Abundance and Prosperity

Recently a friend asked me what the difference was between abundance and prosperity. I had never thought about a difference: I've been in the habit of using them interchangeably or conjunctively -- prosperity and abundance.

Nancy's question sent me off to my American Heritage Dictionary. Abundance is defined as: "a great quantity; plentiful amount" and secondarily as "fullness to overflowing." Prosperity is defined as: "the condition of being prosperous and having good fortune or financial success."

I further looked at prosper: "to be fortunate or successful: to thrive."

My little research project helps clarify what I want for all of us: an abundance of prosperity. What would your life be like if you had fullness to overflowing of good fortune, financial success, and thriving? Just asking the question floods me with a sense of joy and delight.

Recently I came across the following (I'd credit it if I remembered who gave me the words):

Avalanche of joy,

Cascading abundance,

Impeccable health,

Savory romances.

I keep those words on a sticki-note above my desk (I wrote "Yum! underneath them). They encapsulate for me the sum and substance of an abundance of prosperity. They are delicious.

They are a visual reminder of the tone I want my thoughts to resonate with, all day every day. Contemplating all the other beings on the planet who are resonating to similar thoughts is exponentially more delightful.

The prosperity that abounds when we create a boisterous and joyful chorus of words like those is unlimited. EnJOY!