The Myth of Lack!

Reclaiming Abundance as Our Natural State

We live in a world where scarcity dominates the headlines. Not enough time. Not enough money. Not enough resources. Not enough you. But what if this sense of “not enough” isn’t a fact of life, but a fiction we’ve been taught?

What if abundance, not lack, is the actual default setting of the universe?

From the grand sweep of galaxies to the humble growth of a single seed, nature is a masterclass in regeneration, flow, and surplus. Rivers don’t trickle out of fear they’ll run dry. Trees don’t hoard their leaves. The sun never withholds its light. Everywhere we look, nature expresses one truth: there is more than enough.

A Universe Built on Multiplication

Abundance isn’t optimism—it’s observation. Consider:

• One apple seed can grow a tree that bears hundreds of apples, each with hundreds of seeds.
• The ocean’s tides rise and fall in dependable rhythm, giving and receiving.
• Our own bodies contain trillions of cells constantly renewing, repairing, and replicating.

The fabric of life is laced with generosity, and yet humans are the only species on Earth that consciously believe in, and act from, a sense of lack. No other mammal worries about having enough. No squirrel fears they’re unworthy of nuts. No wolf questions whether they’ve earned their place in the pack.

So where does this illusion of scarcity come from?

The Invention of “Not Enough”

Scarcity isn’t a law of nature. It’s a story—a human one.

It’s reinforced in childhood (“don’t waste that, there’s not enough”), in business (“competition is fierce”), and in society at large (“if they win, you lose”). But this narrative isn’t based on truth. It’s based on fear.

And when we live from fear, we hoard instead of share. We compete instead of collaborate. We shrink instead of expand. We stop trusting the fundamental truth of life: that more is always possible.

The Shift: From Scarcity to Sufficiency

Abundance is not about excess. It’s about enoughness. It’s about recognizing and trusting the flow of life. It’s about choosing generosity over grasping, clarity over comparison, and trust over control.

When we adopt an abundant mindset, we stop asking “What if there’s not enough?” and start asking, “What if what I already have is exactly what I need to begin?”

An Invitation to Return

You were born into an abundant universe.
You are not behind. You are not without.
You are not the exception to life’s generosity.

So the next time you hear that whisper of lack—pause. Look around. Breathe. Reflect on the incredible systems all around you that are giving freely and constantly.

Then ask yourself:

“What would I do right now if I knew, without a doubt, that there is enough?”

Want to Dig Deeper?

I invite you to join me and a growing community of thoughtful leaders, seekers, and students as we explore what it truly means to return to abundance—in how we think, live, lead, and love.

If this message stirred something in you, let’s talk. Let’s learn. Let’s remember what’s real.

Abundance isn’t something you earn. It’s something you remember.

Let’s Keep Talking!

Peter Comrie
Co-Founder and Human Capital Specialist at Full Spectrum Leadership Inc.
Reach out to me at peter@fullspectrumleadership.com

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