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Abundance in 2025

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Beam & Branch Realty TREC #547752

This will be my third post for our January Challenge. My original post, My P.L.A.N. for 2025, outlines some of the areas I want to focus on for this year. I have been looking forward to expanding my thoughts on the "A" in my plan.

A - ABUNDANCE - Many think "abundance" only refers to money and success. In this phase of life, this word takes on many different connotations. Abundance for me is found in the quality of time spent with family and friends. Abundance also means time for myself. This will be a fun post as I plan for the "abundance" I wish to experience in 2025.

As I stated in the original post, abundance can mean many things. This year, my focus on abundance has nothing to do with money or things. The type of abundance I seek this year will be of a more personal focus.

ABUNDANCE IN HEALTH - My personal health and wellness have been a priority for many years. Health however is not just in exercise and nutrition. In order to maintain proper overall health, emotional health is paramount. This means taking time to rest my mind, rest my body, and rest my emotional health. 

This can be achieved by learning to say, "no" to those things that can eat up your time. Some of these could be notable activities such as committee work, non-profits, or other community volunteerism. This year, I am cutting back on serving on several boards. All are good things, but, I am feeling the need to let go of many of these activities.

ABUNDANCE IN PERSONAL CONNECTIONS - In my six decades of life, I have been blessed to know people from all walks of life. I still have friends from Jr. High school, high school, college, early work years, former students, clients, associations, clubs, neighbors where I used to live, and of course, friends from this platform, Active Rain.

This year I want to take the time to reach out to people I don't get to see every day. The goal is to make deeper connections by carving out time for scheduled phone calls and personal meetings when possible. This will require some intentional planning.

ABUNDANCE IN SPIRITUAL CONNECTION - No matter what you believe in, maintaining a deep, spiritual connection is good for the soul. When we recognize that we are not the center of things,  we can then seek to find true peace and love. Seeking and finding this requires us to get ourselves out of the way. For me, this means digging into my Bible, being intentional with my prayer time, and simply finding time to be still. 

What does, "abundance" mean to you? Here is to a "2025" of beautiful abundance in whatever it is that you seek. Happy 2025!

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Paula - your topic of abundance made me wander in the wonder of plentifulness.  

Jan 20, 2025 03:24 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Paula,

What a great topic for your third entry into the January Challenge. I've always lived by coming from Abundance rather than Scarcity and that to me does not always equate with things or money. Taking "me' time is now very important to be. After my Geno's passing 5 years ago I realized how stretched thin I was with caring for him, my business and personal connections with family and friends. I intentionally planned to reignite friendships I had to let slip. It's been the best time spent and I continue with that undertaking.

Jan 20, 2025 05:07 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Paula. Like your line of thinking. It may surprise people what the return can be. Enjoy your day.

Jan 20, 2025 05:31 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

For years I have always said to others, peace and abundance to you and yours.  Again abundance has a different meaning.  For me abundance is appreciating what one has and moving forward with those feelings.

Jan 20, 2025 06:52 AM
Doug Rogers
RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL
Your Real Estate Resource!

Love this post! From time to time I will set back and think about all the neat people I have meet. Really, that's what this journey is all about. 

Jan 20, 2025 07:50 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Paula and thank you for your post this morning to share with us here in the Rain.  Make it a great day!

Jan 20, 2025 09:18 AM
Aura Alex
Seattle, WA
Retired Real Estate Pro

Kindness knows no bounds, it's a gift that multiplies with each act of giving. Let's sow seeds of kindness today for a world in need of compassion. Embrace the true essence of abundance - never forget the power of kindness in our world.

Thank you for this post, Paula.

Jan 20, 2025 10:38 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your plans for this new year provide good advice for all of us.

Dolores and I are both focused on our health.

Jan 20, 2025 02:32 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Paula- there are certain words I love and abundance is one of them. I love how you singled out how you are incorporate them into your 2025 goals. 

Jan 20, 2025 06:06 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I love having an abundance in all three of those areas and hope that I will gain more of it in 2025!

Jan 21, 2025 04:27 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I am not at all surprised to read what abundance means for you, Dr. Paula McDonald 

As I do my morning meditations and prayer, I express my gratitude for the abundance of so many things in my life.  

Jan 22, 2025 08:32 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Jan 25, 2025 06:33 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Retirees Services
  1. "Loved this post! Your insights really made me think of the 5 circles of life because you named 3/5. Great job and get after those goals!"
Jan 26, 2025 07:31 AM
Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I actually see the next couple of years to be exciting Times . I am now in the 4th quarter of my physical life ( The soul & spirit are eternal- only the Body dies ) and am keeping myself rather busy ( lol) . I have a Subdivision, where the Developer told me I need to sell all 25 remaining lots in the next 5 years ! Onward !

Jan 26, 2025 10:03 AM
Monica Hill
RE/Max Associates - Wilmington, DE
the REALTOR to help you discover Delaware

Paula, I'm glad that Kathy Streib featured your blog. Having an attitude of abundance, focused on striving for it, is a wonderfully contagious approach to life! I'm certain your clients are drawn to you because of it. 

Jan 26, 2025 02:46 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

What a wonderful way to start the year, Paula! I am a huge fan of placing emphasis on abundance in life's facets of life and you've addressed 3 of the major areas which we should all set audacious goals.

Best of luck reaching all of your goals this year!

Jan 29, 2025 04:31 PM