Too much talk about abundance & prosperity!

Lately there is so much talk about the Law of Attraction, abundance and prosperity and that by simply wanting something, then asking for it, we are sure to get it.

I simply do not see it that way! It would have been so easy just to ask and be given.

For me, honestly, sometimes I just get so sick of THINKING about it, I just want to sit, meditate, and sink into Divine Love, pray. I actually believe this is when things flow well for me. The more I think about it, specifically, it seems, the more clogged up things get and the more stressed and 'dispersed' I feel.

 
There are sayings from Jesus, whose wisdom reflected older wisdom, that say that the Divine already knows what we need, and not to worry about such things as having the right thing to wear or where we'll get our next meal ... not that those aren't important, but that God already KNOWS we need those things, and maybe even certain types of those things. That's the meaning of 'seek first the Kingdom (some readings say Sophia), and all else that you need will come to you gracefully." I like this wisdom!

I have worked with both, and have experienced so-called 'miracles', as have all of you. I feel most at ease, though, when I'm connecting with the Divine rather than just 'working the 'I need' list!'

For me, I'm trying more and more to focus on what I have, what blessings appear in my life, what I'm grateful for, etc.

This sounds simple, because it's popular now and we're not the sort to be 'ingrates'. But nowadays (or maybe it was at all times), surrounded by so much negativity and fear-mongering all the time, it can be a challenge sometimes to brush away that energetic 'litter' and clearly see your gratitude. Although it is not easy, it's possible!

At this stage I agree and understand a lot, but I still have my doubts about having whatever we ask for. I may change this understanding later on. In the mean time I am not unhappy when I ask something and I do not have it, because I think there is always a reason for it.

All this nonsense, ask and you will be given is part of the new wave of the spiritualists (not all of them but quite many).

I am sure that every one of us has had his/her share of health problems, relationships, money problems etc. and not all the time they were solved by praying/ meditation.

Why not admit and understand that there are lessons to be learned through hard knocks. It is sad but true that we humans have a tendency to learn only when we are faced with problems. And it is even more sad that many ( once that the problem is gone) forget so easily about and continue to live and act as they used to before facing whatever it was to face. Compassion is gone, love is gone and the Ego takes over.

And these problems were not solved by praying/meditating/asking! By following the path, and recognizing our spirituality, it doesn't mean we can have all that we want to. But it gives us more understanding how the natural laws of the Universe are working. It also gives us peace of mind and serenity. It gives the understanding that we should make the best of our every moment, in spite of the problems we go through.

I am working more and more with the understanding that I, like anyone else deserves to live well.
And I also agree that challenging experiences are not at all 'bad', though I'd enjoy learning from joyful experiences a bit more. I've had many of what some people would call 'hard' experiences in my life ...  hard tempering, like tempering steel with very high heat and hammering. It does fashion a certain wisdom, kindness, humility, and compassion, and also a sense of being more centred maybe, than is possible when just 'outside focused'.

Bottom line: there is plenty of abundance all around us and I for once I am so happy that I can notice love and be in harmony with all that is energy, just like us.

I don't need more, I am happy for what I have and never get tired of the same beach I go to every day.

Hoping you're well and finding reason to smile and feel joy and contentment.

And please know that I'm holding you in my most loving and healing thoughts.

Marinela

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