We often associate abundance with money, and that is certainly one type, but there are so many other kinds of abundance that can provide meaningful contributions to others — especially when we organize and combine them. Maybe your abundance lies in time, in the space you’ve carved out for yourself, or in the relationships you’ve nurtured over the years. Perhaps it’s in your resilience, your ability to laugh even in the face of difficulty, or the joy you find in cooking a meal from scratch. It could be in the connections you have, in the wisdom you carry about telling the truth, or even in your patience and persistence.
These forms of abundance can be powerful resources, not just for ourselves but for others. While one person might have an abundance in a certain area, they may also find themselves lacking in another. And this is where we can step in. Recognizing where we have abundance, we can find ways to give and share with others who may need it. Together, these shared resources can build networks of care and circles of resilience that not only support individuals but also fuel collective action for justice and change.
So, I ask us all: Where do you have abundance? And how can you give from these places — to help one another and create conditions for change?
Smuggling Grace 