What does it mean to live life abundantly? Are you talking about money, Beth?
No, no I am not talking about money. I am talking about so much more than money!
I am talking about:
- having energy to go through your day without dragging
- being able to take thoughts captive without a lot of effort
- being present with whoever you are with not escaping into your phone or thoughts
- recognizing your worth and value, no need for outside validation
- the ability to see and hear others thriving, without jealousy
- wanting to go on adventures to adventure not escape life
- self care coming easily
- the feeling of being incredibly grateful wells up within you
- you're able to sincerely pray for your spouse or former spouse
- forgiving yourself, former spouse and others comes easier
- you being in control of your thoughts and feelings
- setting boundaries and holding is easier and happens without much thought
- being interested in hobbies and actually doing them again
- being alone is fine and you enjoy being by yourself because you like yourself
- enjoying talking with friends and sharing their struggles, because you can hold space for them and their challenges without feeling exhausted
This list is by no means exhaustive. I would love to know what you would add to it. How do or will you know you are thriving?
Living a thriving abundant life is so much more than money. There is more to life than money, money is needed but it is not the end all be all.
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come so that they may have life, and may have it abundantly. John 10:10