🌄 Most days, I’m out in the wild, chasing solitude across rugged trails. But tonight’s thought springs not from the wilderness, but from the quiet inner landscapes—on the theme of abundance.
There’s a striking contrast I’ve observed: some live with clenched fists—guarding time, guarding resources—others keep their hands open, giving freely. The former is scarcity. The latter is abundance. And the difference shapes not just our relationships but the atmosphere we carry into every room.
🍃 Scarcity vs. Abundance
- Scarcity says: “There’s only one pie. I need my slice—even if it means you go hungry.”
- Abundance whispers: “There’s a kitchen full of pies. More than we’ll ever need.”
I’ve come to see this mentality reflected deeply in the YouTube creator space. Many I’ve connected with—from Tennessee to beyond—carry a spirit of encouragement and generosity. It’s not just refreshing… it’s transformational. Supporting others, sharing time, offering kind words—it multiplies blessings. Zig Ziglar captured it well: “You will get all you want in life if you help enough people get what they want.”
✋ The Open-Hand Principle
An open hand doesn’t just give—it receives. Whether through compliments, shared insight, or financial support, generosity creates flow. Proverbs 11:24 reminds us: “One gives freely, yet grows all the richer.”
And let’s be honest—generous people are magnetic. They hold doors. They take time. They cultivate calm in a hurried world. That sort of kindness wins over years, not moments.
🔥 Love Like You Wish to Be Loved
At the heart of abundance is love. Matthew 7:14 says, “Whatever you wish others would do for you, do also to them.” Simple. Profound. Challenging.
So be slow to criticize. Quick to compliment. Give like you’ve got a kitchen full of pies. We are at our strongest when we live open-handed and open-hearted.
As always, be well—and seek adventure. 💬🛤️