Prosperity and Abundance Myth #3

There are many "myths" or misconceptions relating to the attraction of prosperity and abundance that can actually hold back the manifestation of money and keep you stuck in lack and scarcity. This article will clear up the confusion around one common myth: Myth #3 - You Must Feel Wealthy to Attract Wealth You have probably heard it endless times by now: If you want to attract more money you have to think, feel, and act like a person who has plenty of money! Like most other prosperity and abundance myths, this does contain a grain of truth. One of the ways to attract more money is to feel like you already have it. In essence, this requires that you "pretend" to be wealthy. But how do you do that? Many people find it hard to pretend something that they have never experienced before. If they have always struggled financially, how would they even know what it feels like to have thousands or millions of dollars in the bank? Sometimes this method requires too big of a mental leap and they can't do it. I prefer an easier, somewhat related method: focus on the feelings that would come along with such a reality. Rather than trying to imagine what it would feel like to be wealthy, make a list of the mental/emotional qualities that a wealthy person might have, and try to move yourself into those same states frequently. A wealthy person would probably feel confident, unconce ed, secure, and peaceful about money, right? Purposely adopting those states of mind and emotion would therefore help make you feel more wealthy. But there are even better ways to feel "wealthy" without thinking about money at all! These would be my personal favorites - and most people find them much easier than the above methods. 1) Focus on things you appreciate. Moving into a state of appreciation or gratitude instantly eases resistance, and it works no matter what you are appreciating. Focus on appreciating the money you already have; the products and services that others have provided for you; your family, friends, coworkers, associates, and pets; the people you meet during the day; beautiful weather; quiet time after a busy day - whatever you feel blessed to have or experience, express your appreciation for it and you will instantly begin attracting more good things to appreciate, including money. 2) Focus on what's working in your life. Similar to the previous suggestion, you can also choose just ONE situation that is working well for you and focus exclusively on that, and you will ease resistance also. For example, if your financial situation is a mess but you have a job that you truly love, do the old "switcheroo" on your thoughts whenever feelings of lack or scarcity come up relating to money. The moment you find yourself thinking about a lack of money, immediately start thinking about how much you love your job (or anything that is working well for you). Within minutes you should start feeling really good, and any resistance caused by thoughts of lack will have melted away. 3) Focus on anything that makes you feel good. This is one of my favorite techniques because it works so well. No matter what you are trying to attract into your life, whether it be more money, love, well-being, passion, freedom, or anything else, you don't have to focus exclusively on it to manifest it. Once you have placed your order with the universe, you can spend a few minutes a day visualizing the outcome you want - but then put it out of your mind and focus on things that make you feel good - even if they are completely unrelated to your current objective! Does it make you feel good to watch your favorite programs on television? Then spend some time doing that. Does it make you feel good to walk in the park after dinner? Then do that. Do you love to sew or garden or make model airplanes? Do that! Of course, we all have responsibilities and not all of them make us feel wonderful - but if you spend just *some* time doing things you love, you will create a little opening through which the universe can send your heart's desires.