Grounded in Abundance: A Different Kind of Wealth.

There was a time I understood abundance as money because surviving made me feel this way.

It all felt like it came down to what we could afford and the desire for more. The truth is, money shapes so much of our day-to-day life. It’s the heater on in winter, the food in the fridge, and the petrol in the car to get to work, to the shops, or to see family. It’s the warmth of creature comforts that let us feel part of the world around us. We’re told we need these things to keep up, to belong, and to give our family a sense of normality. There’s a possibility of saying yes to your child when they ask for something small that lights up their world—not because it’s essential, but because it’s part of the childhood you hope they can have.

I was always aware these were still luxuries compared to what some people were going through. I knew we were fortunate to have a roof and choices. But it was also true that, based on where we were and where we wanted to be, these things felt heavy sometimes. I suppose that’s part of the hierarchy of life—there’s always the next thing we’re reaching for, the next layer of stability or comfort we hope to build.

In that chase for “enough,” I found myself missing the abundance that was already around me, quietly present, asking to be seen.

Why Money Isn’t Everything

This isn’t a post about budgeting or manifesting quick cash. It’s a pause, a breath to remember that while money helps, we don’t need to place our entire worth and well-being on its timeline. Because while money might fuel parts of the system, it’s you who fuels your life.

Why We Chase Money

Most of us aren’t really chasing numbers. We’re chasing what we believe those numbers will give us:

• Safety – the ability to breathe without the weight on our chest.

• Freedom – to make choices without fear.

• Dignity – to stand tall, to feel we are providing, to know we are enough.

• Ease – to not have to carry everything alone.

  
  

And yes, money helps. It really does. But it isn’t the only way we meet these needs.

What I Learned to Give Myself, Even Before the Leap

I remember telling myself repeatedly: “When we have enough for..., then I’ll rest.” “Then we’ll take that break.” “Then I’ll make that change.”

It was as if life was on hold until the numbers felt right. It took a long time to realise that in doing so, I was pausing my own becoming. Stability sometimes looked different from what I imagined. It wasn’t always the big leap; it was the small choices that brought a sense of control back into my day:

• Saying no when I meant no, even if it was uncomfortable.

• Letting myself take a quiet walk, noticing the sky, the breeze, the tiny freedoms I could claim.

• Reminding myself it was okay to rest, even if the to-do list wasn’t finished.

• Letting go of what drained me, even if it disappointed others.

  
  

These moments didn’t change my financial reality overnight. But they softened the edges of survival, reminding me that abundance is layered.

The Currencies I Was Spending Without Realising

When I stopped seeing money as the only currency, I started noticing the others I was spending daily:

• Time – given away to things that are no longer aligned.

• Energy – drained by worry, overthinking, and trying to please.

• Presence – lost to planning every penny, every “what if.”

• Voice – silence to keep peace.

  
  

What was it costing me to keep waiting for “enough” before I let myself live? What could shift if I allowed myself to flourish in small, real ways, even while waiting for the bigger shifts to come?

While You Wait for More

If you’re in a season of waiting—waiting for the job change, the financial breakthrough, or the moment it all feels safe enough to breathe easier—know this:

'You don’t have to wait to take care of yourself. You don’t have to wait to honour what you know you need. You don’t have to wait to choose small pieces of peace. You can choose to thrive, in the ways you can, even before the money grows.'

Abundance Is Here

Abundance isn’t just a number in your account or the next goal ticked off your list. It’s in:

'The breath you allow yourself to take when everything feels too much. The boundary you hold to protect your peace. The cup of tea you drink slowly, not rushing to the next thing. The laughter that bubbles up, reminding you there is still joy here. The choice to believe in tomorrow is worth shaping up, even if today feels uncertain.'

'You’re not just surviving while you wait. You’re shaping what comes next. And that quietly, powerfully is abundance, too.'

With care, R2B Therapies & Growth