Prosperity is just a thought away!

Prosperity is just a thought away. That sounds simple doesn't it. It would be great if, by saying some magical affirmation, rubbing a crystal, reading a spiritual or religious passage, or if money, in large denominations and in an unending amount, fell from the heavens. We just needed to stand there with a huge basket and collect all the money we wanted, whenever we wanted it.

Ah, if it were that easy. Prosperity, like everything else, starts with our intentions, beliefs and actions.

I can intend to manifest large amounts of money and I can do hundreds of affirmations a day, but if believe I am not worthy of prosperity,  "money doesn't grow on trees," or "money is the root of all evil," the likelihood of my being or remaining prosperous is almost nil.

I can be very stingy, never sharing with others and always afraid I'll lose all my money or that somebody has more than I do. With this frame of mind and the accompanying actions, no matter how much money I have, it will never be enough and I will not feel prosperous. I'll always be worrying about what will happen tomorrow instead of fully enjoying today. I'll be wasting a lot of time worrying instead of enjoying what I have. Worry begets worry and joy begets joy. Your thoughts determine what you experience.

Prosperity is more than just the amount of money you have in you wallet, bank account or piggy bank. It's an attitude of gratitude. I might have 10 bucks in the bank and still feel more satisfied with my life than somebody who has billions of dollars in investments. The amount of money doesn't matter. What does matter is if you enjoy and are grateful for whatever you have in this present moment. 

I ask myself, RIGHT NOW, what is the one thing that I want to do that will give me joy? It will be something tiny. I might want to get a glass of water, call a friend, tend to my flowers or do nothing at all. If I honor those feelings, nothing is lacking and I feel satisfied.

A larger car, house or income won't make me any happier because none of them are related to how I really feel and what I really want -- joy, love, peace and health. Notice, those are things that can't be found in the biggest shopping mall. They are not outside of us; they are within us.

Prosperity is about how you feel. Are you calm? Are you having fun? Are you helping others? Are you free of grudges? Are you loved, loving and loveable? If you said "Yes" you are rich in spirit. The amount of money you have doesn't determine if you are prosperous or not; your feelings and thoughts do. And, you have a right to change your mind!