The Flow of Abundance, Part 2

November 21, 2010

Dear Friends,

Last week I wrote about the flow of abundance in your life. I pointed out how you may be restricting that flow by focusing too narrowly on the channels of abundance that you are already used to, or by confusing a “channel” of income with the true, underlying “source” of all financial blessings . . . that infinitely creative force that some call God, and others call—appropriately enough—Source!

Well, here is another way that you might be inadvertently limiting your abundance. It’s by dwelling on the desire to make more money. I realize that desire doesn’t sound very limiting. But let’s examine that desire for a moment and see if it is something that you really want to focus on.

First of all, is money what you really want? Or is it an experience of comfort, security, adventure, or beauty that money can offer you?

I define the divine flow as an underlying current that is continually guiding you toward the effortless fulfillment of your heart's desires. But what your heart desires—what your divine spirit desires—is generally an experience of life. So that is what you should be focusing on . . . the experience you want to have . . . not just money.

Money is not an experience. It is a means to an end. And in many cases, when you are following the divine flow, you will discover that money isn’t even required to achieve your desire. Sometimes, the experience you desire is provided for you without cost at all! It comes to you freely, as a gift from the universe.

One time, for example, I saw a painting of an angel that I really wanted—a painting that would satisfy my desire to experience more beauty in my life. The painting cost $400. And I was willing to pay that price. But through a series of unusual mistakes, I was never charged for the painting. I tried to settle the bill several times with both the credit card company and the online merchant that was selling the piece. But both companies insisted that I owed nothing, and that the painting was mine, free and clear. I felt like I had received a divine present.

And what about the idea that you want to make more money? Do you really want to make more money? Or do you just want to have more money?

The act of “making” often entails effort and struggle. When, instead, you focus on what it is you want to experience, any money that may be required to have that experience flows to you naturally as part of the manifestation process.

Sometimes, you will receive money through miraculous channels like the ones I described last week. More commonly, though, you will receive it through some kind of work that you do. When work is involved, it may look like you have undertaken that endeavor to “make money.” But if you truly enjoy your work—and I hope you do—is making money your main objective? Or is making money simply the beneficial result of doing what you enjoy doing? Isn’t it the latter?

So, my friends, do you really want to make more money? Or, is your true desire to have some wonderful new experiences? If experiences are what you are after, then focus on that! Let the universe know in no uncertain terms exactly what it is you want to experience.

When you do that—when you focus on the experiences you want to have, rather than the money that may (or may not) be required to have those experiences—you will find your desires being fulfilled in a much more effective, efficient, and effortless manner.

Steven

© 2010 by Steven Lane Taylor
Author of Row, Row, Row Your Boat:
A Guide for Living Life in the Divine Flow
www.rowrowrow.com