The fear of scarcity, or of not having enough, has become a mental plague in our society. We think that there is not enough for everyone. We see life as having only so much, as though there were only one pie out there. And if someone were to get a big piece of the pie, it would mean less for everybody else. This is where you hear people blaming the government for not making enough money available, or blaming their family for the reason why they are in the position they are in. As a result, they think they needed to fight for a quota or use some tricks to get what they believe is scarce, whether it is a resource or a job opportunity. All this is because they are thinking from a scarcity-driven, limited-belief mindset. In contrast, a person with an abundance mindset believes that the universe is endowed with abundance and has sufficient productive resources to fulfill all human needs. There is an ocean of abundance out there and one can tap into it with a teaspoon, a bucket, or a huge container. And the good news is: the ocean doesn’t care. Similarly, think of what the sun provides. Who can absorb all the abundance of its heat, light, or magnificent sunset beauty? There is absolutely plenty for everyone, including animals and plants, to absorb or share. Its provision is inexhaustible. And it returns again and again---it’s endless. To put it in the words of Ralph W. Trine, “The universe is filled with an abundance of all things, filled to overflowing. All there is, is in her, waiting only for the touch of the right forces to cast them forth.”
Your mindset is your biggest asset. It can completely transform your life. That is because your mind controls your behavior, and your behavior controls the results. Therefore, by taking personal responsibility of how you see things, you can give yourself the power to change your present situation to something greater.
Now the question is: do you need a mindset adjustment? If yes, remember at least two things: First, remind yourself that "there is plenty for everyone." Let this truth sink in inside you, so that it can become a deep-seated conviction of yours. Second, choose to see opportunity. For example, the next time you are faced with an obstacle, try to flip it around and consider it an opportunity. I'm sure you'll be surprised at how quickly your problem will become less overwhelming.
So, as an American legendary figure on personal development, Bob Proctor, would say, "See yourself living in abundance and you will attract it. It always works; it works every time with every person."
