50 Ways To Practice Abundance

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The past few months, I’ve been studying and practicing the art of abundance and prosperity work. I’ve pulled from a ton of sources and sunk my head in deep, and it’s been really eye-opening and rewarding. It’s scary stuff, to be honest. It involves a lot of trust, as well as a lot of work. But I believe in it. And I think when you believe in something, anything, it holds power. So if you’re intrigued by abundance/prosperity work, I wanted to share a list of things that I’ve learned and/or come up with on my own that attract abundance into your life for you to peruse, bookmark, and hopefully try out for yourself.

Ultimately, you have to remember (and believe) that there is enough out there for everyone, including (and especially!) you, and manifesting is only part of the thing. You’re asking the universe for what you want, you’re putting out the vibes, but you also have to meet the world halfway with your own efforts. You can’t do a few things on this list and expect your bank account to magically procure a million dollars overnight. That’s not what happens. But if you show up every day in a deliberate, honest, open, and trusting way, you will absolutely start to see results in ways you didn’t even think about as options before now. It’s incredible and beautiful.

This list is meant to be a list of activities, rituals, things, etc. you can incorporate into your life as part of your abundance work, but they’re not magic on their own. Let them inspire you to work harder, to be more focused, and to show up with intent to your passions.

50 Ways To Practice Abundance

1. Make a list of reasons why you deserve money and how your life would be different and more awesome if you had more money
2. Every time you receive money, say “Thank You” out loud (even if it’s a notification in your e-mail and you look like you’re talking to yourself)
3. Be aware of your language in general and don’t say things like, “I can’t afford that”, “I’m broke”, and “I’ll never get out of debt”; what you think about attracts itself, so you need to train you mind to think abundantly even if it feels phony and strange at first
4. Take a gamble on yourself and spend money on something that’s going to help you out with your business, your passion, or quality of life even if it feels scary and trust that you’ll still be okay
5. Rename your online bank accounts, usernames, and passwords to things about abundance like “IwillgetwhatIneed$$$” or “$MoneyMama$”
6. Make a list of all your beliefs about money (Rich people are shallow? Money makes you evil? It’s either poor and happy or rich and miserable?) and figure out where your messed up cognitive processes are at
7. Start tapping (EFT) on your money blocks and allow your body to break through the emotional hold-ups you have with all things financial (use the list you made above)
8. Decide you’re going to raise your bottom line of your checking/savings account and that’s the new minimum you’re not allowed to dip below
9. Meditate; be still and quiet and focus on one line of thinking like a mantra or affirmation, or just allow yourself to imagine what it would be like to have the life you’d create with the money you plan to manifest
10. Approach abundance from a perspective other than financially; how can you be abundant in your life with your health? with your relationships? with sex? with your career? Write it all down and make goals as a result of it!
11. Value your work; don’t give yourself away for free or undervalue yourself because you are unique, talented, and worth a ton!
12. Look through your bank statements to find ways that you’re spending money on things that you don’t use and cancel those subscriptions, etc. for extra monthly money
13. Figure out where the Wealth Corner of your home is (South East corner) and Feng Shui the crap out of it so it has good energy – ideas: water feature (like a fountain), dragon figurine (positioned so it is entering your house), a wealth pot, mirrors at face-level
14. Add Jade plants, Orchids, and/or Bamboo to your home
15. Put Three-Legged Money Toads under your living room couches/furniture
16. Hang a metal wind chime in the North corner of your home, but in a place where no one can fully pass underneath it
17. Make sure your front door is always clean of dust, dirt, fingerprints, etc. and nicely painted
18. Keep the numbers on your home and mailbox easy to read so that people, money, and opportunities can easily find you
19. Add additional wealth symbols to your home like a Dragon Turtle, a Wealth Ship, a Wealth Vase, or Chinese Coins
20. Keep your home free of clutter; don’t forget about the top of your stove!
21. Invest in crystals that hold energy for prosperity, like Pyrite, Citrine, Malachite, Tiger’s Eye, Topaz, Amber, Aventurine, Sunstone, & Garnet
22. Create an altar, and on it put things like the crystals mentioned above, candles, affirmations, special ephemera, photos, Tarot cards, a cauldron, Sage, fresh flowers, flower petals, potpourri, worry stones, momentos, shells, jewelry, wands, figurines, incense, lucky rice, coins, etc.
23. Good Tarot cards for your altar or around your home about prosperity are the Sun, Nine Of Pentacles, Ten Of Pentacles, Ace Of Pentacles, Wheel Of Fortune, & Nine Of Cups
24. Burn a green candle for prosperity, and every time you light it say a mantra (even if it’s as simple as “I am abundant”) or get a custom-carved candle made just for you and let them know you’re trying to attract abundance
25. Cleanse your living space with Sage as you set intentions

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26. On the last day of the month, plan out the next 2 weeks or month; list out all your expenses and how much they will cost you and come up with the total amount you need to manifest in your life. Then, as you get in every single dollar, subtract it from that total and see your total start to decrease. (You can also cross off each expense as you’re able to pay for it.)
27. Never just say, “I want a million dollars”. Always think about why you want the money, how much you’d need, what you’d do with it, and why it would make your life better. The universe responds to specific needs instead of vague greed.
28. Once you have a number of how much you need to make, figure out what that means a month/a year and start saying, “I make $_______ a year” until it no longer sounds weird to say out loud
29. Say “Thank you, universe, I am grateful to be able to pay for this” as you pay for every bill you have instead of groaning or filling up with anxiety because you are lucky that you have the funds to afford things!
30. Spend time with people who inspire you and make you feel like you’re operating at a higher frequency; if you don’t have people like that in your life, make it a goal to go out and try to make TWO of those types of friends
31. Understand and decide that you’re in a relationship with money, and you have to treat it nicely, but also that you can’t be afraid of it; it’s just another thing/energy in the universe, don’t let it hold so much power of you and your state of mental health
32. Check your bank statements regularly; don’t be one of those people who is too afraid of their money situation to even login to see how much you have to spend! That’s the opposite of abundance! Face your fears, login, and if it’s not what you want, begin to create change (there’s 49 other ways to do that in this post alone!)
33. Read self-help books, listen to podcasts, seek out online articles, etc. and constantly educate yourself and seek out new resources you can learn from
34. Make a list of how if you had the money you desired you could help other people and why that would make you happy
35. Write yourself a check for the amount of money that you would like to manifest and post it on your wall or put it on your altar until you make that amount
36. Give money away as random acts of kindness; be generous with what you already have
37. Share your goals with someone else, and possibly develop a relationship with someone else as an accountability partner (or join a mastermind group!)
38. Practice gratitude always, but specifically make a list of the things that you already have to get some perspective of how your life is already full of beauty
39. Get in tune with the moon cycle! Be inspired by the routine and focus your goals around it. The new moon is a great time to create new goals, and the full moon is when energy peaks and you can go all in!
40. Get a new wallet that makes you smile, organize it, and keep it organized; always treat it with respect!
41. Keep a Citrine crystal in your wallet or coin purse
42. Collect all your coins, don’t discount any single penny
43. That means picking up coins from the street, too! Seriously! Everything in your path is for you, don’t walk past it.
44. Put aesthetically pleasing images of money in your life so you start to lose the stigma attached to it and develop a positive relationship with the sight of it (maybe that means a wad of bills covered in glitter that you print out for your vision board, or a cat lying in a bed of hundreds as the background on your cell phone)
45. Splurge on something new in your life that makes your feel successful and prosperous. I’m not talking about spending everything in your bank account so you can’t make rent. I’m saying, what would make you feel decadent? New silky underwear? A fancy blender? Wonderful smelling bath bombs? Allow yourself to treat yourself and experience what it’s like to live on the fancy side in that area of your life, because you deserve to.
46. Save up $100, go to the bank and exchange your money for a hundred dollar bill, put that bill in your wallet, and never ever spend it. Know it’s there, know you’re always $100 in the black, and rest easy.
47. Keep a log of every single dollar that comes in; at the end of every day, write down a monetary amount and it’s source (that can be $.05 – street!)
48. Say prosperity-related affirmations often, write them down, post them around your house/car/job and drill them into your brain (ex: “I love money and money loves me”, “There is plenty of money and resources to go around”)
49. Enter contests where you can win things and believe you have a really great chance of winning
50. Give, give, give, ask. Be of service to other people. Yes, you’re asking the universe to meet you halfway with your goals, but you also want to always be putting out positive vibes into the universe, and that includes helping people, not just with money, but with your time, your listening ability, your advice, and whatever other unique skills you have to offer this world.

 

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In Columbia, Maryland, there’s a former grocery store that has been transformed into a department store for mythical creatures, time travelers, and intergalactic tourists.

It’s called DoodleHATCH.

You can groom a unicorn, visit an intergalactic space station, climb onto a giant’s bed, meet guinea pigs, explore an artist’s studio, and discover approximately a million other things that somebody actually sat down and made.

It’s a nonprofit interactive art museum, a community project, an educational resource, and one of my favorite places I’ve ever discovered.

And it could be demolished as part of a proposed redevelopment of the Long Reach Village Center.

But there’s still an opportunity to help.

You don’t need to donate money. You don’t need to live in Maryland. And you don’t need to know anything about zoning laws.

You can start by writing an email.

🚨 Here's what's happening

Developer Columbia Concepts has proposed redeveloping the Long Reach Village Center in Columbia, Maryland.

The proposal would replace existing buildings with new housing, recreational facilities, and other development.

Unfortunately, that puts a whole collection of existing community resources at risk of being demolished, including:

  • DoodleHATCH Interactive Art Museum
  • Maryland Fashion Institute
  • A makerspace used for community education
  • Local restaurants, shops, and service businesses
  • Early childhood education and community programs
  • A 140-foot-long mural created by approximately 100 community members

This isn’t just about losing a fabulous museum. It’s about losing an entire collection of places that people have built, supported, and relied on.

And there’s another possibility!

🌈 Meet The REALM

Lee Andersen, the founder of DoodleHATCH, and her nonprofit ManneqART want to preserve the existing community resources and transform the village center into an arts and culture destination called The REALM.

Imagine a place where artists have studios, children have room to explore, students can learn creative skills, people can attend performances, and local businesses continue serving their neighbors.

There are plans for a performing arts space, more opportunities for artists, and a Witches Kitchen that might serve you a horrible-disgusting breakfast.

Which, personally, I think sounds promising.

The people behind DoodleHATCH are gathering support to oppose the developer’s zoning proposal and advocate for The REALM.

And they’d love your help.

💌 How to help in about two minutes

If you live in Howard County, Maryland

If you’re 18 or older, DoodleHATCH is asking eligible county residents to visit the museum and sign their petition in person.

📍DoodleHATCH Interactive Art Museum

8775 Cloudleap Court, Unit 101
Columbia, MD 21045

⏱️ Museum hours: Friday–Sunday, 10 AM–5 PM.

And while you’re there, I highly recommend exploring the museum. Bring someone who needs a reminder that being an adult doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying ridiculous things.

If you don't live in Howard County

You can still help!

DoodleHATCH is collecting emails from people who oppose the proposed Columbia Concepts redevelopment and support preserving the existing arts and community resources through The REALM.

Send your email to: Lilou@DoodleHATCH.com

Suggested subject: Support The REALM | Oppose Columbia Concepts Zoning Proposal ZB 1132M

You can write your own message or use one of the templates below.

You don’t need to write an essay. A short, genuine message explaining what you support and why is enough to participate in this email campaign.

✍️ What should your email say?

To make your position clear, include these three things:

1. Say what you’re opposing.

State that you oppose the proposed Columbia Concepts redevelopment and zoning amendment for the Long Reach Village Center, case ZB 1132M.

2. Say what you’re supporting.

Express your support for preserving DoodleHATCH, the Maryland Fashion Institute, existing community resources, and the proposed arts and culture center called The REALM.

3. Explain why you care.

This is the part that makes your email yours.

Maybe you’ve visited DoodleHATCH. Maybe you’re a parent who wants more creative places for children. Maybe you’re an artist, an educator, or someone who thinks it’s important to protect the few spaces where people can explore and make things without needing to buy something.

Maybe you live across the country and just learned that there’s a department store for mythical creatures in Maryland, and you think the world would be a little less interesting without it.

That’s a perfectly good reason to care.

Automatically Build Your Email!

💌 Email templates you can copy

Option 1: Short, simple, and effective

Subject: Support The REALM | Oppose ZB 1132M

Hello,

I’m writing to express my opposition to the proposed Columbia Concepts zoning amendment and redevelopment of the Long Reach Village Center (ZB 1132M).

I support preserving DoodleHATCH, the Maryland Fashion Institute, and the existing community services and small businesses, as well as the proposal to create The REALM arts and culture center.

Creative and educational spaces like these provide valuable opportunities for families, artists, students, and the wider community. I believe they deserve to be protected.

Please include my email with the messages of support being collected for DoodleHATCH and The REALM.

Thank you,

[Your Name]
[Your City/State]

Option 2: For artists, creatives, and fellow merriment makers

Subject: Please Protect DoodleHATCH and Support The REALM

Hello,

I’m writing in opposition to Columbia Concepts’ proposed redevelopment and zoning amendment for the Long Reach Village Center (ZB 1132M), and in support of The REALM.

I believe communities need places where creativity, imagination, and play are actively encouraged.

DoodleHATCH is an extraordinary example of what can happen when artists and community members are given room to create something that doesn’t fit into an ordinary commercial space.

Places like this are rare. They encourage people of all ages to experiment, learn, explore, and connect with one another.

I support preserving DoodleHATCH, the Maryland Fashion Institute, the existing community resources, and the vision for The REALM.

Thank you for collecting these messages and advocating for the creative community.

[Your Name]
[Your City/State]

Option 3: For people who've visited DoodleHATCH

Subject: Please Save DoodleHATCH | Oppose ZB 1132M

Hello,

I’m writing to express my opposition to the proposed Columbia Concepts redevelopment and zoning amendment for the Long Reach Village Center (ZB 1132M), and my support for The REALM.

I’ve personally visited DoodleHATCH, and I want to share why I believe it’s worth preserving.

[Write two or three sentences about your experience. What did you see? Who did you bring? What surprised you? What made you want to return?]

DoodleHATCH is more than a collection of exhibits. It’s a place where creativity is something people can actively participate in, and I believe losing it would be a tremendous loss to the community.

I support preserving the museum, the Maryland Fashion Institute, and the other existing community resources through the proposed arts and culture center, The REALM.

Please include my email with the messages of support you’re collecting.

Thank you,

[Your Name]
[Your City/State]

A few tips before you hit send

Automatically Build Your Email!

DO:

  • Use your real name.

  • Include your city and state so organizers can understand where support is coming from.

  • Clearly identify the redevelopment proposal you’re opposing.

  • Specifically mention your support for The REALM.

  • Add a personal sentence or two if you can.

  • Be respectful, even if you’re frustrated.

  • Share this page with other people who might want to help.

DON’T:

  • Pretend to be a Howard County resident if you’re not.

  • Claim to have visited DoodleHATCH if you haven’t.

  • Make up experiences or information.

  • Send threatening, insulting, or harassing messages.

  • Assume your email is the same thing as signing the official petition.

  • Worry about making your message sound impressive. Clear and genuine is better than elaborate.

💌 The Save DoodleHATCH Email Machine

A few clicks, a little personality, and an email that helps support DoodleHATCH and The REALM. No account or signup required.

What's your connection to DoodleHATCH?
Why does protecting places like this matter to you?
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Your information stays in your browser until you choose to copy or open the message. The email does not send automatically. Emails support DoodleHATCH's advocacy campaign; they are not the same as official petition signatures or zoning testimony. Please review the message before sending.
 





			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				
				
			

				
				
				
				
				
				
				

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
🐹 Wait. What exactly is DoodleHATCH?

			

				
				
				
				
				
			

				
				
				
				
				
I’m so glad you asked.


DoodleHATCH is an interactive art museum in Columbia, Maryland, created by artist, designer, and professional generator of wildly ambitious ideas, Lee Andersen.


The museum is designed as a pretend department store for mythological creatures, time travelers, and galactic tourists.


There are dozens of installations, and unlike most museums, you’re encouraged to touch things, explore, and participate.


There’s also an artist’s studio full of fabric and handmade garments, workshops, special events, birthday parties, free books, and opportunities for local artists to share their work.


The museum welcomes families and children, but adults are absolutely allowed to enjoy themselves, too.


And the woman behind it has spent decades bringing creativity into the community through fashion, festivals, education, and public art.


I discovered DoodleHATCH in 2020 and loved it so much that I started volunteering.


I’ve been back multiple times, and there are still things I haven’t seen.


That’s part of what makes it special. You can keep discovering things because people keep creating them.

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
You don't have to live near DoodleHATCH to care about it.

			

				
				
				
				
				
There are Merriment Makers everywhere.


People turning empty buildings into art spaces. People organizing parades. People teaching kids how to sew, paint, dance, or build things. People putting enormous amounts of time into projects that make their communities more interesting.


Sometimes they’re running nonprofits. Sometimes they’re working out of their garages. Sometimes they’re making something weird in a strip mall that you might drive past a hundred times without realizing what’s inside.


I hope you’ll help protect DoodleHATCH.


And I hope you’ll look around your own community, too. Visit the strange little museum. Go to the local art show. Find the person who makes giant puppets or organizes an absurd annual festival. Spend your money at the independent shop with the handmade things.


There are people everywhere creating reasons for us to be curious about being alive.


I’d like them to be able to keep doing that.

			

				
				
				
				
				
			

				
				
				
				
				
Help save DoodleHATCH. Help protect The REALM. Help keep the world interesting.

			

				
				
				
				
				
💌 Email: Lilou@DoodleHATCH.com


🌈 Visit: DoodleHATCH.com


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