A Mudra for Sharing Abundance

​It is interesting to think about the idea of sharing. When children are asked to share, the intent is to build empathy for others, and to give other kids a turn. But what I think what gets lost is the reciprocal nature of sharing. Sharing includes two ideas: giving and receiving. When we ask kids to share, are we really asking them just to give, or give up? Do we still have a "give up" mentality programmed into us today? 

As I ponder the concept of sharing, I notice how much I cringe when I think about the word “receiving.” Suddenly the words “selfish” and “greedy” pop up. I have to remind myself: receiving is not just important, receiving is a sacred act, just as it is a sacred act to give. I think we get a lot of messaging from our dominant culture on the importance of giving. And I think we really struggle with being worthy of receiving. I notice this when I am working with clients especially around love and wealth – worthiness of receiving love and worthiness of receiving wealth are primary blocks. These are often the same people who GIVE unconditional love and will give you food, shelter, and their last $100 too.  I think many of us operate in this way at least in some small level, I know I am constantly working on it!

 Let’s reclaim the concept of sharing with a Modern Mudra for Sharing Abundance!

It’s simple, and powerful. Start with your hands in a “prayer pose” with the palms and fingers gently pressing together. Hold your thumbs out a bit. Take a breath and think about all the ways you have given of yourself. As you breathe for three cycles, have gratitude for all the ways that giving has taught you and benefited you. Now, shift your hand position into a new form. Open your palms up like a book, keeping the pinky fingers and fingertips touching, spread the thumbs away from each other. This is also known as adhara mudra. This ancient gesture allows you to receive abundance, enhancing your faith and optimism in the universe. Hold this position, and breathe with awareness for 10 cycles, perhaps saying a version of this intention: “I am worthy of receiving love and abundance. I welcome it into my life with joy.”

I want to know how it goes with the Mudra for Sharing Abundance! Try this practice for a several days in a row and let’s see if we can work on re-programming some of our brain. I’ll do it with you too!

Comment below and let me know - Jim did you try it? Did you adjust the mantra (you can, or course)? How did you feel after trying this practice? 

Here's to all of us sharing in an ABUNDANT AUTUMN!

Love and blessings,
James Divine 

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