How to Allow More and Worry Less

Abundance is your friend

When you have done your part, it’s time to release your work into the universe and let it do its part. ― Maria Erving

Lately, I worry less about where something will come from and focus more on the work that brings me joy. I pay attention to how I feel rather than fretting about an outcome.

I used to be so focused on working all of the time. I thought that the more I worked, the more successful I would become, or at least what I thought was winning.

Recently I have begun the process of leaning into the mystery of life.

I have discovered when we let go, that is when the universe starts to work for us. The details will come once we allow the stars to align.

I am going to share with you two recent stories in my life where abundance has shown up.

These instances show me that relaxing into life is the key.

During December and early January, News Break had a holiday writing contest. They were awarding prizes to stories on topics they outlined.

I entered many stories and had fun writing them. After the holidays, from time to time, I thought about the contest. However, I did not worry about it.

Low and behold, I got an email the other day that one of my stories was a winner!

I am so excited that an unexpected $200 visa gift card and some fun swag is now coming to me!

Another example of abundance showing up is when I was in an online challenge. During the challenge period, we each set an intention for a hundred dollars to show up.

It was important not to worry about how it would show up.

During these few days, I went about my daily routines and sometimes thought about my intention.

Then, I got an email. A garden tool that we purchased a while ago had the potential to cause accidents. The company told us to safely break the branch cutter into two pieces after removing the blade. Then, after we sent a photo to them, they would issue us a one hundred dollar gift card.

There it was! My hundred dollars had shown up!

Here are some ways to let go so that more abundance can show up:

Set intentions:

It is fun to set intentions, especially in a group. You can create a money intention or an intention for other things to come your way.

Intentions are lighter than goals or resolutions. They have more flow to them.

You can set an intention by writing it in a notebook. Then, you keep track of the evidence that it is showing up. For example, whenever I would find a coin or hear about someone receiving money, I would write it down.

I continue to do this now by setting an even bigger intention. The other day my son and I had a lot of fun watching a video at lunch. He showed me how a famous YouTube star gave away money, food, cars, and more recently.

Smiling, laughing, and enjoying the scenes of people excited to receive the money activated a sense of celebration for me.

Allow Excitement to Activate:

There are many ways to allow for an intention to show up.

Most recently, I have started to watch travel videos every day.

I love the feelings that are activated within me while I enjoy the scenes shown.

My most recent dream is for us as a family to stay in a fancy hotel suite in London for one night.

That thought trail leads me to research all of the luxury hotels in London. There are a lot of fun videos to explore.

In conclusion, to allow more abundance to flow to you, it is paramount to have fun.

If we are lighter about life and let go of where things will come from, we allow the universe to work its magic.

My prayer and my intention for you is for you to allow more and worry less. Trust that the universe is lining up everything for you in perfect timing.

Day #68: What intentions will you set and let go of today?

I am tagging some amazing fellow writers on this journey. They joined me on my 100-day spiritual journey, and it is an honor to have them here on this journey. I ask that you read their beautiful work here on Medium. Thank you for your generosity! Bob Jasper, Charlotte Zobeir Ali, Rasheed Hooda, Jenine Bsharah Baines, Amy Marley, Gurpreet Dhariwal, Aurora Eliam, CMP, Chowa Sekai, Michele Thill, Terry Mansfield, Tony Young, Jr., Dr John Rose, Vishnu*s Virtues, Noma Dek, Neha Sandhir S, Joe Luca, Tree Langdon, Selma, Sherry S, Melissa Bee, Annick Batamuliza, Annelise Lords, Suntonu Bhadra, Henery X, Lanu Pitan, Nihan Kucukural, and many more! Thank you Illumination, Genius in a Bottle, Paper Poetry, and Medium Family!

Trista Signe Ainsworth is a Professional Organizer at Joyful Minimalism. She guides clients on a personal growth journey through their homes.

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