How many times have you heard that?  As excerpted from a great article by Shane Kreider, you probably have heard that expression a lot.  And guess what, “From a financial viewpoint, it means our money has to last ten years longer, but we also have ten extra years to make it. It also means we have ten extra years to apply our entrepreneurial skills to make us happy.”

According to Shane, “The expression also has a scientific explanation. It’s a different way of looking at age - it’s not how long you’ve lived, it’s how long you’ve got left. As our expected life span gets longer, ‘middle age’ happens later; some say we are therefore in the same cycle of life at 40 that our parents were in at 30. And as our life span is supposed to continue to increase, middle age is coming later and later. Expected life span is different from country to country but in Germany, for example, scientists say that by 2050, middle age (for Germans) will begin around age 52.”

And there is also a great way to look at this and that is about the attitude you have.  Many of us refuse to buy into the idea of “getting older”.  I personally feel the same way now as I did at 30.  Maybe there are some bones cracking more often, but in my mind, I am 30.  I have another 50 years at least, to learn, grow, prosper and excel in all my life areas. 

So as Shane says, “If you get out of bed some mornings feeling old, remember this: scientifically speaking, you’re actually ten years younger. Then have a good day.”

Steps 5 - Be Optimistic

NOW. This moment. Ask yourself — what were you thinking? What was going on in that brain of yours? Were you thinking about how you were moving forward with massive abundance in your life and how you were excited about what you were doing? Or were you thinking other things?

Were you thinking about that S.O.B. who ticked you off yesterday and how you are going to show him for what he did? Or what about your spouse or partner? Was it about that fight you had last night? Are you still upset about it? Or how about your kid? Were you obsessing about what you can do to keep him doing his homework?

Studies have shown that our daydreaming thoughts are very often negative and unproductive. We don’t notice them because we are so unconscious about what goes on in our head. And yet, it is these very thoughts that directly impact our very lives. They either keep us stuck in some horse manure of negativity, or they keep us out of the “merde” and into higher levels of vibration.

Do yourself a favor. Put a rubber band on your wrist, and throughout the day, when you notice it, take the rubber band and snap it against your wrist. At that very moment, stop thinking and see what was going on in your mind. If it is positive, then deliberately build on it. If it is a negative thought, take that thought, revise it to something more positive and see what begins to happen to your day.

Remember, Massive Abundance is all about living every moment with empowerment, personal responsibility, and joy. Change your thinking, change your life!

STEP 5 – BE OPTIMISTIC!

What? You don’t want the Hybrid? Well, then what ARE you going to sacrifice in your life for Earth Day?

OK, if you’re still attached to that gas guzzler, then how about driving less, taking transit more, keeping it tuned up, joining a car pool?

But, wait a minute. What does Massive Abundance have to do with Earth Day? Why Massive Abundance is totally about Earth Day. It is about living your life consciously, with gratitude, appreciation, and joy in all areas of your life. It is about living your life to the fullest — by using your gifts, your talents, and your skills to become the person that you were created to be.

It is not about celebrating one day in a year. It is about being environmentally conscious every single day of your life! It is about noticing everything around you and having a deeper reverence for our planet. It is about deciding how you can help to save our earth.
Most people think that Massive Abundance is about making money and learning how to get rich. But it is so much more than that. MA is about celebrating the beauty of life in every thought, word, and deed. It is about experiencing love not hate. It is about giving rather than taking. It is about sharing, not hoarding. It is about raising your consciousness in every area of your life – including your environmental life!

And remember to go organic. Plant a garden, buy locally grown food, or plant a tree. Don’t waste anything – your food, your purchases. Recycle when you can. Don’t throw things out. Sell, trade, or give things away.
Continually raise your consciousness in all areas of your life. Let every breath, every thought, and every feeling, take you to a higher level in your life. Choose abundance – massive abundance – and not only will you save the planet, you will claim your life!

Step 7 – Keep It Circulating