Finding Light in the Darkness: Your Journey from Lack to Abundance
- Julian x
- Jul 7
- 5 min read
"When we open ourselves up to love and light, we become in tune with our spiritual compass and get our energy flowing."
There's something magical that happens when we stop looking at what's missing from our lives and start seeing what's already there. It's like adjusting the aperture on a camera to allow more light in through the lens. Your inner self is that lens through which your life can gain more light and love.
I've spent years helping people understand that the journey from a place of lack to one of abundance isn't about acquiring more things or achieving perfect circumstances. It's about recognizing the extraordinary in the ordinary, finding gratitude in the midst of chaos, and understanding that even our darkest moments are preparing us for something beautiful.
The Illusion of Lack
We live in a world that constantly tells us we're not enough. Not successful enough, not wealthy enough, not spiritual enough. This ideology of perfection keeps us trapped in a cycle of wanting, always reaching for something just beyond our grasp. But here's what I've learned through my own journey from the depths of anxiety and grief to a life filled with purpose: abundance was never about what I had – it was about how I chose to see what was already mine.
"There is no such thing as darkness, only the absence of light. When you open yourself up to that wonderful light, you will be able to soften and heal the cracks that have formed in your heart and soul."
When my father passed away, I felt like my world had collapsed. The lack seemed overwhelming – lack of his presence, lack of his guidance, lack of the future conversations we'd never have. But in learning to breathe through that pain, to sit with it without judgment, I discovered something profound. The love was still there. The lessons he'd taught me were still there. The connection between us transcended the physical realm.
This is what abundance really looks like – it's recognizing that love doesn't disappear when someone passes on, that wisdom gained through struggle becomes the foundation for helping others, that our capacity for compassion grows each time our hearts break open.
The Practice of Grateful Living
Gratitude isn't just a spiritual buzzword; it's a revolutionary act of recognizing the light that already exists in your life. But let's be honest about this – it's not always easy. There are days when finding something to be grateful for feels like searching for a needle in a haystack. And that's perfectly okay.
"We only appreciate something right before we get it or after we have lost it. Very rarely when it's right in front of us."
The practice of mindful gratitude means learning to see the miracle in the mundane. It's appreciating your breath, which you take for granted until you can't. It's recognizing the technology that allows you to read these words, the roof over your head, the fact that your heart keeps beating without you having to think about it.
But true abundance thinking goes deeper than listing things we're thankful for. It means understanding that our struggles, our setbacks, our moments of despair – these too are part of the abundance of human experience. They're not happening to you; they're happening for you, to teach you compassion, resilience, and the depth of your own strength.
The Never-Straight Journey
If you're expecting your spiritual journey to be a straight line from suffering to enlightenment, you're setting yourself up for disappointment. My path has been more like a spiral staircase – sometimes I feel like I'm going in circles, only to realize I'm actually moving upward, seeing the same challenges from a higher perspective.
"Some days you will sail through life and other times you will stumble and fall. These instances are only moments in your life and they do not define you."
There will be days when you feel connected to Source, when synchronicities appear everywhere, when you're radiating love and light. There will also be days when you can barely get out of bed, when doubt creeps in, when you question everything you thought you knew about yourself and your purpose.
Both experiences are sacred. Both are part of the journey toward living with clarity and purpose. The key is learning to breathe through both the highs and lows, knowing that everything passes, everything is temporary, and you have the inner resources to navigate whatever comes your way.
Finding Your Center Through Breath
In my work with thousands of students, I've seen the transformative power of something as simple as conscious breathing. When anxiety threatens to overwhelm you, when the news of the world feels too heavy to bear, when you're caught in a spiral of worry about the future or regret about the past – come back to your breath.
"All we have is this moment now; the time is always NOW. Changes need to be made now, not tomorrow, not after the weekend. Right here and right now."
Your breath is your anchor to the present moment. It's the bridge between your conscious and unconscious mind, between fear and love, between scarcity and abundance. When you feel yourself spiraling, stop. Place your hands over your heart. Breathe in love, breathe out fear. Breathe in abundance, breathe out lack. Feel yourself settling back into your center, into the knowing that you are exactly where you need to be.
The Balance Between Spiritual Ego and Spiritual Confidence
As we grow in our spiritual understanding, there's a delicate balance to maintain between confidence in our connection and the ego's desire to feel special or superior. I've seen many people, myself included at times, fall into the trap of spiritual ego – believing that because we meditate, because we can see beyond the veil, because we're "awakened," we're somehow above the messy human experience.
"It doesn't matter how good we are, or the amazing evidence we can provide. It's about utilizing our teachers and guides in Spirit to heal and help others, so that they in turn can live a life with purpose and clarity."
True spiritual confidence comes from humility. It comes from knowing that any gifts we have, any insights we receive, any healing we facilitate – none of it is about us. We are simply vessels, conduits for love and light to flow through. The moment we start taking credit for the magic, we've disconnected from Source.
Spiritual confidence means trusting your intuition while remaining open to being wrong. It means sharing your light without dimming others'. It means knowing that your spiritual journey is unique to you while recognizing that we're all walking each other home.
You Are Never Alone
Perhaps the most important truth I can share with you is this: you are never alone in your struggles, your journey, or your growth. Even in your darkest moments, especially in your darkest moments, you are surrounded by love – from those in Spirit, from the Divine, from fellow travelers on this path who understand what you're going through.
"Spirit reveals things in small little bite-size pieces for you to digest easily. It is a warm and loving connection that subtly nudges you in the direction of your best and highest purpose."
When you feel isolated, reach out. When you feel overwhelmed, breathe. When you feel lost, remember that every step you take, even the ones that feel like you're going backward, is moving you toward your highest good. Trust the process, trust the journey, and most importantly, trust yourself.
The light you're seeking isn't somewhere out there – it's already within you, waiting to be recognized, waiting to be shared with a world that desperately needs what you have to offer. Your journey from lack to abundance isn't about changing your circumstances; it's about changing your perception of them.
And in that shift, everything changes.
Be love and give love.
Julian
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