Nothing Is Wasted

A few moments ago, I was on social media and a friend of mine and former neighbor posted, “No need to cut people off, just grow - they’ll fall off!” I thought for a second then commented, “Just like leaves, what remains of them will become fertilizer for your continued growth. Nothing is wasted in His world!!!” Think about how many people you were once extremely close to, but for whatever reason that’s no longer true. Now, if you can recall how the relationship soured, if it soured, think about how you behave differently because of that incident.

The relationship is over, but the residual benefits remain. It may have been some form of betrayal, deceit, or similar, but whatever happened between you and them forced you to make lasting changes. From that point to now and moving forward, you have chosen to not allow that type of behavior. It is no longer, and maybe wasn’t at the time it happened, acceptable. If asked by an objective third party if you “allow” or “accept” then fill in the blank with whatever ended the relationship, I’m guessing you’d respond with a firm “No.” Or maybe you’d elaborate and say, “At one time that was acceptable, but I believe differently today.” You may even explain your reasoning for believing the way you do. After something is eliminated from ourselves, we’ve closed off that aspect entirely and speak of it in the past tense.

I used to drink alcohol. When asked today if I drink, I respond with a polite, but firm “No. ” If pressed, I’ll offer an explanation, but the truth is, that’s not something I do anymore. The trick for me today, and what I’ve been working on is abundance. Not having plenty is no longer acceptable. Barely getting by or sometimes needing help is something I can no longer allow. Working to “break even” is something I must eliminate.

We all those areas and aspects of our lives. Today, at this moment, mine is monetary. Second to that is physical. You may have read me talking about the benefits of experience. You know the old adage of “Experience is the best teacher.” Now I’m tasked with going through my existing relationships, finding out which of my many friends has eliminated poverty, replaced it with abundance, and kindly ask them a bunch of questions. From where I sit, I’ve done what I know how to do. From lower expenses, avoiding frivolous spending, and the like. It’s not enough, something is missing and that’s the experience I need to discover. That’s what I need to learn. I’m certain once abundance resides within me, I’ll no longer accept scarcity.

Today, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, I am grateful that:

I was able to help a client meet a deadline. I’m exhausted and didn’t protect what was sacred yesterday, but flexibility is key. An exception doesn’t make the rule. Perfection is elusive. I can strive for such, but its achievement may always evade me and my best laid plans.

The fallen leaves of scarcity will become fertilizer for my abundance. That lesson is resonating so well at the moment. I only do social media for a few moments each day. Today, unlike most days, it proved valuable.

Diana will arrive tomorrow. It’ll be good to see each other. We haven’t hung out since Hu

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