Abundance: Five Steps to Health, Wealth and Happiness
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Abundance: Five Steps to Health, Wealth and Happiness
By David Meacham, www.selfimprovementonline.org , Copyright 2005
Most people struggle just to get by in this world and spend much of
their time fighting with others for their share of the world's pie.
If you want to get out of this trap and realize abundance, or true
health and happiness, then you need to adopt another philosophy of
life and put your principles into practice. Here is a step by step
approach to living a life of abundance.
1. Remember that you have infinite potential: Right now you are
probably using less than 1% of your total physical, mental and
spiritual wealth. Instead of feeling that "I can't do it", you should
feel that the force which is guiding the universe is also guiding you.
2. Understand that this universe has been created out of joy, and not
suffering: The universe flows from one infinite consciousness whose
nature is Bliss. Whatever we find in the world is only a transformed
state of this bliss. If you learn to look upon people, animate beings
and even inanimate objects as a manifestation of this consciousness,
then you will experience bliss, happiness and abundance in all of
your activities and throughout your whole life.
3. The greatest wealth is human wealth, learn to perfect it: When we
talk about countries we sometimes make the mistake of thinking that
their wealth comes from natural resources like gold, oil, minerals,
etc. While natural resources are important, what really makes a
country rich is its human wealth. When people become educated they
can produce more. The same goes for individuals. You don't need to
inherit one million dollars to be wealthy. Perfect your own
skills, "mine" your inner resources, develop your own human wealth
and you will be able to achieve your goals.
4. Physical Wealth is Transitory, go for something that is
everlasting: While there is nothing wrong with getting physical the
things that are necessary for your well being, you should never
forget that you cannot hold on to any physical object. One day you
are destined to be separated from these objects. While adjusting to
the needs of the world, set your sites on the spiritual wealth that
is imperishable.
5. The universe has enough for all, learn how to share he world's
wealth with others: Right now people are competing with each in a win-
lose battle for the wealth of the world. Once you realize that there
is enough for everyone, make efforts to ease the burdens of others.
The best way to get beyond the limits of your ego is to serve others
without any selfish motive. In the process you will find true
happiness and make one step towards a world where all can share the
abundance of this universe.
Try these five steps, it may help to change your life.
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David Meacham is a social worker and web developer. His website
www.selfimprovementonline.org has many articles and resources on self-
help topics including: spirituality, natural health, relationships,
nutrition, diet, exercise and abundance.
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