Every November-December I pick a new “One Word” for the upcoming calendar year.  One Word is a concept that encompasses picking literally “one” word that embodies something you want for yourself.

This year I picked the word ABUNDANCE.

Abundance is defined by Merriam Webster’s as “plentifulness of the good things in life; prosperity.”

I wish for my life to be full of “the good things in life:” love, connection with others, deep gratitude for what I have, and financial fullness as well. We do not have to feel badly about wanting greater wealth of all kinds.

Actually, I try to think of it as “Why is my life so abundant?”

Instead of “I want more of this and that…” I turn it to “what do I want more of” instead of “what do I need?”

It’s a mind shift into believing I am already at that place, and I am thankful for what I have. Abundance thinking can lead to the manifestation of desires. I desire more money. It is then a new client hires me (one who seems to drop out of the sky). I desire more connection with people. A new friend then invites me to a dinner party at her house where I meet even more new people. I desire a solution to a certain problem. I wake up the next day with the ‘a ha!’ idea which solves the problem. Do you see where this is going?? It all starts with our thoughts, our thinking mind. Thoughts lead to action and feeling states.

My thought is “Abundance”… my feeling is deep gratitude for what I have … and my actions illustrate a life so full it’s overflowing with those qualities that I desire for myself.

There is a quote I stumbled across recently.  It beautifully describes this way of being: “When you are grateful, Fear disappears, and Abundance appears.” (The fact that it happens to rhyme is a bonus!) My One Word three years ago was Fearless. I now am fearless in so many ways in which I live my life. I believe in the power of One Word to change lives, and I share my one word with you to hopefully inspire you to adopt one for yourself.

With much abundance and fearlessness for 2018! :)

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