The Prosperity Game

I forgot my phone one morning as I left the house to take the dog out. And she, of course, was ready for a nice long walk before doing her “business”. What to do???  I normally listen to a podcast or video during my walk, sometimes a book.  But on this morning, I was without. She’s a small dog, but also very demanding.  Having just finished the book, The Science of Getting Rich, I thought that perhaps it was a great time to practice one of the principles in the book:  Practice feeling rich.  It’s usually a 30-minute walk with the pup in tow.  I would have a good amount of time to practice. 

So really though, how does one practice feeling rich? Do I imagine dollar bills flowing from my pockets, carrying a bulging wallet, or winning the lottery?  I suppose could imagine that! But on this particular morning I wanted to feel abundant in more than just money!  I wanted to recognize and FEEL that I was already overflowing with blessings and prosperity.

So, as I walked along, I realized that everywhere I looked, there was abundance.  A neighbor’s begonias around her mailbox were literally OVERFLOWING with blooms. Colorful autumn leaves were already covering several yards. The sycamore trees towered over everything else, standing more than 60 feet high. I adored watching the swans as they glided across the lake. A neighbor’s brand-new luxury SUV sparkled in the sunshine.  I gave thanks we all had water to keep our lawns green and that I live in a neighborhood where prosperity is apparent.   

I cherish the flowers in my own yard. The roses that bloom all summer long keep producing buds late into the fall. The purple iris that I brought from my grandmother’s house more than twenty-five years ago are still flourishing and increasing in numbers every year. And one of my favorites is the rust-colored Asian Lily that my son brought home from work one day, just because he thought I’d like it. And I do!

Abundance abounds. When I see the prosperity around me, I also FEEL the Spirit and energy within me that wants me to thrive in all ways. What a good choice it was to play the prosperity game.  I have noticed that the more I play this "game" the more abundance shows up in my life, the more I flourish!