Flow Of Abundance
“This is how humans are: We question all our beliefs, except for the ones that we really believe in, and those we never think to question.” Orson Scott Card
Questioning beliefs is uncomfortable. Our beliefs are deeply tied to our identity so questioning them often means questioning how we see ourselves. If you believe something about yourself and a revelation shows you it’s untrue, you’re forced to reexamine who you are. For example, if you’ve always told yourself you are bad at maths, not attractive, not into exercise, and then you overcome these perceptions, you have to change the way you see and describe yourself.
What limiting beliefs might you be clinging to?
I watched an interview where someone redefined how they viewed their own experience of trauma. By labelling that moment as trauma, they allowed it to shape their life in profound ways, ultimately restricting their potential. The discussion was not about negating the impact of trauma, but about exploring how our perception and interpretation can define us. The sentence that stood out to me was, 'All our brains do is create and destroy meaning, so if you can control what you deem meaningful, you can massively shift the odds in your favour.' It highlighted how our mindset can influence whether we allow an experience to limit us or empower us.
This is not about downplaying difficult experiences, but rather learning how we can take control of the meaning we assign to them. By reframing how we think about past challenges, we can open up the possibility for healing, growth, and ultimately abundance.
I encourage you to look at all you have and all that is available to you. Consider the abundance in your life - your resources, opportunities, and experiences. If you’re struggling with this, a quick Google search on the challenges faced by people in less developed countries can provide a helpful comparison point. Looking at all you do have creates a fertile ground for an abundance mindset - the belief that there is enough. When you see that there is enough, or more than enough, there is the freedom and invitation to live generously and grow.
Be intentional about how you can achieve your ideal life. Be grateful. I love to remind people to have an ‘attitude of gratitude’. It allows you to live with no regrets. When things go wrong, you can look for the lesson inside the experience. You learn, grow, and share with others, and live abundantly.
Do you feel you are living life abundantly?
Or do some of your thinking patterns rooted in a place of lack, creating pockets of a scarcity mindset?
Many of your beliefs are programmed into you. Phrases like, “Money doesn’t grow on trees” or “There’s never enough time” are classic examples. While meant to teach us responsibility, they can unintentionally create limiting beliefs, making us feel like we don’t have enough.
When you set your ideal version of yourself and your future, check your underlying beliefs and pay attention to your internal dialogue. Are your thoughts true, helpful, and necessary? I like what Paul said in his letter to the Philippians, ‘Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.’ Choosing to focus on these things helps you manage your attention and direct your energy towards abundance. After all, where your attention goes, your energy will flow.
A question that often comes up at this point is, “How do you strike the balance between aspiring to greatness and staying grounded in reality?”
First, believe what you want is possible. If others have done it, you can as well. Second, look at what you have to give. When you feel you have enough to give something away, it creates a sense of abundance: having and being enough with enough to share. This reduces the impact of ego on your decision making and encourages you to focus on helping others rather than just yourself.
An abundance mindset and an attitude of gratitude can completely transform your approach towards people and life. Rather than seeing situations as win/lose, where your gain is another's loss, you begin to adopt a win-win perspective: looking for the best outcome for all involved. This giving attitude draws out similar responses in others.
Here’s a personal story to illustrate the point. When my role required selling, I had so many fears. My underlying belief was that I was competing for a limited client base and a small pool of money. This made me feel ‘pushy’ like the stereotypical car salesman, and I came across as desperate for the sale. I feared rejection and took every “no” personally. Then, a mentor pointed out that there was more money in circulation today than ever before in history, and I discovered that the goal of sales is not to sell, but to serve - and help others get what they want. This fits with the person I want to be: someone who helps others. Once I shifted my mindset to look for ways to help clients win (get what they want and need), my sales soared beyond my wildest aspirations.
What beliefs could you examine today?
