A for Abundance

Life is a festival calling us to celebrate. One of the most beautiful ways of celebrating is to dance. This article is about life’s dance also known as A-B-U-n-Dance. One of the grandest examples of Abundance at macro level is the cosmic dance of Shiva (Consciousness), it is the clear indicator that the universe functions in complete harmony on a wonderful rhythm utilizing wide range of melodies being sung simultaneously for that one universal consciousness to dance and celebrate its being. 

 

At micro level Lord Shankara, incarnation of Shiva is visualized in a dancing form known as Tandava. This too is a form of abundance at individual level.

What are the characteristics of abundance? What are the common aspect between cosmic dance of Shiva and Tandava?

• Abundance is a form of solo dance done by single consciousness.
• At every moment it is new, zero repetition full of spontaneity.
• Only rule applicable in this dance that there are no rules.

The dance is about going with the flow in complete harmony with entire existence forever. In other words Tandava is the symbol of cosmic dance of Shiva. That has been on since eternity and will go on infinitely. What we can learn from cosmic dance and Tandava is abundance.

How to learn A-B-U-n-Dance (Abundance)?
It is by practicing the five steps.
Step 1 is A, signifying …… One. Taking a stance that “we all are one”. Getting into the mood and music of oneness. Experience the fact that there is only A.
Step 2 is B, signifying …… Be. Live the Oneness of “A” in your being. Every moment every breath like the rhythm of dance. Be the “A”.
Step 3 is U, signifying …… You. Listen to the melody of your heart and flow with the ones in your unique tune.
Step 4 is 'N' signifying …… And. It is about Inclusiveness including all beings in the spirit of Oneness in your unique tune.
Step 5 is Dance, signifying…… Celebrating one own existence being connected to universal consciousness.
 

Who are the Dance Masters of Abundance? What are the signs of mastery in abundance?  
Every happy, humane and healthy soul is a dance master of Abundance. You can see their mastery on all five steps and how they practice in daily life.

Signs of Mastery in ……
Step 1 “A”can be seen in the form of calmness, serenity and effortless balance. The mastery is also visible in the absence of envy, judgment and pride.

Step 2 “B” can be seen in the form of taking self responsibility to lead by example, spontaneity and alignment of thoughts, words and actions. It can also be seen in absence of helplessness, manipulations and hypocrisy.

Step 3 “U” can be seen in the form of commitment to nurture Unique Individuality, self respect and guts to pay the price of being oneself. It can also be seen in the absence of Blind follower-ship, narrow mindedness and mediocrity.

Step 4 “N”can be seen in the form of inclusivity, ability to empathize and high approachability. It can also be seen in the absence of hatred, dilemmas and doubts.

Step 5 “Dance” can be seen in the form of joyfulness energy, unwavering faith in goodness and contentment. It can also be seen in the absence of blaming attitude, loneliness, and expectations.

Once we start A-B-U-n-dance it attracts abundance. Although A-B-U-n-dance is quite a spiritual dance it is highly recognized and rewarded by material world. It enriches the life at every level (relationship, career, health, status, prosperity). 

 

The key of effective abundance is in its continuity and consistency. Continuity is important to be sustained irrespective of circumstances. Consistency is equally important to be offered irrespective of who is recipient it at that moment of time. 

 

On these two criteria of effectiveness, cosmic dance and Tandava are ideal examples for all of us. It has been continued even since and forever. It is consistent in showering its blessings one and all equally. 

 

Let us all learn to A-B-U-n-Dance and enjoy abundance sustainably. Those who want love needs to be loved. Similarly those who want abundance needs to A-B-U-n-Dance. Our glass of life is half full let us focus on that. Let’s imbibe abundance in our core nature, with such intense gratefulness, that the first word we spontaneously recollect starting from letter A becomes Abundance. 

 

A for Abundance. The one who learns this would be able to enjoy A to Z of what life has to offer.

Thank You for joining me in learning the first alphabet.

Your Co-Student,
Shilpa Savant