How do we shift from scarcity to abundance? One way is to start practicing ‘feeling’ abundant. Thanksgiving in States is a perfect time of year to tap into that feeling, and I’m sure there are other holidays around world that would allow this same experience.

When we think Thanksgiving, we tend to think of food, and family, and football (usually in that order!). There is a feeling of ‘fullness’ that comes with that image. We actually find ourselves smiling that ‘satisfied’ grin associated with Cheshire cats just at memory. These physical responses just come unbidden. In fact, if we ‘try’ to feel that happiness, it tends to dissipate. The key is to ‘remember’ feeling and not ‘try’ to feel it.

Make this coming Thanksgiving into an abundance- consciousness day. Let feelings that come up fill your entire body. Enjoy holiday to its fullest and create an anchor that you will be able to tap into all year round. It is so easy to live in abundance consciousness when we have a deep, full and personal experience of what that means.

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10 SUGGESTIONS FOR YOUR PERSONAL QUEST FOR QUIET

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1. Get up 15 minutes earlire or stau up 15 minutes later.

The early hours of morning and late in evening are very conducive times to go within. When world is quiet, it's easier for us to be quiet .

2. Double up on bathroom time.

You're sitting there anyway-- so use time effectively by thinking of it as little slices of quiet throughout day. (Not sure this will work as well for men!)

3. Listen to Classical Music.

Really listen. Follow music and allow yourself to move with it. This will work with any music, but if goal is to refresh and revitalize your inner spirit, classical music works best. Try Pachelbel's 'Canon' or Albinoni's 'Adagio'.

4. Sit by any body of water.

Just sit. Watch ebb and flow or movement of 'your' body of water. This works just as well with fountains as it does next to ocean or a lake.

5. Take a drive in country.

Lucky you if you live in country! You can do this all time. If you live in city, take shortest route to wide-open spaces. Drive on back roads where you get to see lots and lots of trees and maybe even some cows or horses. Drink in all that nature. [Even most die-hard city dwellers will find time spent in country revitalizing.]

6. Sit under a large healthy tree.

Sit with your back right up against tree. Let yourself really feel power of tree. Get in touch with root system and feel connection to earth. Powerful energy here.

7. Notice landscape as you drive to work.

(If you're in a city, focus on trees spread along your route). This is most important time to find some quiet moments. Use time going to and from work to connect to nature, not on rehashing events of day or stressing about what needs to be done once you get there. You'll be there soon enough. This is your special quiet time.

8. Find an inspiring object to focus on.

This can be a work of art, flame of a candle, anything that you find beauty and simplicity in. Just keep your attention on it and 'really' notice it. Follow its lines, curved or straight. Stare at its form and color until you can truly feel it.

9. Turn of lights and use candles.

Candlelight immediately puts us in a quiet mood (unless of course you've got hundreds lit to set up a party mood!) It is a great signal that it's time to slow down and relax.

10. Turn off all electrical appliances 30 minutes each day.

This includes TV, radio, computer, video games, anything that takes your attention away from going within. If you're a noise junkie, this may be difficult first couple of times, but stick with it. Pretend you're living in another period of time, one that always fascinated you. They led rich, full lives without being bombarded with all that input.