In our journey through life and business, it’s easy to get caught in a mindset of scarcity, where we believe that time, money, love, or opportunities are limited. In a recent session, I shared my personal journey with scarcity, and as I shared, others joined in, sharing their struggles and victories over similar limiting beliefs. Together, we explored what it means to invite abundance into our lives, and the insights were powerful.
Growing Up with Scarcity
My personal journey began in a household where scarcity was a frequent theme. Growing up in a military family with eight children, I saw my parents work hard to make ends meet, often instilling in me the idea that there was never enough. This mindset stayed with me well into adulthood, creating limitations on my career, my finances, and even my belief in my worthiness. I’d often catch myself saying, “I don’t have enough time,” “I don’t have enough money,” or “I don’t deserve to dream bigger.”
Scarcity became a habitual lens through which I saw the world, until I began to intentionally break free from it. It’s not an easy process. But, as I worked on myself, I realized that just as we invite scarcity into our lives through worry and doubt, we can also invite abundance by believing in possibility, acting on faith, and reshaping our perspectives.
Breaking Free: The Shift to Abundance
One of the most transformative shifts was learning to see abundance not just as a concept, but as a natural state of the universe. I began to look for abundance in nature, seeing it in a peach tree weighed down with more fruit than I could harvest, or in the limitless beauty around me. This shift allowed me to open to the idea that abundance is everywhere — it’s just a matter of tuning in to it.
Abundance isn’t just about money; it’s about having a mindset that believes in “more than enough” in every area of life. As we explored this idea together in the session, others shared what abundance means to them. Some mentioned an abundance of love, others spoke about joy, health, and self-worth. This universal resonance with abundance goes beyond material wealth; it’s about a fulfilling, complete life.
Embracing Abundance in Action
To live in abundance, we must take courageous steps. We discussed some key actions that helped transform scarcity into abundance in our lives:

• Leaping into New Opportunities: Many shared moments where they took a leap of faith. From leaving unfulfilling jobs to moving to new places, these leaps were pivotal in creating a new reality. I, too, have taken leaps that scared me — investing in myself when I didn’t see the funds, believing in my abilities when doubt was louder. Yet every time, abundance showed up in unexpected ways.
• Decluttering the Past: Holding onto old beliefs, possessions, or roles can keep us stuck. One participant shared how they let go of their attachment to possessions, gifting them to others in need. For me, I’ve found power in letting go of outdated identities, realizing I am more than any one role. As we release, we create space for abundance to flow in.
• Trusting the Journey: Abundance often requires us to let go of control and trust. It means setting intentions and then allowing ourselves to be led, even when we don’t know every step. This journey requires faith, persistence, and a willingness to believe in something bigger than us.
• Creating an Abundance Mindset Daily: Shifting to abundance is a daily practice. In our session, we created affirmations to invite abundance, like “I am open to receive,” “I am worthy of all good things,” or “There is always more than enough.” These statements are small, powerful reminders that abundance is a choice we make in each moment.

Practical Abundance: Turning Vision into Reality
Inviting abundance into our lives also means having a plan for what we receive. One participant shared how they shifted from seeing money as hard-earned to understanding it as a tool for creating impact. This change empowered them to view money to expand their reach and fulfill their mission. When we shift from working for money to allowing money to work for us, we embrace a higher level of abundance.
Abundance is a Community Effort
As we continued our session, it became clear that abundance isn’t a solitary journey. It’s something we invite together by encouraging, inspiring, and supporting each other. Whether through sharing ideas, lifting each other’s spirits, or learning together, abundance grows when we surround ourselves with people who believe in it, too.
Final Thoughts
This journey of abundance is one I am still on, and I’m inviting you to join me. Let’s invite abundance into every corner of our lives, believing that we are worthy, that there is enough, and that what we need will show up when we are open to receiving it. Remember: scarcity is an illusion, and abundance is our natural state. When we release the need to control and embrace faith, we create a space for miracles.
Contact Information:
Email: Janelle@emerginglifecoaching.com
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