When we are poor and struggling it is our choice… we can blame the world, blame the rich, the government, the council, our boss, partner, friends, family, abuse, dissability, the place, country or financial state we were born into. But ultimately it is our choice to be poor and struggle throughout our lives. Because it is our conditioning, thoughts, belief, mistrust and excuses that attracts poverty, lack and struggle. Through blame, belief and mistrust we attract the very people who encourage poverty, through telling us we aren’t good enough, pretty enough, slim enough, brave enough, clever enough, wealthy enough, important or talented enough to create great wealth, until we automatically sow ourselves the same seed, then also plant it into others. So we believe our peers, teachers, friends, family, colleagues and strangers at our peril, as they too believe what society fed them, so don’t shoot the messenger!

Because we also dream up a million excuses as to why things never happened for us. We missed an opportunity, we had family commitments, we were too young and now too old. Didn’t pass the exam so gained nothing from my failure, I could have been a contender as Brando said. And why did his quote become so iconic? Because it touched the core of so many, we resonate with it because we’ve all had chances that passed us by, and an excuse why we didn’t take them. But our greatest barrier is fear… we fear change! What would wealth lead to? Less anonymity?

Needing protection? Being burgled, mugged, cheated? Would it change the dynamics of our relationships? Will we lose good friends and attract leeches? How would we know if someone new loves us for ourselves or our money? We might become mean, cruel and selfish, attract jealousies and lose the simple life we once knew and loved. Would we have to put ourselves out there and help others, or risk being labelled a complete snob, greedy, or worse by friends and strangers alike? Maybe none of these things, maybe all of them. But if we would take the leap, take that chance we would find ourselves in a far better place than we are in now.

At least you know you haven’t changed, you are still the same person, you’re still kind, caring and would help others, etc. At least you would be living in a beautiful home, and not only have the car of your dreams, but would never have to worry about another bill again in your life. How stressful, how unhealthy, how early grave beckoning is that? How have we managed to get through every day so far, and how will we manage to get through the rest of our lives in this soul sucking state? And in this state of lack we still have more chance of being mugged on the street, our home being burgled, our children in danger of real harm whenever they go out.

At least if you’re wealthy you can replace your possessions, pay for medical treatment, buy a home, car and land, pay off debt and bills, afford luxury holidays and a social life, and still have a full bank account with more abundance flowing continually. Get past your stubborn thoughts and fears that strangle you daily, as so many of us say we want what’s best for our children. We wish to succeed, to give them a better future yet we so often push them to make it and stay where we are. But like the kitten learning to hunt by it’s mother, like the bird showing its babies how to fly.

The answer is right there around us in nature every day, showing us we must lead by example. But how can we possibly teach our children to be successful, rich and free from a prison of our own making, while living in fear of anything new. But we are ok here, it’s good… safe… familiar, but are we right to stay small and teach our kids the same limited existence. Thanks but no thanks, being rich isn’t for me, I prefer no car to get about… people might want a lift if I have a car, then I’d have to go out!

I prefer no money to put the heating on, how else could I get others to feel sorry for me? I love my damp, cluttered flat with rotting floor boards, the fly tipped, littered streets, and junk food that’s damaging my health, healthy food is over rated anyway. I’m happy with those who fall out with me because I don’t live my life the way they want me to. So I’ve finally decided I’ll stay here in my comfort zone, with my broken laptop, cooker and washing machine, with no garden or balcony, park or woodland nearby. There’s no better place I could think of to take my last breath!

Hmmm, when I really come to think of that???… What will you choose?We must change out thoughts to change our life, we must change our old out dated, crippling beliefs. This is a new age, a new energy, and the truth is being revealed to so many, yet so many still consider it a lie. Ask and it is given, believe to receive, release your dreams, and enjoy your day. Be grateful for all that you own, for this beautiful planet you call home, for the sun and the stars, for just living and breathing. Look to the good and ignore the bad, and the bright, glittering future you dream of will unfold.