What does the term mean to you? Everyone will describe it a little differently, but fundamentally, it's always the same. Abundance means feeling at one with everything and complete. However, today's society is characterized by a scarcity mentality and the feeling of not having enough. The goal of every person who truly wants to be happy is to feel complete and fulfilled without everything.
This post will help you learn the best ways to live a life filled with gratitude and fulfillment.
Why is inner abundance connected to gratitude?
Many people feel empty and like something is missing in their lives. Whether it's because they don't have enough money or their house is too small, this inner emptiness is always the basis for a lack of abundance.
Gratitude is the essential tool for feeling fulfilled and blessed. In this context, it may be helpful to consider keeping a gratitude journal:
- You take a pad or a blank journal and write down three things each day that you are grateful for.
- The points don't have to be particularly special or elaborate; they can just be the little things that you enjoy in everyday life (a warm bed, the sun's rays on your skin, the delicious food, etc.).
- It is important that you take time for this every day and do not neglect to write things down.
The first step toward change is a gratitude journal, which you can practice daily. The added benefit is that it puts you on a completely different frequency and invites more lightness. As a result, you're no longer in the energy of lack, but much more in the energy of abundance.
By the way: Human nature is to live a life of abundance. With the right attitude, you'll soon be living a happy life.
How can you bring more fulfillment into your own life?
There are various tricks to enhance your well-being. Awareness and mindfulness are certainly two key factors that will help you achieve this.
a) You will not find fulfillment outside
Many people feel that only consumption will help them find abundance. Their motto is: tons of consumption and lots of possessions make people feel fulfilled and happy. This is a misconception, but one that is sold to us as true in times of materialism in industrialized countries. Instead, we must look within.
You can only find true satisfaction and thus authentic fulfillment within yourself.
This sentence will trigger some people. However, if you sit down and consider what truly makes you happy, it always comes from within. By this, we don't mean briefly enjoying your new pair of sweatpants—that kind of consumption doesn't really make you happy, because the feeling usually only lasts for a limited time.
To find contentment within yourself, the following tips will help:
- Practice gratitude daily
- Do what you truly enjoy and follow your feelings.
- You don't have to see what others do as your standard, don't compare yourself and try to find your own way.
- Honest help comes from an inner feeling. When you help someone from the bottom of your heart, you will feel more fulfilled.
- Focus on what you have every day and don't stay in the mode of lack.
- Practice this job every day that makes your heart shine.
- Practice freedom within yourself – a daily meditation or a yoga session on your sustainable yoga mat could be helpful for this. Don't let initial difficulties discourage you. It's perfectly normal for beginners to find inner peace and immerse themselves in higher realms. Nevertheless, meditation will help you increase your joy in life, organize your thoughts, and get to know yourself and your inner world in an authentic way. Yoga is perfect for achieving balance between mind, body, and soul.
b) Simplicity as a top tip: living minimalist
A simple, minimalist life seems unappealing to many people. Having few possessions frightens many. This is because they haven't yet found the feeling of abundance within themselves. Those who feel fulfilled internally don't need much externally to feel safe, loved, and secure.
To implement a simple lifestyle, it's a good idea to thoroughly declutter your home. If you take the time to examine your belongings and then gradually sell, give away, or throw away all the items that no longer serve you, your focus will shift.
Suddenly you realize that you aren't dependent on these things. In our world, it's good to have a lot – but to feel inner freedom and security, a simple life is completely sufficient. You have to ask yourself what you prefer? A fulfilled, contented life full of happiness from within, or a life determined by external possessions.
When decluttering, the concept of letting go plays a significant role. You need to be aware of this.
c) Think yourself rich
If you constantly think of yourself as poor, you will feel poor. This is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Instead, it's much better to think of yourself as rich—that doesn't necessarily mean wishing you had a million dollars in your bank account.
It is much more important that you take the time to understand what truly fulfills you and what you want in your life.
In this context it makes sense:
- to be authentic and honest with yourself; only when you look at your life from the perspective of abundance will you understand what you really need
- to distinguish which desires arise from the lack
- Identify and work through the beliefs that hold you back. Many people have learned that money is bad or corrupts character. Those who hold these deeply held beliefs find it more difficult to attract inner prosperity and, consequently, money into their lives.
- Say affirmations daily that help you bring more abundance and wealth (I am secure, I am rich, I am full of joy, etc.)
Do you feel rich and fulfilled? If so, what do you do to achieve this?
