How to Shift From Scarcity to Abundance Mindset - Week #38 of The Awakening Journey
You have a place in your life where you are unconsciously operating from scarcity. I promise you. We all do. And we draw in what we already are. This blog post will teach you exactly where you are doing this - bringing in what you don’t want. And we will explore how to shift out and create abundance in every aspect of your life.
Definition of Abundance & Scarcity
When you break it all down to its’ most basic level, this is really simple:
Scarcity = fear*
Abundance = love
Again, don’t get overly attached to the words. Feel into what I’m saying.
Read more about Fear here.
The Negative Impact of Scarcity
When you operate from scarcity, you are living an inauthentic life.
Maybe not completely. But some part of you is not in line with your Higher Self. Therefore, you are not 100% authentic. You are not living your truth. You are not in integrity.
How Do You Know When You Are in Scarcity?
This is a really great question. And one you will really have to be committed to unearthing the truth.
Your mind is tricky. Your mind will tell you that you are in line with your values. But really, you are operating from fear. For instance, I have seen people believe that they are doing the right thing by others but really underneath, there is fear that is driving them and keeping them from seeing the deeper truth. They are in reaction to what the world is telling them.
You draw in what you already are. So look around, do you see things you don’t like in your life, areas where you aren’t quite where you want to be? There is a good chance this is because you have a scarcity mindset around this.
So then, how do you know? You take a vow of curiosity. You question everything and become curious, like a kitty cat.
How to Make The Shift From Scarcity to Abundance
By being very aware and very honest. From a place of curiosity as we said above.
By exploring and becoming friends with your fear.
By giving it a different job & trusting it will do the new job.
By taking action toward the abundance.
My Story About Abundance
I remember there was a time when I was working quite a bit, taking care of young children and balancing life. I often felt like there were never enough opportunities to do everything I wanted to do as a parent.
I stopped and got curious about what was really happening: I was telling myself a story of not having enough time, energy, etc (scarcity). I leaned into & got comfortable with what was underneath my fear: the kids not getting what they need & therefore not being successful in life. Sounds silly now, right? I know but until I stopped & got super curious, I was unaware. So from this place of awareness, I gave my fear a different job, to designate 10 minutes of special time each day with each child where they got to do whatever they wanted with me, without interruption. They loved this time and I soon saw that it wasn’t about time, it was about pivoting away from scarcity and toward abundance.
What Can Change in Your Life?
What you are already being is what you will attract more of.
So let’s say you are in scarcity around your finances. There doesn’t ever seem to be enough or, at least you feel stressed about money often. You can actually become a person of wealth and prosperity simply by shifting from a scarcity to an abundance mindset.
I know because I grew up in severe poverty and was able to shift this very quickly. One example is in my twenties, I was able to make myself debt-free with a home and a car I called my own.
I realized I had a fear around money and not having enough to pay the bills. So I gave my fear a job: Write out the checks for my bills even before I received my paycheck. I put them in the envelope & set them on my desk where I could see them. Sometimes, I would even get crazy and mail them the day before I got paid! I still remember the fluttery feeling in my stomach mailing payments for bills with money I knew had not quite shown up in my bank. But what that stretch did, that discomfort taught me how to shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mentality with money.
How does this show up now in my 40s? I believe. I trust. I take risks and know that the money will show up. And guess what? It always does. I don’t mean crazy risks. I mean things like hiring someone to support my business or investing in a high-level business coach for myself and my business, risks that are both sourced and thought out.)
"As long as we remain vigilant at building our internal abundance—an abundance of integrity, an abundance of forgiveness, an abundance of service, an abundance of love—then external lack is bound to be temporary." ― Marianne Williamson
This Week’s Challenge
Choose a situation that is challenging right now (where you might be in scarcity). This could be an upcoming job opportunity that would be a promotion for you. Your fears are popping up; perhaps data supports how you aren’t qualified enough.
Pivot toward it and embrace it. Write down your fears in one column and how you can make friends/give that fear a job in the second column. Make a list of all the times you weren’t qualified & still accomplished something. Hint: any time you’ve done something for the first time from riding a bike to starting your first job.
When the fears come up, recite the list.
Do the thing and act as if it is so. Apply for the job as if you already have it. As if you are qualified. The thing that had you riding your bike was only the belief that you could do it! Do that by applying for the job, do it in all aspects of your life!
Next, we will talk about Source. Until then remember, the present moment is where your best life happens.
With love, presence and gratitude,
Darla