'Enough' is Not 'Abundant'

The Big, Fat, Ugly and Hairy Lie that 'Enough' is Enough

Think back when you were being interviewed for your job. The subject of your pay rate or salary came up, and either you, or your boss, or both of you agreed that your pay rate was "enough" or was a fair trade for your valuable time.  My question is this: Was it "an abundant" amount?, or was it just 'enough?'  If your boss had agreed to pay your more for the same exact duties, would you have agreed?  Of course you would have!

"When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." - Dr Wayne Dyer

Your value, is only as high as your perception and belief of your value, or, your perception of another persons opinion about your value and is willing to pay.  Either way, this is only a belief, and probably needs to be examined - and adjusted.

Abundance is about having more than enough; it is about having some left over.  It is about having "plenty" meaning, more than is required at that moment.  

Suppose you and a friend were going to see the Superbowl with seats on the front row, at the 50 yard line.  How much money would you need for the trip?  Most people only plan for having 'Enough' - the problem with this is, is after they have taken the trip, enjoyed the game, is now there is nothing left!  If the total cost of 'enough' was $4,000.00, they would probably spend all of it, leaving them with nothing left over - no abundance at all.  No preparation for 'after' the Superbowl, nor any room for spontaneity during the trip.  The attitude of "enough" will always leave you broke after you get what you want.  This is the Big, Fat Ugly and Hair Lie that we often tell ourselves, and it is often what we ask for, pray for and work for.

Now, lets go to the Superbowl again, but this time, lets plan with the attitude of abundance:

2 Tickets to the Superbowl, front row, 50 yard line: Cost $3,000
Drinks and Refreshments: Cost $200
Programs and Memorobelia: $300
Travel & Hotel Cost: $500
Total So Far: $4000  --- << This is 'Enough' - and it is where most people stop planning, and expecting better things.
Unplanned 'Abundance' Expenses: $1000
2 Days off work $500
1 Undesired Day off work $250
Total Abundant Cost: $5,750.00  --- << More than 'Enough'

Would this planning change your trip?  Would it change your attitude?  Would or could you do something unplanned? Are you more limited in your choices, or less limited?  Does this increased amount change your desire for the trip?  Sometimes you get exactly what you expect.  So, it stands to reason, that if you want something different, you need to change your expectations, or beliefs about the difficulty of "how" to get more, and instead concentrate on changing your expectation and beliefs.

Because most people don't "expect" more value, more pay, more time, more leisure and more spontaneity, they end up getting exactly what they "expected" - - much less - and there is NOTHING left after they get what they want!  By adjusting your value, or the value of what you want and expect, you will

By not asking for 'More than enough' - you only get 'enough.'

" . . . Ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full" - John 16:24

Regardless of your religious or spiritual beliefs, your beliefs still affect who you are, and how other people value you, your worth, and how you value yourself.  Most people believe they won't 'receive', so they don't ask.  Most people don't believe, so they don't receive.  Your faith, or in other words; your expectation or beliefs are what can give you joy and abundance, or misery and scarcity.

It has nothing to do with your religion or faith of choice - it has everything to do with believing and receiving.