old movie, going for a walk, decorating for the holidays, or simply watching

the wind blow through the treetops. Many of us go through our days so focused on

negativity, challenges, and deadlines that we forget to simply stop, breathe, and enjoy

the simple things in life.

If you've been successful in finally allowing yourself to let go, you may realize something that

you never expected - you are at peace with yourself. You're at peace with your environment

and the universe. You are content. Now, you’re at the stage of development where you truly

understand, and accept, that the universe has not only listened to you, but heard you. Now is

the time that you understand and believe that the universe, having heard you, will respond.

You've learned that your focus or your own efforts will increase your potential to succeed and

guide you toward the greater abundance and wealth that you seek. Remember that if you don't

put everything you have into reaching your dreams, you can't blame anyone else, let alone the

universe, for being "against" you.

By now you should be of an attitude you are successful, and that you will be successful in

everything you do as long as you put your heart, your mind, and your soul into it. You have now

found greater peace and contentment within yourself. When you've relinquished your efforts


to the universe, you will automatically feel more relaxed, prepared to wait for the response of

the universe. Therefore, it is important to focus on gratitude for what you have in life, and for

what has already come your way. Abundance will come.

You have earned this. You have earned this sense of contentment and peace in your life. Your

beliefs, your increased sense of self-awareness, and the depth of your faith has stood you in

good stead and helped you along every step of your journey. You know more about yourself

than you did before, and for that, be grateful and appreciative. Use this knowledge to the best

of your advantage, always keeping in mind that your choices are the ones that determine the

road you take, not anyone else.

When you make an effort to tackle a new project, or achieve a new goal or purpose in life, put

your entire body, mind, and soul into the effort. Again, if you're not willing to give it 110%, you

either don't really want it, or you’re telling the universe that you don't really care enough about

the result to put everything you have into it. And if you don't care, why should the universe?

Be enthusiastic about every new challenge, adventure, endeavor, or plan that you have. When

you're enthusiastic about something, you promote enthusiasm. In what context is enthusiasm

used here? In the controlling or absorbing of any pursuit or interest that takes your fancy. The

Merriam-Webster dictionary defines enthusiasm as a belief in the revelations of the Holy Spirit,

equating to a "strong excitement of feeling or of a cause or interest".

Ecclesiastes Chapter 9 states, "Whatsoever thy hand find us to do, do [it] with thy might; for

[there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, wither thou goest."

Perhaps the quote found in Hebrews, Chapter 11is more appropriate, as it reads, "… Faith is the

substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."

That kind of says it all, doesn't it? Your increased sense of self-awareness, your faith, and your

total passionate belief that the universe is "out there", listening to you and absorbing your

vibrations, followed by your choices and your willingness to be content and grateful for what

you have in life, are all important pillars or components of your own ability to generate and

attract greater wealth and abundance in your life.

Therefore, the passion, dedication, and focus that you put into your efforts are going to either

reward you or disappoint you. If you and someone else seek to achieve the same goal and the

other person puts more effort and passion into the task or the journey, who do you have to

blame but yourself for not succeeding? Remember that every action leads to a reaction. If you


don't take proper action, coupled with due diligence, passion, and dedication, it's on you, not

the universe, for failing to achieve your goal.

When we talk about being enthusiastic and passionate about your goals, you can't just pretend.

You have to really mean it and feel it. You have to have that sense, deep inside you, that your

goal is worth every effort you can give. This doesn't mean that you have to wait 24 hours a day,

or ignore other important aspects of your life to get there, but when you're focused on tasks

that have to do with generating abundance in your life, give it your full effort.

Be passionate

Every human being is capable of passion. At the same time, our passions may be different than

someone else’s. For many, our passion for something is enveloped in vague, dream-like

imaginings. Someday, I want to be rich. Someday, I want to have and enjoy a great relationship.

Someday, I want to be the boss of this company.

Unfortunately, many of us also stifle our very dreams through negativity, lack of self-awareness,

lack of self-esteem, and most importantly, lack of effort. We suppress our dreams, and in

essence sabotage ourselves because we know that the journey may be difficult. Some of us are

not willing to put forth 110% effort to get what we want out of life. Others may be afraid of

actually achieving what they're looking for!

For this reason, it's important to understand exactly what it is you're looking for, and then, ask

yourself why it's so important. How is achieving your dream or goal going to improve your life?

Will it improve only your life, or have a positive or even negative effect on those around you?


Many of us fail to follow our dreams or goals for a variety of reasons. In most cases, it comes

down to simply being too difficult or time-consuming. That's where your effort and your

choices come in. In order to be truly successful at anything in life, you have to be passionate

about it. This passion has to carry through the entire process from beginning to end. That

passion has to be complete and unwavering.

Often, it's the level of passion and dedication that gives each and every one of us the ability, or

the inability to attain greater abundance, the fruition of dreams, and the achievement of the

goals that we’re looking for.

Along with your level of passion will come a level of contentment or peace, or happiness;

however you wish to define it. Remember that when you're happy or content, the world seems

better, your chances are enhanced, and your outlook is improved. You yourself have the

potential to create more positive outcomes in your life than anyone else. It's up to you, your

faith, your choices, and in turn, then relinquishing all your hard efforts to the universe.

Resist the temptation to expect results immediately. Remember, while the universe is listening,

now may not be the exact time for you to receive the abundance you've desired, for one reason

or another. Remember the saying, "The wisdom of man is the foolishness of God." You are not

in control of the universe or nature. The universe will act in its own good time, and you have to

be able to relinquish that in patience, or the expectations based on your definition of success,

abundance, or timeliness.

Leave no room for doubt

Have no doubt that when you improve your attitude, your level of self-awareness, and follow

through with choices, actions and decisions that guide you toward your ultimate goals, the

more you will improve your ability to appreciate life around you. As you become more

accustomed to working and striving toward success, you will find that your endeavors will lead

you toward greater success and abundance.

When you learn patience, and understand that the universe is there, listening to you, waiting

for just the right moment to pass on that abundance and to reward your efforts, you will also

understand that you need to just let go and let it happen. We talked a bit in an earlier chapter

about expectations. Remember that expectations often lead to impatience, disappointment,

and a sense that God or the universe isn't really listing after all, and that all our efforts are in

vain, so why should we keep trying? Rather than expecting something specific, be willing and


open to the concept that the universe will hear you, listen to you, and give you everything that

you need to generate a wealth of abundance around you, inside and out.

Remember that it's all about your own attitudes and your ability to appreciate everything you

that life has to offer. This doesn't mean you have to be particularly happy about the challenges

and obstacles you have to face in life, but as mentioned earlier, take the time to appreciate

what you do have. Doing so will enhance your spirituality, your faith, your belief, and your

ability to attain and achieve the success that you're looking for.

Remember always that it's not so much about the reward or the result of your effort as it is

about your personal and spiritual growth as you proceed along your journey. Your sense of

accomplishment, your self-esteem, and your ability to enhance abundance in your life, is all in

your mind. Your physical body may help propel you to that point, but in essence, it all comes

down to your ability to be more aware of who you are, what you want, and how you can get

there.

Be happy!

A state of happiness creates within a sense of peace

and contentment. You don't have to be happy about

everything in your life, but do make an effort to

recognize that happiness is inside you, and then work

hard to enhance it, increase it, and water those seeds

of happiness that will eventually grow into a general

state of being. Like the gardener who plants the

seeds, waters his garden, and prevents the weeds

from choking the life out of those plants, you must

also tend your level of happiness.

Plant the seeds. Pretty soon, you'll realize that those seeds are growing into beautiful flowers or

plants that will bring you greater joy and satisfaction in life.

Resist the urge to worry about everything going on around you. Let go of your fear of rejection

or failure, or not of achieving exactly what it is you want. Release your expectations and be

ready, willing, and open to receiving the bounty that the universe has in mind for you. Let go of

your uncertainty and your fears, which create stumbling blocks that prevent us from achieving

everything we desire. Surrender yourself to your faith and your belief in God, a Supreme Power,


and the universe, and you will find that in ceasing your struggles, you have attained a sense of

contentment, a serenity, and a deep sense of peace that is more valuable than you may

imagine.

The happier and more content you are, the more you're able to maintain a stable and peaceful

attitude about life, no matter what comes your way. Your belief and state of happiness must be

unshakable, no matter what happens. That's not to say that you won't face difficulties, sadness,

or challenges in life, but rather that your state of mind and your understanding that the

universe is standing behind you will help you overcome such difficulties and challenges with a

greater sense of peace and acceptance than you might have otherwise.

The bottom line is that your sense of abundance and wealth is not only incorporated in your

outside environment, but must also be a part of who you are inside - in your spirit, your mind,

and your sense of self. A person who is happy inside is much more apt to be happy outside,

appreciating what life has to offer.

Your beliefs, your dedication, and your level of passion must be attended to, cultivated, and

enhanced by that level of attention you give them. If you follow the steps that have been

provided in this book, you will find that not only have you increased your potential and ability

to attract and generate abundance and wealth in your life, but you've also begun your journey

into transforming yourself into a happier, more content, and more loving individual.

Like an endless circle, one thing leads to another, and the more positive outlook you have on

life, which does come from increased self-awareness, belief, faith, and an understanding that

God and the universe are behind you every step of the way, the more your attitudes and your

outlook about life will change for the better.

No doubt about it, you will experience a variety of obstacles and challenges in life. Sometimes

things go well, and sometimes they don't. You may feel tired, or wonder if your efforts are ever

going to pay off. However, as your sense of self-awareness increases, your knowledge of not

only yourself, but the universe, will increase in kind. It's all up to you now. The choice is yours.

Whether you want to increase your wealth, experience more rewarding relationships, or finally

attain that job you coveted for so long, it's all about how you face this journey. It comes down

to attitude, your own perception of your state of being, your willingness to work hard and

focus, and finally, to relinquish all your hard work and efforts to the universe.

Remember that the universe is always there surrounding you, listening, and waiting for those

positive vibrations that signal to the universe that you are ready, willing, and able to accept


everything that it has to offer you in return. You yourself have the power to change your life,

both inside and out. Quite simplistically, this entire effort can be simplified in the statement,

"What goes around comes around.” The level or the amount of effort you put into your goals,

and into your effort to increase greater abundance in your life will equal what you gain from

the universe. As you begin your journey, remember who you are now and who you want to be

in the future.

We all want to be happy, content, and feel like that our efforts mean something. Focus your

capabilities, your mind, your emotions, and most importantly, your soul toward the effort that

you need to put forth to gain what you want out of life. Life is here for you to enjoy. The

universe has given us everything we need not only for sustenance, but to give us the greatest

sense of happiness that we can imagine. It's up to you to reach out and take it. Remember, the

universe is there, listening, and waiting, for you to make the choice.

Conclusion

You do have the potential and the ability to generate and benefit from greater abundance in

your life. The basic foundation provided in this book, including seeking increased self-

awareness, solidifying the foundation of your belief, your ability and your potential to take

action and make choices, as well as your ability to finally relinquish to the universe what

belongs to the universe, will take you to a state of great contentment in life. With this

contentment will come the abundance you seek.

Believe it. Focus on it. Work for it. When you create a deep and appreciative attitude for what

you do have rather than focusing on what you do not, your brain exists in a state of

gratefulness that will result in more positive thoughts and actions, which in turn lead to greater

enlightenment of who you are and of your place within the universe. Not only that, but your

efforts, your focus, and your entire state of being will bring you rewards that go way beyond

the material desires of your heart. You will be happier, at peace not only with yourself, but also

with your environment and the universe.

Always remember the gardener who tended his garden with diligence and focus. You can't just

throw the seeds into the dirt and expect them to grow and provide the abundance of harvest

without putting in the effort to ensure that those seeds are watered, cared for, and given every

opportunity to flourish. You are the gardener. Send your garden well. Put forth the same effort

to your garden to you want from your garden in return.


Most importantly, work on appreciating what you have. When you appreciate what you have,

your gratitude for what life is giving you so far (and that can include material and immaterial

things), your outlook on life is more positive. The universe is attuned to the positive. Appreciate

what God and the universe has given you so far and feel gratitude for those blessings. Enjoy

every moment that you can, and work on developing your attitude, which will in turn lead to an

increase of self-awareness, your ability to generate greater abundance and wealth in your life,

as well as to reap those benefits through your final efforts of letting go and relinquishing those

efforts to the universe.

The universe does hear you. It's up to you to make the choices and put forth the effort.

Remember that everything worth having is worth working for. Yes, some things in life may

require more effort, but through your efforts, you'll be amazed at yourself growth, increased

self-awareness, and in turn, learned to enjoy what every day has to offer. It's not just the end

result you're looking for here. It's the growth, the contentment, the satisfaction, and the joy

that you will experience along every step of your journey that will have the biggest impact on

who you are, and what you have become.

So take that first step now.

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