To open the floodgates of abundance, share what you have. Some call this tithing; some call it donating. When you give of yourself to another person or group, you always receive more than you give. As you'll see in the example later in this chapter, respect your money. Keep your cards and paper money organized in your wallet and replace tattered money at the bank for new bills.

Do you feel worthy of abundance? Your thoughts and beliefs affect your level of prosperity. You attract to yourself what you believe you deserve. You can open the door to unlimited prosperity. Here's how.

We are not victims of circumstance; we are the architects of our lives. Each of us has the power within to create a life of health, wealth, and happiness. So choose wisely what you desire, think, say, and do.

Complications, conditions, and people do not upset you. It's your attitude that causes distress. Freedom is only possible when we discipline and retrain our minds to think optimistically. Focus on the positive!

No matter how long we have misused our minds, we can still mold and use our minds in ways that are positive and uplifting. When we take charge of our thoughts, words, and actions, all things respond.

You say you’re justified in certain negative thoughts because of what’s happening in your life? Negative thoughts bring more of those same conditions. Be aware of what you think. Focus on the positive.

You attract to yourself the essence of what you think and believe. Never underestimate the power of your mind as master controller. Visualize what you want to bring into your life. Choose your thoughts wisely! It was Albert Einstein who once said these very sage words: "Your imagination is a preview of your life's coming attractions."

Using positive affirmations is one of the great spiritual techniques of our time. They offer an opportunity to speak the truth about what we want to create. They encourage us to be true to our words and thoughts.

People are in such a rush these days, living on the fast track — talking fast, eating fast, and moving fast. What a difference from 50 years ago. Given our current pace, we barely have time to relax and celebrate life.

By crowding our schedules with more — more socializing, eating, work, activities, and appointments — we're often trying to fill the emptiness we feel within. Slow down and redirect your energies inward. Here's how.