Lately I've been feeling more stressed out about money than usual, and probably more than I should be. I've been letting it affect me negatively. Money stress and struggles can be real, and I think can seriously lead to a negative spiral into depression and anxiety.
While I am attempting to address my stress about money in practical ways, I am also being reminded how much our mindset matters. Generosity can be an empowering mentality.
Whenever I feel stressed or anxious or worried about money, I tend to feel limited, even helpless. I feel my power diminish. My mindset is one of lack, and my whole life and spirit suffer.
Whenever I feel secure about money, I feel more relaxed, more powerful, more in control--more generous. My mindset is one of abundance, and I give and receive more gratefully and freely.
Abundance is freedom. Generosity is giving freely. Both come from a place of gratitude and trust.
I notice that whenever I act from a place of gratitude, abundance, and generosity, the universe rewards me in ways I never could have predicted. When I show up with an attitude of giving, I not only feel better and brighter--I am also able to brighten others. I am able to serve.
One thing I think we forget is that generosity is a choice we can always make, in ways that have nothing to do with money. There are so many other ways to give, so many forms generosity can take.
Examples: our presence and attention are a precious resource and gift to others. Our words can be a source of support and encouragement. We can express our appreciation and affection for the ones we love. We can practice patience in any situation. We can be generous with ourselves by taking care of our own needs.
Generosity, like so many things that are worth doing, is a practice. I invite you to join me in remembering all the ways we can be generous, all the ways we can show up, all the ways we can give. I believe that the heart is the true source of abundance, and when we give generously, the universe will match our generosity.
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