Abundance vs Scarcity Mindset
Lately my focus has been on noticing moments when the scarcity mindset comes up for me. It is not always obvious.
I try to focus more on abundance and believe the universe will provide what I need. However, in times of stress the instinct is to fight for my piece of the pie.
I have taken the month of May off to rest between jobs. Before making this decision, I had multiple opportunities provided to me to jump from one job right into the next one. Even while knowing on an instinctual level I needed a break, as I got closer to May I found myself second-guessing my decision and wondering how sane I was to stop working. Not working means no income. No insurance. No contributions to my retirement. That feels scary.
Every time I told someone about my plans to take a break- I could actually feel their anxiety and their intake of breath. There would be a palpable change in the air, a white knuckled moment of panic followed by the inevitable question- “What’s next?” Their anxiety only increased when I said nothing.
Several times I let that get to me before realizing I was borrowing that anxiety unnecessarily. It made me anxious and again question my choices until I could pause and ask myself what I really wanted. Deep down, I knew the answer. I needed a break. I still need a break. I have been pushing to finish my last job against my body’s limits knowing there was an end in sight.
A few weeks into my break I can still feel the anxiety pulsing around the edges as I purchase groceries or drive far from home (hello increase in gas prices-again). The difference is I no longer let that anxiety drive my decisions. I know I have enough money in the bank.
Instead of letting the worry of others drive me, I remember the times in the past the universe has provided for me and I choose to remind myself daily: the universe will provide. The universe is on my side. I am not alone. Spirit is guiding me and my intuition is for me.
I knew I wanted to take a short beach trip during this rest month, and I let myself procrastinate because I was afraid to spend the money. Again- I know I have the funds - I saved for this trip! Within an hour of booking the trip, a friend messaged me with a small income opportunity that will cover gas and food for my trip.
The universe provides. This is my concrete proof for today. You just have to trust in its abundance. Don’t wait for the provision to leap, but trust in its ability to provide and act from that place. Act from abundance, and the provision will follow.
