| Meditation has long been an integral part of | | | | In its relatively short existence the creativity and |
| Eastern mysticism with the discipline enjoying | | | | ingenuity of humankind has made enormous |
| growing popularity in the West as more people | | | | progress in accelerating nature's work by shaping |
| discover its benefits on both mind and body. | | | | her raw materials inventions capable of enhancing |
| Meditation can take a variety of forms but | | | | the quality of this experience we call life. |
| essentially involves withdrawing attention from the | | | | The world I inhabit has abundant supply. More |
| physical senses while trying to quieten the | | | | than enough for everyone to enjoy a life of |
| chattering noise of consciousness. | | | | unlimited plenty, for the universe in unlimited in its |
| There has been much interest of late in the | | | | capacity to supply. |
| subject of abundance, indeed the self-help shelves | | | | As a part of the original creative source I have |
| are chock full of titles on the topic. The principle | | | | the God-given right to enjoy all that I desire. I |
| of abundance says the universe consists of | | | | know that abundance is not only about material |
| plentiful supply just waiting to be claimed by those | | | | things, but also, and more importantly, about love, |
| who ask. | | | | friendship, good health, purpose, fulfillment and |
| This meditation combines the mental and physical | | | | Spiritual growth. In all of these areas too I am |
| benefits of an altered state with a training of the | | | | entitled to, and will receive, plentitude. |
| mind to promote abundance-attracting behavior. | | | | I know that it's not wrong to desire abundance |
| You can either memorize the words, repeating | | | | for myself and my loved ones, because with |
| them internally to yourself, or read them onto a | | | | abundance I am more empowered to promote |
| tape (changing "I" to "you") to be listened to at | | | | the Spiritual growth of myself and others, which is |
| the appropriate time. | | | | the very purpose of my being. |
| Find a place and time when you won't be | | | | In order to achieve I must first conceive. |
| disturbed. If you live with others you might | | | | Therefore I now take a few moments to |
| choose a time when they are otherwise engaged. | | | | visualize my future abundance. I see my |
| Or you can just negotiate some "me" time in | | | | abundance in detail; the kind of house I'll live in, my |
| which you'll be left alone. | | | | business or job, the food I'll eat, the clothes I'll |
| Get comfortable. Sit or lie down, as you prefer; if | | | | wear, the car I'll drive... |
| you find you easily fall asleep it's probably best to | | | | Whatever it is I desire I now see it as clearly as |
| sit. You might want to play some gentle (eg new | | | | though it's already mine. And I know that it is |
| age) background music, or silence may work best | | | | already mine, just like a house I've taken title to |
| for you. | | | | but have yet to pick up the keys. The abundance |
| Begin by focusing on your breath. Breathe deeply, | | | | I desire is already mine. |
| slowly and steadily - in and out. Feel the breath | | | | Each time I meditate on abundance, so my |
| going deep into your abdomen. Do this 10 or 20 | | | | imaging becomes cleaner and more detailed. And I |
| times or so. | | | | move closer to realizing the abundance that is |
| Focus on each part of your body in turn, relaxing | | | | already mine. |
| them completely. Focus on your toes and work | | | | I hold the image for a few moments more. |
| up. Focus on your soles, heels, ankles, calves, | | | | I make the image an ever-present part of my |
| knees, thighs, hips, abdomen, solar plexus, chest, | | | | psyche. It remains with me throughout my daily |
| shoulders, upper arms, elbows, lower arms, hands, | | | | life. |
| fingers, neck, head. | | | | I know that the infinite powers of Spirit and the |
| Enjoy being in a state of complete relaxation for | | | | physical universe are already moving to realize |
| a few moments. | | | | my abundance. And in turn my thoughts and |
| Then say the following words to yourself or listen | | | | actions align themselves with the realization of my |
| to the tape you recorded: | | | | abundance. |
| I am a unique individual, a Spiritual being | | | | To return to waking consciousness, count back |
| undertaking an incredible adventure in the | | | | from 20 to 1. Take a few more deep breaths |
| magnificent realm of the physical universe. | | | | and stretch your arms and legs. You may find a |
| The world I currently inhabit is truly amazing. I | | | | drink of water or a light snack helpful in returning |
| experience its magnificence every time I | | | | your attention to the physical realm. |
| contemplate the sheer size and scale of the | | | | Practice the meditation often, ideally every day, |
| galaxies, stars and planets. And when I observe | | | | but at least 2-3 times a week. Feel free to |
| the beauty of nature, or the complexity of the | | | | change the words to better suit your |
| living ecosystems of which I am a part here on | | | | circumstances, personality or desires; or to reflect |
| planet earth. | | | | the abundance that starts to appear in your life. |