Need More? No I have plenty.
I was musing the word “abundance” the other day, and it is such a big word! In my mind’s eye I see overflowing…every thing in every way! We’ve seen the grand cornucopia with foods of every variety flowing outward. We see homes that are really mansions, in which the staff to keep them up far outnumber the owners. Collectors display garages full, rooms full, wine cellars full. All this, and more, is Abundance.
There are those who have aged gracefully who have an aura about them of peace and tranquility, of appreciation for their stage of life and what they have accomplished, and these same ones are in touch with their health which allows them to enjoy their privilege of living the life they have been given. This is Abundance.
There is the family, young or old, which celebrates reunions and holidays and all togetherness with the extension of that family, with exuberance and joy and gratitude and love, and this fabulous connection has nothing to do with where they live, how much money they have, or even how much food they have in their pantry. It has to do with the heart of it all. This is Abundance.
There are those in life who have no living family, few friends, live meagerly, and look forward to every day, in full appreciation of the ‘nature of it all’…they notice the ‘little things’…they’re grateful for the warmth of the sun, the flowers that bloom, the smiles on others’ faces, their ability to get where they have to go. They take each day as it comes and at the end of each, they are satisfied. This is Abundance.
I’ve stated all the time we have is all the time we need. Now I ponder the word “satisfied”. I’m sitting in my own home, typing on my own computer, fully clothed, looking forward to breakfast, listening to the wind chimes from the sweet breeze outside. My doors and windows are open and here, it is the latter part of May, in Arizona. The temperature is a bit chilly! There is nothing but ‘good’ around me…and I feel ‘good’ within me too. I like the feeling of ‘enough’. I muse now, why do I keep looking for another brass ring to grasp? Perhaps, it has more to do with ‘filling in the gaps’ of awareness and bringing myself even more joy and happiness than I already express with my gratitude for each and every day.
Well, whatever it is, I don’t ever want to lose sight of the peace I know when I can truly say, I have more than enough right now, I live an extraordinarily abundant life right now, I am so grateful for the Blessings and Grace that have been bestowed upon me and my son, and I humbly say “Thank You”.
We’ve enjoyed this interaction in this silence. We concur, keep on keeping on! ~Gaya
Blessed Be. To All Be Blessed.
I am satisfied, I have abundance. Such a wonderful commentary. Thank you amazing Kaye.
Hi Pearl, I appreciate your response. Yes, enough is enough. Then there is the creative part of us which keeps on keeping on pushing us to the ever-pleasurable experiences of self-fulfillment which, of course, come from within. As I see it, our true abundance is realizing the power we hold. This gets to the heart of the matter within us and allows us to thrive as we enjoy the privilege of living our lives.