Every Sunday, I go on my morning hikes in this gorgeous state park. As I wander through the forest with my headphones on, I listen to some amazing meditation music, and I can feel the weight of the world melting away. These hikes have become my sanctuary, a place where I can shed all my baggage, negativity, and heavy thoughts.
Each hike presents a unique experience. The journey up the hill is always different,it has always carried an outer body feeling. along my journey I meet various creatures and traverse different terrains, each nook and cranny revealing something unique. One day, though, I found myself feeling particularly down. I was stressed about some new financial obligations and desperately needed more resources to meet them.
As I approached a park bench by a beautiful lake, I decided to sit down and take in the view. The serene water, the lush trees, and the friendly birds provided a much-needed respite. I began to focus on gratitude—appreciating the landscape, the shade from the trees, and the birds' company.
As I slowed life down and looked around, I noticed something remarkable. The animals and creatures in the forest seemed so content, so balanced. The birds flew gracefully, without any hint of chaos. The spiders moved with calm precision, the ants were busily content, and the butterflies were enormous and beautiful.
In that peaceful moment, my inner voice spoke to me. It said, " can't you see that everything in the forest is balanced? Nothing competes here. Everything works in harmony." And it hit me—that's how the world is supposed to be. Just like the forest, where no tree competes with another, and the ants work together happily, every bird flies with grace, knowing its needs are met. The turtle and the frog coexist peacefully, and the deer graze joyfully.
It's powerful to stop in your tracks and recognize that something greater than yourself offers you a new perspective on life. Lack first begins as a concept that we first agree to, and then lack begins to take on a life of it's own. If you free yourself from thoughts of scarcity, you can live in abundance. Living in abundance and maintaining a healthy mindset—that's the goal, that's the key, I strive for this slow down daily.
Living with a healthy mindset, embracing abundance—this is the goal, the key to a fulfilled life. Our thoughts and words shape our reality. The fruits of our labor are directly influenced by the seeds we plant in our minds.
So, let’s cultivate a mindset of abundance. Let’s live in harmony with ourselves and the world around us.
Peace and love to you all.
Eating the Fruits of a Lacking Mindset
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