One of the principles she talks about in The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity is the Law of Increase. Of course, we have to change our thinking about money, success, abundance, prosperity. We have to do our daily visioning and affirmations. We have to take the actions when Spirit shows us the next step to be taken. But if we want to go even further in the areas of both material gain and spiritual growth, we must practice the Law of Increase for ourselves and for others.
It is natural for all of us as humans to want more good in our lives. Whether we want a new or better relationship, the perfect career, a home, more money, or a new car, these desires of our hearts come to us from and are a part of Divine Mind and are therefore divine in origin. Divine Mind is always aware that there is enough for all of us to have everything we desire. Our human experience sometimes causes us to forget this, so we slip into thoughts of lack-our own and that of others. We doubt that we will manifest our own desires and we resent others for their success. What a sad place in which to be...
When I was a little girl, a friend of mine got a new bicycle. I was envious, as I wanted a new bike for myself. In typical little girl fashion I started picking my friend's new bicycle apart-it was the wrong size, a really ugly color, looked like a boy's bike instead of a girl's. My mother, who I am convinced is a closet metaphysician in her own right, listened to this for quite awhile. Then she said, "You know, Martha, it's a lot easier to be sad with someone than to be happy for them." Being the wise woman she always has been, she left it at that.
Oh, wow-did I feel about an inch tall! And at that point, I probably was no taller than that. Instead of celebrating with my friend a gift that was perfect for her, I'd picked it apart. In addition-and I didn't realize it then-I had cut myself off, at least for awhile, from receiving a bicycle that was perfect for me! I made a commitment that day, and I've kept that commitment all these many years, to always, always, ALWAYS celebrate the joys of others as if they are my own. This in itself has brought me more joy at times than if I'd been celebrating my own joys.
A couple of years ago I was working with a student. She had taken several of my classes, and I was very happy with her growth and accomplishments. I had encouraged her to look up Dr. Joe Vitale whose life is another great testimony to how the Law of Attraction works when you really work it. Dr. Vitale also had literally nothing before he began putting the principles of the Law of Attraction to work in his life. Now he makes money by sharing those same principles of success with others.
My student ordered one of Dr. Vitale's CD programs at my urging. She seemed to enjoy it and had signed up on one of his websites to receive his newsletters. Then one night she told me she was angry with Dr. Vitale. She said he was advertising a weekend workshop he was offering for $15,000.00. In her mind, this was wrong. She subsequently unsubscribed to Dr. Vitale's newsletter and returned the CD program to him. I remember thinking that this was a reflection of where my student was at the time and she certainly has a right to her opinion. But how sad that she would cut herself off from her own increased good by resenting the success of another.
It can be difficult when the news is full of talk of a failing economy, unemployment, etc. to have faith in the unseen and unlimited good that is available to us. However, just a slight change in our thinking can have a huge impact on not only our own circumstances but on the circumstances of those around us and globally. I don't have to physically have every experience you have to experience the joy of your having that experience. As I celebrate with you all of your joy-your success, your accomplishment, your acquisitions-your joy becomes my own, and I am open to receiving more of that which I desire at the same time.
Namaste!
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