I just returned from a retreat of total luxury in Strawberry Hot Springs, CO. The whole experience was opulence at its best — the quiet mountains and rushing flow of water down the creek; the steamy, mineral-rich water pouring down from the hillside; floating freely through the hot, sulfury pools; breathing in the cool, refreshing mountain air. Three days of complete rest and relaxation - it was pure enjoyment!
As I relished in the feeling of abundance in my mountain paradise, what occurred to me is that wealth and abundance are subjective. They are a feeling state that we can turn up and down, much like we do with our other emotions such a happiness and sadness.
Maybe the one room cabin that we shared with a family of squirrels wouldn’t cut it for another person’s standards of luxury. Perhaps showering in a concrete bath house wouldn’t cause another to feel lavishly comfortable. But I truly felt nourished, taken care of and delighted by the simplicity of my environment for 3 days.
Abundance is feeling warmth and love. Abundance is truly enjoying good food and company. Abundance is soaking up the rays of sunlight on a cold day. Abundance is a feeling of fulfillment, of being filled with goodness. Abundance is something we can find no matter what we are doing, or where we are. It is a gratitude and appreciation for life itself.
These feelings of abundance and prosperity are what bring true wealth into one’s life. Vibrating at a level of the feeling of abundance actually creates a magnetic force that attracts more wealth and abundance to you, and you may expect your material abundance to grow.
Do whatever it takes to create a feeling of abundance inside of you - wear clothes that make you look and feel beautiful, use your best wine glasses to drink from, eat dark chocolate by candle in the moonlight - whatever it is that juices you and makes you feel good all over. Most importantly, take a moment whatever you are doing to appreciate the gifts all around you. There is always something to be grateful for, and this practice will increase the flow of blessings into your life!