A Poem by Daniel~Ibrahim

In the quiet corners of a bustling street,
Where echoes of footsteps and heartbeats meet,
Lies a truth that’s often misunderstood,
The difference between wealth and abundance, if we could.

Wealth, they say, is the golden crown,
A castle of treasures, a bustling town,
But it often stands on shifting sands,
A fortress built by fleeting hands.

Abundance, a whisper of nature’s grace,
A river flowing at a gentle pace,
It’s in the sunrise and the evening’s light,
In the stars that dance across the night.

Wealth is counted in coins and gems,
Tallied in ledgers of profits and hems,
But abundance is the laughter shared,
In every moment where we’ve truly cared.

Wealth is the race, the endless climb,
The ticking clock, the passage of time,
Abundance lives in the here and now,
In the harvest of every plowed brow.

It’s found in a meal with dear friends shared,
In stories told, and for one another cared,
It’s the warmth of love, a gentle touch,
The simple things that mean so much.

So live the difference with open eyes,
Not every treasure is one we can prize,
Seek abundance in the smallest of things,
The joy and peace that true living brings.

For wealth is a shadow that fades with night,
But abundance, my friend, is the soul’s true light,
In the tapestry of days, let this be your creed,
Abundance is the wealth we truly need.

Do You Notice Abundance?

Consider the enormity of divine intelligence around you, creating abundant beauty and infinite proliferation in your life.

Ask yourself what material wealth gets you on an emotional level. There is nothing wrong with possessing ‘stuff’; ensure it contributes to your long-term joy.

Abundance is being able to do what you want, when you want, with whom you wish to, for the reasons you want, as long as you do so with love and integrity.

So get out there and engage in passion projects that bring joy. Remember to prioritize self-care to enhance your ability to create and appreciate your natural abundance.

When you reduce your dependency on material wealth, you focus more on personal and spiritual growth. You embrace challenges as opportunities for learning and view your life as intertwined with the universe’s abundance.

Have an Abundance Frame of Mind.

The abundance frame of mind is based on the belief that everything is sufficient for everyone. Therefore, all you need is the ability to see things as they are — abundant!

Ditch the feeling of lack.

To understand what “lack of” feels like, visit a third-world country. I’ve been to Myanmar and Bangladesh for a month at a time, and trust me when I say that, in comparison, Canada, where I live, is a country full of abundance!

Having an abundance attitude rather than a deficiency can positively impact how you live, love, and learn. Lay aside society’s dictates to have extra stuff. Instead, create and find the universe a place of profound abundance.

There’s not one snowflake but an infinity of unique designs. Not fifty blossoms, but hundreds. Not a bunch of stars, but billions. Deep space is beyond our comprehension or ability to count.

If the universe is boundless and abundant, it is partly because creativity brings abundance to others. The universe limits us through laws of nature, such as gravity or the speed of light and sound. But sadly, as consumers, our misguided beliefs also lead us to believe we never have enough.

The universe limits you materially but not spiritually.

Could you seek to listen to your soul, to have, be, or do all it truly desires? I’m not referring to a manic sense of unrealistic optimism. I get you can’t walk on water (I’ve tried).

It’s time you see things as awe-inspiring and make connections to self-expression.

But to do so, you must refrain from using the absence of material wealth as an excuse to block your creative abundance.

Yeah, I get that we all have to pay the bills. However, make time to pursue more creative endeavours, experience joy, and have a life that matters (to you). — don’t wait for the cash to come!

To live love, learn a proud life on your terms and the terms of those near and dear to you.

These outcomes give our lives meaning and offer a sense of abundance.

As you practice self-care, believe what you have today is sufficient. Then, your creative thinking will flow to the surface of everything you do.

You’ll notice delightful synchronicities start to occur. For example, listening to a neighbour’s problem may have saved their life while simultaneously………..satisfying yours. This is abundance at work!

You could go so far as to say you are the abundance to others; in return, others came your way.