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Shifting Lack Into Abundance

by Elan

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So much of our energy is spent looking at what others have, comparing our lives to theirs, and focusing on what we think is missing. In this video, I share a simple shift that can move us from a mindset of lack to one of abundance, by redirecting our attention toward what is already present, growing, and possible in our own lives. Where we place our time and energy ultimately shapes the reality we experience.

Transcript

Comparison is the thief of joy.

If you've heard this quote before or it's new for you,

It really is a powerful quote that brings about that which we choose,

We grow.

In comparison,

We choose lack,

That which we wish we had,

That we feel that we do not have.

And so in that comparison to others,

We are really choosing.

To spend our energy on that which we feel,

Which has been created.

We do not have.

When we shift and realize in that moment of comparison.

That there is this abundance in our lives and we can choose the joy.

The gratitude.

All of the things that bring happiness and fulfillment into our life versus that which we wish we had.

We actually shift our power into a really wonderful place and soulful place,

Which is where all of the magic happens in creating more abundance.

Is to bring our energy,

Not to the lack and the comparison,

But to the gratitude.

And that which we have currently and that which we hope to continue to grow.

This is the power of abundance and manifestation.

So really when I hear this quote,

It's really a powerful thought in where we spend our energy.

Is where we cultivate growth.

I encourage you to,

As you go through your day,

Through your week,

To really look at the ways in which you compare yourself to others and also to the self.

I think a lot of comparison actually comes in the where I should be in my life.

I should be further along.

I should have a better job.

Realizing that the word should actually carries very powerful judgment of the self.

And that should.

Is a point of comparison.

To where we think we should be,

To where we see others.

And so it is a judgment and a lack.

In where we spend our space.

And in that moment of awareness,

When you catch yourself seeing yourself in this place of comparison of shoulds,

I should be doing better,

I should be doing better.

Shift the thought to a positive affirmation for the self.

This is really where you start to cultivate.

A growth mindset.

And steps towards.

The future.

Self.

So in that,

Part of it can be.

I am,

And then follow that with a positive affirmation.

I am doing well.

I am constantly growing.

I am,

And then you follow that with something that really is powerful for you that you would like to believe more of about yourself.

And it's something that you can really help yourself for that growth of attitude,

Appreciation,

And then all of your energy starts to shift over to this space of growth,

Abundance.

And manifestation.

I hope this resonated with you and for all of you out there.

May abundance be full in your life and may the opportunity to grow and that point of comparison and lack shift into overabundance and a healthy,

Positive way of looking at life and your future self.

© 2026 Elan . All rights reserved. All copyright in this work remains with the original creator. No part of this material may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner.

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