A Mindset of Abundance: Seeing Blessings Beyond the Bank

Hey girlfriend! When we hear the term "abundant mindset," many of us instantly picture wealthy individuals—those with millions of dollars, luxury cars, and sprawling estates. YouTube creators have popularized this idea, often tying abundance to metaphysical concepts like the law of attraction. While there’s truth in these perspectives, the deeper essence of an abundant mindset often gets lost in the pursuit of superficial goals.

A lot of people want an abundant mindset because they believe it will help them achieve greatness. Yes, having an abundant mindset can attract wealth—if that’s what you truly want. The real question is: Is that what you truly want?

The Society We Live In

Our society is heavily influenced by capitalism, which has convinced us that excessive consumerism is the norm. We’ve been taught that accumulating possessions—multiple cars, houses, closets—is not just common but expected. Meanwhile, a modest lifestyle, say a small apartment, an older car, and a 9-to-5 job, is often seen as a sign of failure. We’ve mistakenly equated status and possessions with blessings.

The Blessings We Overlook

If you're reading this, you likely have access to the internet. You're probably using a device worth hundreds of dollars, perhaps from the comfort of your desk, car, or bed. Do you realize how many people around the world would consider these items luxuries? Basic necessities—things we take for granted—are no longer viewed as blessings but are instead seen as things to be tolerated until we can afford something "better."

We’ve linked our sense of gratitude to our bank balances, but what about the other blessings—our health, our community, our opportunities for creativity?

America may be called the "greatest" country, but it still faces major challenges, particularly regarding mental health. However, let’s take a moment to reflect. Imagine meeting a friend for coffee. To get there, you’ll use running water to brush your teeth, take a warm shower, and put on clean clothes. You’ll drive or walk to the café, where you’ll have a wide range of drink choices. You can pay with cash, debit, or credit if you’re short on funds. Afterward, you won’t have to worry about walking into a war zone or being persecuted for your beliefs. These everyday conveniences are so ingrained in our lives that we don’t recognize them as abundance. But true abundance lies in these small comforts—the fact that we can live a life free from constant fear or deprivation.

The Abundant Mindset: Gratitude Above All

An abundant mindset isn’t just about wealth; it’s about gratitude. It’s about recognizing the small, everyday blessings that make our lives easier and richer. Instead of focusing on the gaps you want to fill, an abundant mindset helps you see the fullness of what you already have.

And this doesn’t even touch on other areas where abundance can manifest.

• Health: If you have a sound mind and a healthy body, you are blessed.

• Community: If you have friends and family you can rely on, you are blessed.

• Safety: If you can sleep peacefully at night without fear, you are blessed.

• Peace: If you can enjoy a sunset without the sounds of war and conflict, you are blessed.

Abundance Isn’t Just About Money

The dictionary defines abundance as "existing or available in large quantities; plentiful." Yet many people mistakenly think abundance refers only to financial wealth. You may not have abundant dollars, but you likely have an abundance of blessings—things that are just as valuable, if not more. If you count your blessings—your health, your happiness, your community—you’ll quickly run out of fingers. Realizing that you already live an abundant life, filled with blessings, is the first step toward embracing an abundant mindset.