A Heart-to-Heart with You about Abundance

My dear friend, have you ever caught yourself whispering, “I’ll always be broke”? Maybe it’s a quiet thought that sneaks in when the bills pile up, or when you’re scrolling through someone’s shiny life on social media. It’s like a heavy cloud that settles over your heart, isn’t it? You’re not alone. Studies show that over 60% of people globally feel trapped in financial anxiety, with many in India and beyond citing “never having enough” as their biggest worry. I remember my friend Arjun, who’d joke over chai, “My wallet’s so empty, it echoes!” But behind his laugh was a real fear—one that so many of us carry. So, let’s sit down together and unpack this. Why does this belief feel so real, and how can we set ourselves free?

Why This Feels So Normal Today

In today’s world, we’re bombarded with messages that scream “more is better.” Social media shows us curated lives—fancy cars, exotic vacations—and suddenly, our modest apartment or simple meals feel like “less.” The pressure to keep up, to earn more, to be more, is relentless. Add to that rising costs—rent, groceries, EMIs—and it’s no wonder we start believing abundance is for “other people.” Our minds get stuck in a loop, telling us we’ll never have enough. But is that loop the truth, or just a story we’ve bought into?

The Wisdom That Sets You Free

Let’s pause and breathe. In Advaita Vedanta, there’s a simple, profound truth: You are not your thoughts. That belief—“I’ll always be broke”—is just a thought, like a cloud passing through the sky of your mind. It’s not you. The real you, the Self, is complete, whole, and lacks nothing. Think about this: If you strip away the labels—your bank balance, your job, your possessions—what remains? A presence, a consciousness that’s untouched by lack. This is your true nature—abundant, limitless. The belief in “broke” is like a shadow you’re chasing, but the moment you turn toward the light of awareness, it vanishes. So, ask yourself: What if I stopped believing this story? What would I feel then?

Two Simple Steps to Shift Your Reality

Now, let’s make this practical, because wisdom without action is like a seed that never grows. Here are two small habits you can start today:

1. Morning Gratitude Pause: Before you check your phone or sip your coffee, take 30 seconds to name three things you already have—your health, a warm meal, a friend’s laughter. Write them down if you can. This isn’t about ignoring bills; it’s about training your mind to see abundance in what is, not what’s missing.
2. Question the Thought: When “I’m broke” pops up, don’t fight it. Instead, ask gently, “Is this true? Have I survived until now? Have I always found a way?” This creates a tiny gap between you and the thought, letting you see it for what it is—a passing wave, not the ocean.

The Hard Truth We Avoid

Here’s the tough part, my friend, and I say this with love: We love our stories. They’re cozy, familiar, even if they hurt. Believing “I’ll always be broke” gives us an excuse to stay small, to not take risks, to avoid the discomfort of change. It’s easier to blame the economy or bad luck than to question our own mental habits. But here’s the secret: The moment you stop identifying with this belief, you open the door to possibilities. Vedanta teaches us that freedom comes from seeing the truth—that you’re not a victim of life, but its co-creator. So, what’s stopping you from stepping into that power? Is it fear, laziness, or just the comfort of the old story?

A Final Whisper to Your Soul

You are not your bank account, my friend. You are not your debts or your desires. You are the vast, unchanging sky, and every thought of lack is just a cloud passing through. Let it go. You don’t need to chase abundance—it’s already within you, waiting to be noticed. So, tonight, as you lie in bed, ask yourself this: If I believed I was enough, right now, what would I dare to do tomorrow?

3-Point Takeaway

• Issue: The belief “I’ll always be broke” traps you in a cycle of lack and fear.
• Spiritual Solution: You are not your thoughts; your true Self is complete and abundant.
• Action Step: Practice daily gratitude and question the “broke” thought to shift your perspective.