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abundance, entrepreneur, hope, Inspiration, life of depth, mindful living, Oprah, OWN, positive thinking, Spirituality

Butterfly Life Cycle by Laurie Williams - Caterpillar, chrysalis, adult butterfly all illustrated and placed on a photo of some grape leaves.
I have watched Oprah’s Life Class almost every evening in her cable channel OWN, and my admiration for her is growing each day. She is an example of a being who lives with depth every day of her life, how beautiful and blessed is that?
One does not need money to live with depth and doing what we love. I watched a program in OWN on entrepreneurs and visionaries who are wealthy, and the word of advice was to do what you love for the joy and not for the money. These individuals continued doing what they loved while struggling financially, even one entrepreneur was sleeping in a park bench or car (can’t remember which) and opportunities opened up for them in the end. The passion put into what we love to do is what often triggers doors opening when we least expect it. And age does not matter, we can learn and grow at every stage of our lives.
I realize however, everyone defines abundance differently. Though I am not adverse to the idea of being rich, (Universe: I am open!) I prefer to have a life of depth where I dance the dance of love, truth, and creativity and add to the balance and inspiration of those around me and extend it to different connections around the world. This to me is also abundance. With the availability of the Internet it makes it a realistic intention, and I am pleased to say this has already taken place at various times in my life where I have been the giver and recipient of guidance and inspiration.
I see many of you in Facebook, Spiritual Networks and now WordPress which I joined during the summer of this year, uplifting and bringing laughter with your sharing and writing, so thank you all for being in my reality, you know who you are. 🙂
everyone defines abundance differently
This really struck a chord with me. I’d never thought of it like that but you are right.
Yes, Tilly, for some abundance is health, a family, for others it’s money or success, and all is well. I find as time has gone by that my needs and definition of abundance has changed. 🙂
Am glad to be in your reality Marie, life does teach us so many things indeed. Abundance can be described in various ways like you said the bottom line is love,that’s where it all starts.
Veeh, you stated it perfectly, that the bottom line is love. I am happy to be in your reality as well. 🙂
So beautifully written, so you and I hope me! Behind in reading, but so gald to have “taken” the time early today to read this. Love you much and so proud to be your friend. Come back soon, to you know where. In Love as ONE, Pat
Pat, A pleasant surprise to see you here! And very glad to be your friend too! Will be in SN to join the daily healing intention. 🙂 Hugs and love, Marie
Great article, thanks for sharing your thought…….. and i luv the picturre 🙂
After I finished writing the post, I went to look for a public domain photo, had no idea what it would be, and this butterfly was the first that I found. 🙂
It is a beautiful picture….. 🙂
Beautiful post, Marie.
As we break free of our coccoons . . . we strengthen our wings for flight. 😀
Nancy, Yes, I want to totally break free my coccoon and soar. That would be beautiful. 🙂
Marie, I do see you as a delightfully beautiful butterfly, soaring gracefully through the air…. : )
And….a few hours later…there’s more….I made something….I liked your words and ideas so much that I made them into something for you. It’s bigger than this, but there was a glitch, so will take time to finish. http://pocketperspectives.wordpress.com/other/abundance-and-depth/ : )
Running over to your site ———————–> 😉
Kathy, Thank you for your kind words! 🙂
Hi Marie….wishing you a happy Friday evening …. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imC9PVEWenY&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL made with warm smiles of appreciation…. : ) …kathy (the music doesn’t seem to be stopping at the end of the slides….manual stop, I guess…. )
Kathy, I just emailed my s/o and mentioned what you did ( he is the office next to mine, but we email each other. LOL). Your Youtube brought a warm smile to my face and gratitude. Thank you so much, it’s beautiful! Going to watch it again after I post this comment. 🙂
You are right… abundance is defined differently by all; but one constant remains, to have fulfillment and richness in our lives… TY! 🙂
I’ve been out of the loop with power outages and conferences… now catching up on comments. TY! 🙂
Eliz, Fulfillment and richness means the world to me. 🙂 I also have to catch up but with blogs, have been busy. 🙂
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