Are you a Working Witch? An Unemployed Witch? An Urban witch? A Disabled Witch? A Homemaker Witch? An SAHM Witch? Are you a mommyblogger, an expat, a political pundit or peace blogger?

No matter which witch, you are surely among the millions who are feeling threatened by the decline in the American Economy. Recession, bail outs, budgets. Even if your job is secure, the newspapers and television, the blogosphere and radio all pound you with the message of fear.

You are in danger!

Economic Collapse!

Unemployment at an all time high!

Here in Thorne’s World things are much the same as ever. Sure, the Tattoo Biz is down; sure, the GirlyBoi took both a cut in pay and a cut in hours, but nonetheless our needs are met. We have a roof over our heads, the power is still on and the internet bills get paid. (Hahaha!!) There are groceries in the pantry and meat in the freezer. I even got a new pair of shoes and a bubble wand for my birthday presents to myself today! (Shoes $13, bubble wand $2.50). Those two items definitely fall under the category of wants, as opposed to needs, and I figure if I even get a couple small wants it’s a bonus!

So I know it’s not Thursday (which is my usual 13 item list posting day), but 13 is such a cool witchy number that I think I’m going to keep it for this list, at least. So here goes:

13 Ways to Manifest Abundance

1) Disengage.

That’s right, disengage.

Turn off the news. Click away from those economic sites you’re so hooked on, play CDs instead of the radio while you drive. Disengage. I can almost hear you now, “But we need to know, we can’t just be ostriches with our heads in the sand!” Okay, so you need to know. So find out what you need to know and then disengage.

Swallowing and then regurgitating and feeding the fear mongering won’t help. You know this, you witches and seekers; you mommybloggers and atheists; you lovely political pundits, life and journey and human rights bloggers! You storytellers and comedy bloggers! You know the power your minds hold and the power your words can manifest, so… step back.

Living a magickal lifestyle encompasses so much more than Sabbats and Esbats; ritual and spells- incense and tarot cards. Witches say,

As Above, so Below.

Mind to heart to world. Spirit through heart to world. Desire and Will to Universe to world.

As Above, so Below.

Again, you know this my friends. And those of you who might not know it- pay attention to your Thornie! I haven’t steered you wrong yet, have I? The first thing you need to do to manifest abundance in your life is to disengage from the fear. Don’t believe that there isn’t enough to go around. There is enough food and money and work for everyone, if we but believe- no; insist that there is. This is called by some Abundance Thinking. There are a lot of folks out there that want to keep it all for themselves. They are happy if you are in fear and believe there’s not enough for you. There is enough.
So do I say it, so mote it be.

2) Stop whining. I know times are tough. I get that you can barely make your payment on the house you bought that you couldn’t really afford; that your credit cards are maxed- but shut up about it, already. Quit-cher-bitchin’! Remember: words are powerful. You are only adding to the negativity and fear.

3) Mind your words. Words are so powerful. They carry our Will and belief into a Universe that says “yes” and “yes” and “yes”. Into a Universe that says yes to our bad ideas just as readily as it says yes to our good thoughts. Check this out:

a) “Holy crap, I’ll never make the mortgage this month!”

b) “I wonder where I can cut back so I can pay the mortgage on time?”

c) I know I can make all my expenses this month with some effort”

Which one of those do you want the Universe to say yes to?

4) Practice Gratitude

Really. How often are you grateful for your health, your children, the roof over your head, your computer. If you are reading these words you have much to be grateful for. You are not homeless. You very likely know where your next meal will come from and you probably won’t be getting it out of a dumpster. Again; As above, so below. Speak, sing and dance your gratitude. Send your joy into the world and beyond to spiral back to you. Make a gratitude list every day. Remember that you are blessed!

5) Share what you have.

Yep. You gotta give it away to get it. So you can’t go shopping for a new dress this month? Why not go through your closet and give someone else a dress that’s new to them? I bet they want a new dress as badly as you do! Why not organize a clothing or household swap/giveaway amongst your friends? Have everyone get together their outsized or previously loved clothes and household items, have everyone bring a potluck dish and beverage and share your stuff? Community, sharing. Good stuff here. I bet if you think a little you know someone less fortunate even than you. Why not put together a care package for them and deliver it anonymously?

6) Plant a garden, or help at your community garden. Growing your own food gives one a sense of connectedness to the earth while cutting the grocery bill and providing good, healthy food for your family. Planting and tending to a garden is a sure fire way to tune into abundance! There are seed swaps and even free seeds all over the internet. (Check out my TT at Thorne’s World for a list of links ) If you can’t find one, let me know. I’ll send you some random seeds for a self addressed, stamped envelope (SASE). No space? Try container gardening.

7) Recycle. Good for the planet, good for your pocket. Did you know that there are recycling places that will pay you for other things beyond the usual crv containers? Aluminum, steel, car batteries, copper wire…

8) Open the entertainment section of the paper, or google it; find free outings or think of some of your own. Isn’t there a park nearby that you have often thought of visiting? A botanical garden, perhaps? A scenic drive, walk or hike? How about doing a little wildcrafting? Research the indigenous herbs in your area, pack a snack or picnic lunch and go see what you can find! Connect with the earth and nature. Find wonder and gratitude in the bounty of Mother Earth!

9) Trim your budget. I know, it’s tough. Internet costs $xx, Cable TV $xx, Electricity $xx. Phone $xx, gas $xx… What do you really need? What can you sacrifice? My partner and I gave up our cable TV so we could keep our internet and online gaming. We have a online/mail DVD plan, as does my sister-in-law, and we all share movies before turning them back in. We get a lot of bang for our buck that way, and we’re sharing, too. Many Libraries have free DVD’s that you can check out just like books! Have family story nights! Read to each other. The GirlyBoi and I are nearly done with Stephen King and Peter Straub’s “The Talisman”, and next we are starting on the Dark Tower series. Simple, no-cost fun. Good, connecting and intimate time with partner and/or family.

10) Watch your waste. (Not your waist- Hehehe) How much food do you discard? What sits in your fridge and rots? Do you eat leftovers or toss them? Do plates get eaten clean at dinner or scraped? Don’t put more on anyone’s plate than they’ll eat. Being aware of our food and what we have keeps us grateful. Being mindful of our waste puts things in perspective. Compost your vegetable waste (this includes coffee grounds and tea bags! Great for your garden!
11) Make a Prosperity Bottle for yourself or your family, or even give me a holler for a reasonably priced, custom made prosperity bottle that I will create just for you!

12) Practice Abundance thinking in whatever way seems best to you. Do a spell, burn a candle, say affirmations. Remember:

13)

As Above, so Below.

Oh. By the way- How do you manifest Abundance?
Peace, out!