If prosperity is defined in terms of financial abundance,
an individual may focus on how he or she can make more money.
However, more money does not equate with prosperity.
I have known many multi-millionaires who always worried about
money: and others, despite their financial wealth, who were not
prosperous in the larger sense of the word.
To prosper can also mean to thrive and flourish. The ability
to thrive and flourish comes from within. It is an internal quality,
not an external accomplishment. The thing that enhances our sense
of thriving and flourishing more than anything else is gratitude.
If we are focusing on lack, or not having enough, we are not
in a state of gratitude.
Think of prosperity in the largest sense of the word. We are
prosperous because we have clean water to drink, and food to
eat. We are prosperous because we have access to good medical
care. Good health, good friends, and strong family relationships
are forms of prosperity.
We have a sense of prosperity when we give to others, be it material
goods or services, or our time. That we have the health, energy
and ability to do so is reason for gratitude. The quality of
our relationship to ourselves, our loved ones, and our fellow
humans is what really makes prosperity.
This does not mean it is wrong to desire to create financial
abundance. However, having that as a primary driver will never
bring prosperity in the larger sense. If our desire is to travel
our path with integrity, to be kind and helpful to others, and
to do what we love, then financial success is likely, and prosperity
is guaranteed.
Gwen Randall-Young is an author and Chartered
Psychologist in private practice. For more information about
her new series of Healing CDs. Go to www.gwen.ca or contact Gwen
directly at gwendall@shaw.ca
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Gwen Randall Young
