Develop A Prosperity Consciousness

According to Webster’s Dictionary prosperity is defined as “a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition, esp. in financial respects; good fortune.” While financial is used as an example it is not sacrosanct.

Our present world is entranced with material worth. We believe the value of success is how much money we have, how large of a home, how expensive an automobile. If you desire true prosperity you must remember this vital word…STOP!

Stop comparing to others; stop isolating and stop personalizing everything. Life is too short to become ruthful. I am reminded of a young man that was terminated three times in a six-month period, the latter on Christmas Eve. In the same year he lost his mother in law and his wife also terminated. The prosperity achieved by the young man was a renewed life with a desire to live life in the moment. He realized precious moments do not return. So how does one achieve prosperity? Here are a few simple tips from my new book Little Book of Hope.

1. There is much for you to offer. Prosperity stems from your ability to self-actualize and realize your importance. I remember a wonderful quote, “No one who is faithful to God is a failure. The world honors success: The Lord honors faithfulness.” —June Hunt” If your Creator believes in your success why not you?

2. Renewal. We just past the Easter season on the Christian calendar. For those unaware, Easter is a time for renewal and rebirth. Take some time to think about the items you desire to change and make a plan to change them. Realize how much the world wants your life and vitality.

3. Window Shopping. Refrain from looking at the windows in your neighbor’s home. The worst travesty is comparing to material wealth of neighbors and peers. There are skeleton’s in anyone’s closet. They simply do a better job of hiding the key. Consider your self worth; it will positively eradicate self-doubt.

4. Split Second Moments. Never look back always look forward. My neighbor’s children both had an extremely rare blood disorder requiring bone marrow transplants. I never noticed a tear on either child or a parent. They believed that prosperity would come to then but in its time not theirs. Moments never get a chance to return and we all share one thing in common – time. Why is it some of more prosperous then others? They understand the usefulness and imperative nature of time. They do not waste it.

5. Set Goals. Wilma Rudolph, Donald Trump and Lance Armstrong all understand the value and purpose of goal setting. The core of prosperity lies in the value and the decisions of goals. Make them specific, make them real and make them achievable but make them!

6. Visualize. Champion athletes and powerful business people use this powerful technique. Prosperous and recognized names such as Gates, Jobs, Woods and Welch all use the power of visualization. One will never achieve prosperity if you do not visualize what it will look like. I remember Jack Canfield telling me he dreamt of a $10,000 bill on his ceiling as he drifted off to sleep at night. Jack was a millionaire a few years later.

7. Reach, Believe, Achieve. The best part of prosperity is to continually believe in you. You must remain on track and must remain positive. The book “The Secret” discusses the Law of Attraction. Think about it, the cliché, “misery loves company” is true. Why invite misery when prosperity and happiness are more interesting.

Prosperity is individualistic. Prosperity is self-defined. However, the one commonality is that we all want it. The path to grasping prosperity begins with a voracious appetite of self-mastery with an acceleration of positiveness. Remain focused, remain energized, and prosperity will surround you!

Copyright (c) 2008 Drew Stevens PhD

If you have been searching for simple ways to attract Prosperity, here are two simple things you can do today to go at mach ll with your hair on fire.

Choices are an exact science, they have a specific outcome. Our past choices have caused us to arrive where we are today. I have a simple question, where does prosperity and scarcity, lack or debt begin?

Prosperity does not begin in our budget or bank account, it begins on the inside. Choices simply reflect whether we will live in prosperity or scarcity.

Here is a tip that will absolutely transform the way you approach prosperity and abundance: The moment you make a prosperous change on the "inside" you set prosperity in motion in your life.

Prosperity loves speed and rewards action! Make the change on the inside and it will spill into your life rapidly.

There are laws that govern prosperity, they never change.

Put one law in place and you set prosperity in motion, put another in place and you "compound" it.

There are laws that govern literally everything. Example: Weight loss and health. Violate these laws and you will not like the outcome. Ever wonder why so many people fail with diets?

No change, it's that simple. How can the outcome be different? Start by putting the laws that govern weight loss in place.

So when a person violates the laws that govern prosperity and Abundance, the outcome is certain, it will be lack and scarcity.

Think of it this way. Take an apple seed, plant it and eventually you will have a tree that is full of apples.

You can't get oranges out of an apple seed. What is on the "inside" is what you will eventually see on the outside. That's the way it is with prosperity, whatever you have on the inside will show up in your life.

So, what do you have on the "outside". Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Is there more month then money? Would a vacation cause you to crash and burn financially? Are your credit cards maxed out?

OK, that is what you have on the "inside". You can't get oranges from an apple seed.

If your ready to activate Prosperity now, here's how. Everything changed for me one day when I made a simple change on the inside. I began to see a different world, and unexplainable things began to happen.

Here is where I began. I made two simple changes.

Here are the two secrets: First, I changed "The Way" I thought about things. Sounds crazy but I had piles of bills that came in each day.

That day I began to look at these bills I once dreaded as "past blessings" that I had already spent. So I started doing this in all areas of my life. I started feeling incredible, rather then drained and hopeless all the time.

Second, I changed "What I thought" about. When I did this, it felt like I was going mach ll in prosperity mode. Again new doors opened, and life was much different.

Prosperity begins on the "inside"!

Get these two things on the inside; the way you think, and what you think, then you will activate Prosperity immediately.

My prosperity partner wrote an article “Defining Prosperity for Myself”, and now I'm writing the opposing view “Defining Prosperity - Is That Really Prosperity or Just Plain Lazy”…I'll put a link at the end of this article so you can read the first article.

In the article she writes “I have learned over the past year that prosperity, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. I have a goal of having a five million dollar net worth invested with a 10 % return that gives me a passive income of $500,000 a year. Someone that I know has a dream of having a net worth exceeding $400 million dollars. Is her goal to have more prosperity than I intend to have? That is a trick question to which the answer is no. Her goal is definitely to have more money than I intend to have but remember that money does not equate prosperity.” Of course I take massive pride in the fact that I am the someone she knows who has the goal of a net worth exceeding $400 million dollars!

The article goes on to say “I am not close to my extended family, but my immediate family is my second priority. When my children are happy, healthy and bursting with joy, I know that I am being prosperous. Every day that my husband and I still love and adore each other is another day of prosperous living for me. Some of my friends are like family to me and their involvement in my life makes me feel prosperous beyond measure. I know that I am loved and I believe that love is the ultimate treasure. When you are truly loved, you are the richest person on earth.”

Man that was a mouthful - So now I ask you is that truly prosperity or just plain lazy! Since when does being prosperous involve how others feel and interact with you? So does that mean one isn't prosperous if all the friends left and the children are unhappy and your spouse decided to not have 2am conversations with you and NO ONE loved you? That is her measure of prosperity isn't it? So you remove all those things and the prosperity is now gone right!

The world is filled with creative energy and while I'm all for the concept that everyone is entitled to whatever they want, and that we should allow each person to want whatever makes them happy... I'm also for the concept that most people in society don't aim very high because they are afraid of failure. Now to have enough creative energy to create or attract 5 million dollars - anyone can do that. But how much creative energy does it take to attract or create 400 million?

We grow up in an environment where we set the bar really low on what we can or will achieve - JUST IN CASE if we don't make it we won't feel so bad. Most people in society want nothing more than a 9-5 and to retire with a 401k.

You know I've been saying for years I want to be on the Forbes 400 richest Americans list and in all that time that I say this I have never heard anyone say ‘REALLY? ME TOO!’

Now could that be that's just way too far up on the tree for most people to reach for, and the apples on the lower branches are easier to get to (apples on the lower branches are also rotten and touched a lot by a multitude of people not wanting to climb higher). We grow up hearing how love is true wealth - Who fed us this diet of foolishness, and the person who fed us this diet - are they truly prosperous?

Don’t get it twisted, people - Stop finding excuses to cover up your not wanting to reach for the sky. Go ahead and say it: ‘I'm too lazy to actually want a huge boatload of money and I don't really believe I can have it anyway - because for me to want a huge boatload of money would entail me actually trying at something and maybe I'll fall flat on my face.’

So I ask is it truly prosperity or just plain lazy?!

Read the other article at www.breathingprosperity.com/vote.html

Copyright (c) 2008 Drew Stevens PhD

According to Webster?s Dictionary prosperity is defined as ?a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition, esp. in financial respects; good fortune.? While financial is used as an example it is not sacrosanct.

Our present world is entranced with material worth. We believe the value of success is how much money we have, how large of a home, how expensive an automobile. If you desire true prosperity you must remember this vital word?STOP!

Stop comparing to others; stop isolating and stop personalizing everything. Life is too short to become ruthful. I am reminded of a young man that was terminated three times in a six-month period, the latter on Christmas Eve. In the same year he lost his mother in law and his wife also terminated. The prosperity achieved by the young man was a renewed life with a desire to live life in the moment. He realized precious moments do not return. So how does one achieve prosperity? Here are a few simple tips from my new book Little Book of Hope.

1. There is much for you to offer. Prosperity stems from your ability to self-actualize and realize your importance. I remember a wonderful quote, ?No one who is faithful to God is a failure. The world honors success: The Lord honors faithfulness.? ?June Hunt? If your Creator believes in your success why not you?

2. Renewal. We just past the Easter season on the Christian calendar. For those unaware, Easter is a time for renewal and rebirth. Take some time to think about the items you desire to change and make a plan to change them. Realize how much the world wants your life and vitality.

3. Window Shopping. Refrain from looking at the windows in your neighbor?s home. The worst travesty is comparing to material wealth of neighbors and peers. There are skeleton?s in anyone?s closet. They simply do a better job of hiding the key. Consider your self worth; it will positively eradicate self-doubt.

4. Split Second Moments. Never look back always look forward. My neighbor?s children both had an extremely rare blood disorder requiring bone marrow transplants. I never noticed a tear on either child or a parent. They believed that prosperity would come to then but in its time not theirs. Moments never get a chance to return and we all share one thing in common ? time. Why is it some of more prosperous then others? They understand the usefulness and imperative nature of time. They do not waste it.

5. Set Goals. Wilma Rudolph, Donald Trump and Lance Armstrong all understand the value and purpose of goal setting. The core of prosperity lies in the value and the decisions of goals. Make them specific, make them real and make them achievable but make them!

6. Visualize. Champion athletes and powerful business people use this powerful technique. Prosperous and recognized names such as Gates, Jobs, Woods and Welch all use the power of visualization. One will never achieve prosperity if you do not visualize what it will look like. I remember Jack Canfield telling me he dreamt of a $10,000 bill on his ceiling as he drifted off to sleep at night. Jack was a millionaire a few years later.

7. Reach, Believe, Achieve. The best part of prosperity is to continually believe in you. You must remain on track and must remain positive. The book ?The Secret? discusses the Law of Attraction. Think about it, the clich??misery loves company? is true. Why invite misery when prosperity and happiness are more interesting.

Prosperity is individualistic. Prosperity is self-defined. However, the one commonality is that we all want it. The path to grasping prosperity begins with a voracious appetite of self-mastery with an acceleration of positiveness. Remain focused, remain energized, and prosperity will surround you!

In order for an individual to have a prosperity mindset, they need to be focused. It is possible that an individual can get what he or she desires, if they are single-minded in their pursuit, and do not allow negative thoughts to interfere with their goal.

In most instances, however, this is easier said than done, and we all allow other people and circumstances to dictate how we think and how we feel. In doing this we allow outside forces to control us. If you want to have a prosperity mindset, you need to recognize that you are in control.

And, if you are not, then you need to take control. Take control of your finances, take control of your passions, take control of your mind. When you have control of your mind, you have control of your life.

And, if you want more out of life then you must first become more. As Jim Rohn said, To have more, be more. You must work harder on yourself then you do on your job.

How to create a prosperity mindset

This idea of creating a prosperity mindset has been around for some time and has been nicely elucidated by many experts in the field including James Allen, Napoleon Hill, Randy Gage, Bob Proctor, Joe Vitale, Bob Doyle, and a number of others.

Allen's book, As a Man Thinketh, is a classic. The basic premise is that it is not the events that control your life, but your reaction to those events. And, you control that reaction.

The recent popular movie, The Secret, is a testament to the Law of Attraction. Essentially, it states, that what you think about you attract to you. Think about and dwell on prosperity and you'll attract more. Conversely, have thoughts centered on poverty and lack and that is the realm in which you'll dwell.

One key component stressed by many of these personal development authorities for the development of this prosperity mindset is the recognition that others have been very successful and that you can follow their example.

1. It is important for every individual to look at the success of others. To examine it and to see what made them a success. This is especially important if they are in a field or an area of interest that you would like to get into. This allows the individual to see someone succeed in that field or area or interest, and reassure you that success is possible.

2. Seeing an individual being successful in a field of interest to you will provide you with positive reinforcement that success can be achieved.

3. Studying individuals who are successful gives you the chance to emulate what they have done and possibly following in their footsteps. It is important to read up on a successful person's life and see how they overcame obstacles to get where they are today.

4. In order to achieve a prosperity mindset, you should surround yourself with successful individuals. This allows their habits, actions, beliefs and thoughts to rub off on you in a positive way. Likewise, you must cut yourself free from those who are constantly mired in negative thoughts. Have some garlic if you think it will keep them at bay, but basically do what you must to rid yourself of the energy sapping vampires in your life.

5. After doing these things, you need to take stock in what you are currently doing, and see if it matches the things you should be doing to achieve prosperity.

6. If you want to lead a happy, healthy, and prosperous life, then you must accept first that this can be your destiny. Once you are able to recognize and believe in that premise, you too can enjoy that life. At that point it comes down to creating and working a smart plan to accomplish that goal.

What does this all really mean?

They are millions of people in this world, and what makes some people more prosperous than others? Of course there are a variety of factors. But, your attitude plays a big part. There are a number of things you can do to develop a prosperity mindset in addition to studying the example of successful people in your field.

1.As mentioned previously, search out and model the success stories of others, especially as it pertains to your industry. Know that there are many, many others who have become super successful doing what you want to do.
2.Take a super successful person in your industry to lunch and pick their brain. Ask them for recommendations on how you can be successful and for contacts of friends who might help you succeed.
3.Cultivate a relationship with a successful mentor.
4.Create a network of successful prosperous friends with positive attitudes.
5.Create a team of professionals dedicated to helping you succeed.
6.Practice positive prosperity affirmations.
7.Get in the habit of seeing opportunity everywhere - it is!
8.Create multiple streams of income.
9.Focus on one great money-making system and develop it, get it running automatically and then develop another.
10. Project an image of super success and wealth and you will attract more of the same.
11. Give generously to others. Give your time, money, advice, and help. It will return magnified and multiplied.

Those who go into any project with a prosperity mindset expect to succeed. And, those who expect to succeed and do everything in their power to make it happen stand a much better chance of actually succeeding. The confidence and power that you project to others in your ideas or product often get reflected back to you. Believe in your product and others will. Believe in yourself and others will...

Realize that your true wealth comes from within you and that you are prosperous regardless of the externals. Be totally responsible for everything that happens in your life even if you don't think you are. Treat yourself and others as individuals of importance and success and you will likewise be treated in the same manner.

Carry yourself with a prosperity mindset and look for opportunities for personal and financial growth at every turn. You will find them.

Do you feel prosperous in every area of your life? If you're like most people, you probably feel blessed in some areas, but maybe not so much in others. It is possible to expand your mindset to not only see more prosperity around you but also attract more prosperity into your life.

First, it's important to recognize the difference between a mindset of prosperity and scarcity/fear/lack.

Someone focused in scarcity/fear/lack believes there is never enough to go around: never enough money, resources, love, opportunity, friendship, passion, excitement or fulfillment. This person erroneously perceives a shortage of everything desirable, and thinks he or she must grab to get whatever he or she can before someone else comes along and takes it. This person sees the glass as half empty and dwells on problems and challenges instead of blessings and joy.

In contrast, someone focused on prosperity believes just the opposite of the scarcity/fear/lack focused mindset, that there is more than enough for everyone so there is no hurry to grab what he or she can right now. This person with the high "Consciousness Of Wealth" believes in a never-ending flow of prosperity and joy and knows you can take your time and enjoy the moment. The glass is not just half-full, it's overflowing from a constantly bubbling stream feeding it from beneath.

How do you switch from scarcity/fear/lack to a "Consciousness Of Wealth"? By choosing a prosperous outlook moment to moment. You have to be willing to ignore your old inner messages of lack and emptiness, and begin replacing them with new messages of hope and plenty.

Here are three simple ways to begin:

1. Become aware of the prosperity all around you.

When you visit a large supermarket or department store, pause for a moment and notice the massive prosperity in the form of material goods surrounding you. All of these things were created from nothing, and turned into something useful by a person with a vision. Think about how this process could be used to bring more prosperity into your life.

2. Keep affirming you have more than enough.

Remember, someone in scarcity/fear/lack dwells on what he or she DOESN'T have, while someone with a healthy "Consciousness Of Wealth" focuses on what he or she DOES have. Rather than worrying about having enough, affirm that you have enough. Say things like, "I always have plenty of money" and "I am so incredibly blessed".

3. Give.

When we feel like we don't have "enough" our first response is usually to hold onto what we have a little tighter. This sends a powerful message of lack to our subconscious mind. Instead, start sharing your time, money and resources with others. Do this feeling grateful and confident knowing that whatever you send out will return to you tenfold. You don't have to give on a large scale either, just a few dollars or an hour of your time can generate a new cycle of prosperity.

Keep up with activities like these and before long, you'll find yourself automatically feeling more abundant - and attracting greater wealth, love, joy and opportunity all around.

A secret to credit card debt reduction is to limit your card usage by carefully choosing a structured plan and implementing it. To attain financial freedom and ease the money supply, you should be able to lift your prosperity consciousness. You should understand your attitude towards money, which will restrain you from adding extra debts.

Try to curb impulsive buying and identify your needs by practicing therapies like spiritualism. This would help you in getting over the tension of having unmet demands. If find the habit hard to break, there is no harm in considering debt consolidation counseling, which helps you in different ways and aids you in achieving your dues reduction goals.

Credit Card Debt Reduction: Self Help Is The Key

Personally, a few ways can be suggested by which you can change your thought process and restrict card debts. First, let us concentrate on the way you were taught to handle money in childhood. If the idea was that too much money is bad then you may try getting rid of money and over spend it. Next, it could be the lack of finances in childhood, which has now translated to adequate finances.

This makes you feel mentally strong and boosts your self esteem. Low self worth could sabotage your personality, which enhances the chances of you not being able to pay the bills and adds chaos to your life. These are some examples where debt counseling can help you get rid of nasty spending habits and move towards credit card debt reduction.

If your debt has already grown to alarming proportions, you can even consider a consolidation loan or professional debt management solutions to become debt free.

Working on a positive belief on money matters, you can easily hold back your extra spending urges and achieve your credit card debt reduction targets. Meditation and positive affirmations of looking at the world, brings within you a sense of spending according to your needs alone.

Keep a track of how much money comes in and how much to spend. Balance it and you will have a clearer picture of what you need to do in light of your finances. Try visualizing prosperity and success, to keep you in high spirits and understanding high finance. Meditate and remember God as the source of all your wants and needs.

See yourself living in a dream home with savings that will pull you through times of need. Expand your imagination to the fullest and see yourself meeting all your needs. When you try these methods, you can limit plastic money usage and achieve reduction of your card dues.

No More New Credit Card Debts

Promise yourself and be committed that you will not create any further card debt. Praise yourself at the end of the day for the commitment honored. Check out the need to buy even if a product is on sale. You do not have to have too many credit cards, as you need maximum one or two to fall back on.

Store them in a safe deposit and try not to carry them at the time of shopping. Reward yourself with a 90 minute bubble bath at the end of the month, if no further debt is created. These are some sure ways of achieving your debt reduction goals.