"Abundance is not something to achieve...it's something to tune into." - unknown

This quote came my way several weeks ago.  Every day I have a conscious intention to let go and let God.  The really cool thing is in letting go of "trying" to achieve - opportunities and gifts are showing up all over the place in ways I could have never imagined!  Here's a few...

Magic Beanies...
Joettta comes in the post office of our store on Mondays and we became fast friends.  She is always sending off homemade treats to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She oozes with goodness.  She makes beanies for the young kids at her church and last week she came in with a special delivery - beanies for me and my boys!
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Intimacy...
For some time I have been saying to myself I want to experience greater levels of intimacy with my husband.  I thought about intimacy as if it was for certain times and places and was to be scheduled in and planned. Now, I am finding intimacy can't be confined to my structured thinking...and when I "allow" and let go of how it looks, it just is...it's like finding little surprises all over the place!
Moments of grace...
They seem to appear just when I need them, but the need isn't recognized until they are there.  When I let go there is no place to be except right where I am.  So, naturally, all the goodness that exists right here and now is in vivid color.  And..instead of thinking about what's next, I'm thinking about how I can squeeze the most of right now.
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Delicious photo of our yard by Jennifer @ www.anymomentphotography.com
What does abundance mean to you?  How's it showing up in your life?  I'm all ears!
 


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Kim Jenkins link
01/21/2011 12:23pm

Well first off...love the beanies! :)

Second..abundance, for me, is just a feeling of satisfaction. Knowing all is well, I am safe, I am loved and whatever answers I seek will come in due time. It's having friends and family who come through for me time and time again. It's unexplained people, opportunites and circumstances that come into play when I would have least expected it.

And all of this comes...by contributing to other people as well. What's important to them and how I can help? Like the old saying, "You get what you give."

Thank you for the post, Carla.

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Carla link
01/26/2011 5:58am

Hi Kim! I like that...."a feeling of satisfaction" and the perfect timing of people and events! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Have an amaze-ing day!

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Roy Longoria
09/30/2011 6:05pm

I started a business as a financial advisor in 2002. It has been a tough road and my marriage almost failed. I separated in 2009 and filed for divorce but every night I was asking God for guidance to do the right thing. I met some crazy women on Match.com and almost screwed up but God led me out and back to my wife later that year.
We have a room mate relationship but I know I am in the right place for the sake of my son who is almost 16.

I used to be driven in my work because I thought I could achieve on my own, but as time has passed I have accepted the fact that my life is not my own but God's and I am to serve God's purpose. If I were my old self I would see my behavior as lazy and dis-engaged but I am happy and believe that God has his plans for me and in time if I do the right thing by my son and my clients I will be rewarded.
I am not interested in achieving something for myself anymore. I know life is a passing breath and the only thing we take with us and leave is the love the generated.
Does this make any sense to you?

Sincerely, Roy

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