How to overcome a “Scarcity Mindset”

Having a Gratitude practice is going to take you a long way in life in general but especially if you are someone who lives in fear mode, constant competition, scarcity, lack of appreciation or the inability to have a perspective shift (to name a few). And truthfully, being aware of these is a big ask, but is also step one. 

So first, awareness is key. Second- Gratitude.

Gratitude is the anecdote to an explosive ego as well as a powerful and soul shifting elixir for when old wounding makes its way to the surface and dictates our choices, our words and our actions. Gratitude is medicine. 

So what is scarcity? Where might it come from?

Sometimes scarcity looks like “mean girl” mentality. The idea that “if you have it, I can’t” or “ if I have it, you can’t.” Taking that further… “If I can’t have it, then what can I do to minimize your experience of having it.” Or

If I have it; how can I remind you that you don’t.”  And sometimes that lives internally, but often is projected outward. It’s that “you can’t sit with us” bullshit, when there is actually plenty of chairs. Chairs you didn’t even knew existed, chairs waiting to be created and chairs you don’t want anyway. 

Scarcity is laced with a lot of fear and lack, while gratitude and abundance are supported by an inner knowing and a deep appreciation- for not only the self but that which creates your world around you. 

Scarcity is ridden with insecurity, while gratitude is fueled by strong intuition, limitless-ness, creativity and joy and supported with embodied practices. 

And that’s always going to be the life I want to lead and share. Personally. One that is limitless  and infinite with ideas and energetic exchanges. That being said- gratitude is not a free for all and does not overlook boundaries. I think that’s a really important note. 

So what’s a few ways to shift out of scarcity or when a scarce mindset is present.

For one, surround yourself with people who see and RESPECT you. (This is a whole other convo but we may need to release the idea that support and respect are the same thing.

They. Are. Not.) 

Stop and take a breath and ask yourself what story is being told that leads you to a version of yourself feeling lack, less then of insufficient. Infuse and integrate an embodied gratitude practice that reminds you that you are an important part of a huge picture. 

Let your ego deflate. It’s ok. 

Actually feeling and expressing (embodying) gratitude is vital for the way it will be present  in your life- it has to take up energetic space in your body, settle and live. 

Energy, especially true, deep authentic gratitude is palpable…you can’t fake that shit.