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Daily Question, May 20

What changes when I view the time available to me with a sense of abundance rather than scarcity?

  • Dominic

    Pondering this question and reading your responses has made me realise the extent of my ‘time poor’ mode of being. Hurrying is my default!

  • Malag

    I know what sounds good, I can talk it, but my experience still only hints at where this question is going

  • Heather

    Instead of saying I don’t have time to, I should say I have time to. Removing the don’t. I wonder if a shift like that will make me less stressed when I worry about deadlines?

  • Lily Fire

    My goal is to take time for spiritual growth on a regular basis. This seems to always be pushed to the bottom of the list of things to do. I am determined to change this and know the results will be life changing.

  • Mica

    I think I procrastinare more; but indeed I seem to get ‘enough’ done, and I meet deadlines if I want to.

  • Melissa

    A sigh of relief.

  • slawrence

    Stress goes down if I let it, and my mind opens up to what I could be creating that I haven’t gotten around to before this.

  • pkr

    When I view time as abundance rather than scarcity I calm down. I do not feel so frantic to “get everything done” without enjoying any of it. I am present and aware.

  • Linda

    I would say I have a LOT more time now than normal, and it feels very freeing to not have a tight schedule.

  • TeriB

    I feel like I have more time to accomplish things on my to do list, not having to rush through them to get them done, however, I also realize that if I don’t get my tasks completed there is always more time tomorrow.

  • Pilgrim
    What probably happens at first is I make my list longer, since I feel like I have more time. Then I get real, assess my energy and what may be possible within a certain framework, such as an afternoon or a day. If the weather calls me outside for a walk, then the "list" gets adjusted or maybe put off for a day. I assess as I go. I am fortunate to be retired so I have this flexibility; have some health issues so energy and the "actually possible" need to be considered. And I write in my calendar/...

    What probably happens at first is I make my list longer, since I feel like I have more time. Then I get real, assess my energy and what may be possible within a certain framework, such as an afternoon or a day. If the weather calls me outside for a walk, then the “list” gets adjusted or maybe put off for a day. I assess as I go. I am fortunate to be retired so I have this flexibility; have some health issues so energy and the “actually possible” need to be considered. And I write in my calendar/ journal only what I got done, not what I didn’t. I don’t need guilt following me around asking for attention.

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    • Cathy

      I like your outlook, Pilgrim. Especially your calendar/journal entries. The haves rather than the have nots!

  • Debra
    There has been tremendous change for me, not simply viewing a transition from scarcity of time to abundance, but feeling it wholeheartedly from within. I have always been a “doer” and that ate up my time in almost constant activity. That stance has changed and I am feeling blessed to have time to spend in solitude and prayer. The flexibility that I have woven into my work routine (after many, many days left exhausted from too much work and no breaks) has spawned taking time for educati......

    There has been tremendous change for me, not simply viewing a transition from scarcity of time to abundance, but feeling it wholeheartedly from within. I have always been a “doer” and that ate up my time in almost constant activity. That stance has changed and I am feeling blessed to have time to spend in solitude and prayer. The flexibility that I have woven into my work routine (after many, many days left exhausted from too much work and no breaks) has spawned taking time for educati…There has been tremendous change for me, not simply viewing a transition from scarcity of time to abundance, but feeling it wholeheartedly from within. I have always been a “doer” and that ate up my time in almost constant activity. That stance has changed and I am feeling blessed to have time to spend in solitude and prayer. The flexibility that I have woven into my work routine (after many, many days left exhausted from too much work and no breaks) has spawned taking time for educational/inspirational moments. In an office setting, I didn’t provide for that. Being at home has not led to boredom or to too much on the ‘to do’ list; quite the contrary —- my inner life is awakening with this new-found abundance and that is such a welcome gift.

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  • Chester

    I pause to take a moment to reflect; indeed there are infinite moments available to us.

  • Javier Visionquest

    It is a scarcity mindset in regard to time that has actually drawn me into a more authentic relationship with my priorities. No longer are a career chasing nonsense dollars and symbols of prestige using my time to enrich captains of business. My health, my family, and my home are now front and center.

  • UntamedCheetah

    I appreciate my family and close friends, instead of focusing on what I have lost and the material things I don’t have right now. Things I can replace, relationships, deep caring soul-nourishing relationships, I cannot.

  • KELLIE

    It calms and slows me down to enjoy the moment

  • Gayle Reisig

    I know I have enough of what I need. Time is a mystery to me. I’m retired and caring for Grandbabes and I am blessed and grateful for the opportunity to serve and be the best Nanny I can.
    It’s all gift and I am so grateful.
    This is my first time here and I am grateful to be here. Thank you 🙏🏼. Namaste

  • Cheryl

    My anxiety lessens and I savor the time I have to do the things that I need to do and want to do…

  • reality
    From whence we've come and to wither we go doesn't project time and space as different, for they're one and the same; in life. As well, as the living we're in an abundant Cosmos, the scarcity that appears to exist on Earth is man-made; kids know this before they're de-educated with routine, memorization and rote within our de-education systems. Also, mind, spirit, perspective, consciousness hacks are very new-agee, yet aren't (w)holistic, organic, etc.; therefore won't work as well or not at a...

    From whence we’ve come and to wither we go doesn’t project time and space as different, for they’re one and the same; in life. As well, as the living we’re in an abundant Cosmos, the scarcity that appears to exist on Earth is man-made; kids know this before they’re de-educated with routine, memorization and rote within our de-education systems. Also, mind, spirit, perspective, consciousness hacks are very new-agee, yet aren’t (w)holistic, organic, etc.; therefore won’t work as well or not at all in the long-run. The intellect can’t lead as the life doesn’t follow. Thanx for all you do and don’t; have an great day 🙂 reality

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  • 333USA

    I slow down to enjoy the moment because I know there will be enough time to do what is important.

    • UntamedCheetah

      I love this. When my focus shifts, I treasure the time I get to walk my dog in the sunshine, instead of wasting that time worrying about all of the things I have yet to do today.

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