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It has been said, “A lean purse is easier to cure, than endure.”

Some people reading this will say, “It’s not that simple to cure a lean purse, especially in these economic times.”

However, feeling abundant, prosperous, and financially serene is easily within your reach. What you must do is change some of your actions and beliefs about money, apply a few principles, and you will attract money flow into your life, and achieve financial serenity.

The Wealthiest Civilization in the World

Do you remember learning about Babylon? Babylon was the wealthiest civilization in the world, and its citizens enjoyed wealth beyond the comprehension of our modern culture.

The poor Babylonian was the exception, because knowledge of the laws of prosperity were available to everyone.

The laws of money were created by the Babylonians over 8,000 years ago, and they are just as true today, as they were back then. They are very simple to understand. The Babylonian path to personal wealth was:

1. Saving regularly
2. Controlling expenditures
3. Living debt-free
4. Prudently investing
5. Protecting wealth from loss
6. Owning property
7. Establishing a future income for old age
8. Increasing the ability to earn money by perseverance

I am sure most, if not all of these concepts are familiar to you.  But, how many of them do you use in your daily life to create abundance, prosperity, and wealth? 

Fatten Thy Purse

The first secret of the Babylonian’s principles for creating wealth was “Start thy purse to fattening.” This was accomplished by taking not less than 10% of all one earned, and keeping it for oneself. This money was kept in a purse worn at one’s waist.

The purpose of the purse wasn’t just to be a place to keep the money; it was also meant to serve as a money magnet. This act endowed the wearer of the purse with financial serenity as it grew fatter. As the purse grew too heavy to carry, some of the money was transferred to a larger chest where it was used to lend money, buy property, and make investments.

Some money was always kept in the purse at one’s waist to be a magnet to more money—the purse was never completely emptied. Creating your own money magnet, or “Babylonian purse,” is a fabulous way to encourage financial serenity.

Financial Serenity vs. Financial Security

What is financial serenity? Financial serenity means never having to worry about money again. In your heart, you must believe you have access to an abundant storehouse of prosperity, and abundance, just waiting for you to claim it as your own. Just like the sun shining ever so bright each day, it is always there waiting for you. All you have to do is believe and understand it is there for you, and it will appear.

Financial security, on the other hand, is having collected enough money so that we never have to worry about not having enough money ever again. For many of us, we have not reached this point, and who knows if we will ever accomplish “having enough.” So, I believe achieving financial serenity is more powerful, satisfying, and life-enriching than seeking financial security. Why not feel good about your situation now, rather than wait a lifetime to save enough money to achieve security?

So, if you wish to attract more prosperity into your life, and become wealthier, consider carrying with you a money magnet. Keep your money magnet close by you so you can see, and have physical evidence of your prosperity, just like the Babylonians did. This money magnet is also yours to keep. It is not money you have set aside in your purse to pay the pizza delivery person.

Money Magnet

A perfect money magnet is a $100 dollar bill that you carry tucked away in your purse. And, it has to be a $100 dollar bill. You’ll be less likely to “break it” and spend it, as you would five $20 dollar bills.

Carry this $100 bill with you, and become aware of the financial serenity and feelings of abundance it brings your way. As you shop in your daily life, mentally see how many things you can buy with this $100 bill. This is an excellent reconditioning tool to teach us abundance has to be present in our minds, first, before it can manifest in our lives.

So, my request of you is to create your very own money magnet. Tuck a $100 dollar bill away in your purse, knowing you carry with you evidence of abundance and prosperity the Universe wishes you to have. Don’t spend this money, except in the case of an emergency. This is your money magnet, and will create financial serenity in your mind.

Knowledge of abundance has to exist in your mind, first, before it will manifest in your life. So, take action and create your money magnet this week. Remember, a lean purse is easier to cure, than endure.

These days, it seems there’s no lack of news to make even the cheeriest person feel a bit down, at times.  However, by consciously choosing to have a positive attitude, we have the power to be happy no matter what the circumstances are that face us.

You may ask, “Is it really that simple?”  My answer to you is, “Yes.”  I have experienced this myself, and practice feeling and thinking positive thoughts every day.

You can achieve a position of happiness by consciously choosing to shift your attention from the unwanted or negative aspects of a situation, to the wanted and positive aspects, and expected outcomes you desire.

It’s so easy when we are unhappy with a situation to want to focus on it so we can fix the problem.  However, by continually focusing on what you don’t want or don’t like about a situation, you move no closer in the direction of obtaining things you do want, or solving the problem with ease.  By focusing on the negative or less-than-happy aspects of a situation, person, or problem, you simply attract more of the ‘unwanted’ into your life.

By focusing on what you do want, you will put forth positive energy, which serves as a powerful attractant for what you desire.  In short, you get what you focus your attention upon.  By consciously choosing to have a positive attitude, you will quickly transform your state of being into happiness.

How to Get Happy

Following are three tips how to nurture a positive attitude and get happy!

Tip #1. Focus on the wanted, rather than the unwanted

By consciously choosing to focus on the wanted and positive aspects of a situation you desire, you approach a challenge from a position of abundance, rather than lack.

For example, if a person is unhappy with the degree of success they’ve achieved in their business, they might say—

“I am not successful; no one will ever buy my services.  I’m not as talented or experienced as other coaches.”

By saying these words, this person is focusing on what they don’t want, or lack.  Since we get what we give our attention to, this person will continue to be unsuccessful.

However, shifting their mindset from negative to positive, they might say—

“I want to be successful.  I know I have much to offer my clients, and I enjoy seeing them thrive with my help.  I will continue to expand my knowledge and skills so I will be always able to serve my clients to the best of my abilities.” 

Read both statements above, and note how you feel when you say them out loud.  Don’t you feel better, more positive, and happier when you read the positive-positioned sentence?

This subtle, yet powerful shift from negative to positive thought focuses attention on attracting more of what is desired, and activates energy in the universe to attract the positive, as well as contributes to feelings of happiness.

Tip #2. Be conscious if you are feeling ‘good’ or ‘bad’

To be able to apply Tip #1, it’s necessary to recognize if what you are thinking is positive or negative.  If you are feeling discomfort about a thought in your mind, or don’t feel happy, this is a sign that you are focusing on the unwanted, or negative.

Once you recognize a negative thought, stop the thought, and shift to thinking about what you do want, which is an approach from a positive mindset.  Train your mind to evaluate each and every thought you have throughout the day, and take its positive/negative temperature.

Tip #3.  Choose to be in a state of happiness

Yes, it’s true; you do have the power to choose if you want to be happy or unhappy.

Sometimes, we want to wallow in our unhappiness because it may be how we are accustomed to feeling about a particular situation.  However, realize now as you read this you do have the power to choose to be happy, and look at situations that challenge you in a more positive light.

Approaching life’s challenges with a positive stance will move you quickly to an increased state and being of happiness and abundance in your life.

How do you nurture a positive attitude?  Let our readers know your tips by posting a comment.