Abundant

is in the definition. A 'duh' comment possibly, but it's one of those that we don't think about and too often apply our definition, presupposing we have one, to others by a kind of osmosis. Wrong. And it can be fatal. Simply because an item/activity/event/state of mind is in our queue in the definition of 'abundant' doesn't mean that it is in someone elses.... no matter how 'excellent' or 'good' we feel its inclusion may be.

  Have you ever thought seriously about living abundantly? Do you know what that means for you? Abundant needs to be recognized by us when we experience it (which is why a definition is critical). Abundant needs to be savored, and one of the wonderful attributes of the word is that it doesn't need to be fleeting or momentary. It really depends on what you consider to be in your abundant composition. And once you see, know, experience 'abundant', that you appreciate and walk in it.

  If you need to get some hints about how you might define the word, Webster says (the item or attribute that is)"... present in great quantity; more than adequate; over sufficient - copious, profuse, overflowing - bountiful, plentiful..." I suspect that you get the point. 'Abundant' is not ordinary or unimportant - it is ... extraordinary. But it is also available, if you desire it. Does this describe how you are living? To me, it speaks not of the material world but more important... the intellectual and spiritual mindset.

  Abundant is not something that is 'plopped' into your lap and yet it isn't something that you strive for. And that... is totally counter intuitive. However, it begins with your definition and what you do when you are living the abundant life. This is promised to us in scripture. Our problem is that too often we focus on the material and financial definition rather than the mindset, the spiritual. Neither material nor financial 'well being' has anything to do with abundant. If our definition only includes those two components, then I suspect we shall never attain abundant. Look anew at your definition and know what it means for you and how you can sustain this state.