End of season two: ABUNDANCE all around!

[Emha]

Today is day 100 of my second season. When I started my first season in October of 2008 I wasn’t all that blissful. I was always having money problems and on top of that I had just ended a long lasting dispute with my ex-husband by going to court, leaving me with huge lawyer-bills to be paid and I felt drained from all my energy. I worried a lot about my children who where also struggling with the bad relationship they have with their father. I worried about the long distance between my boyfriend’s hometown and mine. Because our jobs are so far apart, that makes it impossible for us to live together or get married. And this was only the top of my iceberg.

Now, two seasons later, I find myself happy and content. I consider myself to be blessed with the nice and cosy house that I live in with my children and that provides a second home for my boyfriend. I love the way it is decorated and I like the bold red wall in the living room that I painted last February. I like my job, my co-workers and the income it provides. I love my old car that takes me to work every day – and wherever else I choose to go - and has never let me down. I consider myself very blessed with my two children who turn out to be very well behaving teenagers who are doing great at school and are on the verge of becoming young adults finding their own way in life. This used-to-be-helicopter-mom is now confident that they have the personality and knowledge to make a success of their lives. I’m able to let go and trust that all is well. On top of it all I am blessed with the soul mate I have always hoped for. Sorry girls, but my boyfriend is the best on the face of this earth (for me). And I have come to understand that having this living-apart-together-relationship is a blessing in disguise. It is because of not living together that we are so appreciative of each others presence when we are together in weekends and during holidays. I enjoy the text messages he sends me every morning before work and the phone conversations every evening before going to sleep.

Today, I enjoy every day of my life and consider myself a very blessed person. As you can see, a lot has changed.

The truth of the matter is: in fact NOTHING HAS CHANGED! I still live in the same house, have the same job, the same car, the same children, the same boyfriend. The only thing that changed is my perception. I have come to understand that wealth has nothing to do with money, being wealthy is a state of mind. I consider myself wealthy sitting in my garden under this blossoming tree (see picture) waiting for my boyfriend to arrive for the weekend. If this tree doesn’t spell ABUNDANCE, than I don’t know what does.

[Nikola]

Hi Emha,

What can I say, after all these wonderful comments ...........

All is Well, Niko

[M]

This is the BEST best bést blog I've ever come across.
Goosepimples and shivers down my spine, tears in my eyes....
My dear sweet friend, you have hit the nail on the head: nothing has changed..
Allthough.. not completely.. YOU have changed.. In a big and profound way.
You have made your life more rich than money or stuff could éver do.

And, as a byproduct, you enriched mine... Thank you for that.
It's a privilege to have you as a friend.

[Eric]

Emha, I ran across you what seems like a long time ago, but alas, you and I have only been on CCOR for about 200 days. Today is my Season 2 Day 100, like you, and as I read this blog Ithought about many of the things you wrote being perfectly in line with where I am at right now. The submission to an attitude of gratitude, the seeing the perfect utility and possible beauty in the mundane, the shining a light on those dark and seemingly disappointing corners, the letting go of some control, the idea of what it is to be wealthy, the same-ness and yet the completely different-ness of life when you focus on blessedness, intention, allowing and attraction, . We have completely different lives, of course, but I really, really connected with your current mindset through your post. Thank you so much for putting it in writing! I look forward to seeing you (and the rest of us) move forward. I'm sending a request as I would be happy for you to be my friend on CCOR. Courage, my dear!

[Roxana]

Congratulations Emha for your second season and its a beautiufl post .. happiness is to feel good at the present moment with what we have. and you have many good things in your life, even an abundance tree!!!

the best for you
Roxana

[Mascha]

The most beautiful tree I have ever seen, Emha~*The symbol of ABUNDANCE in your life indeed- I love it you're feeling sooo much gratitude and are counting your blessings That's the way to go!!!

Much love Mascha

[Veronike]

Emha I always enjoy reading your blogs, somehow they sound like poetry. The picture of your tree is beautiful, I love cherry blossom trees if this is one. I used to enjoy them so much every spring in Japan when I lived there. Nature is beautiful indeed and it makes you appreciate life every day. I don't look at cherry blossom trees where I am but rather at majestic mountains that we have all around and I remember how lucky I am to have such a spectacular view right outside my door. You are right happiness does not depend on how big your bank account is but rather on how good you feel inside when you reflect on all the positive things you have in your life... In your case for all that you mentioned above you are indeed blessed. Keep that state of mind and you will always feel happy.

Have a wonderful spring day and enjoy a beautiful week-end with your loved-ones

[Freesialove]

This is the feel good blog and you belong in the top 100 happiest people! Being wealthy is a state of mind-YES!
I ADORE those trees as they are so beautiful.. . Was admiring them all morning and you post a picture. Even looking at nature fills the heart with abundance. You are blessed Emha!

[Maggie]

oh it is so wonderful Emha!! What a blessing indeed- you are an inspiration. congratulations on your second season, and congratulations on your beautiful life!! much love and have a great weekend!