I had to cross post this from DailyOm. I felt very drawn to what it had to say. It very well fits some of my current situation. I feel as though I have been slighted in the past few years, in relationships, finance, wants (needs have been taken care of). But the whole time I can think back and remember that in it all, I was still searching and not finding what I wanted. It could be because I did not know I was perpetuating this mentality upon myself. I truthfully have attracted several relationships to me that I lacked in, one way or another. But, does that include the positive relationships? Like family, friends, divinity? I'm sure that is included as well.
I have lacked in my faith, my divine guidance, even though I ignored it for so long, I am listening more intently now to what my Loving Creator has to tell me. Of course, I don't always hear what "I want", but, I think that's the whole point. It's what we NEED to hear that many of us choose to ignore.

So, with that, I shall let you read this article, unfettered.



Having, Not Having=Lack

We all know what it feels like to want something we don't have. It may be a pair of expensive jeans, a romantic partner, or rent money; it may be a certain attitude, a car, or a savings account. This is part of life, and in the best-case scenario, we experience a constant flow of money, companions and experiences, in and out of our lives.
However, many of us linger in a state of wanting and not having, a state of lack that never seems to subside.
We consistently perceive ourselves as not having what we need or not having what we want.

This is an energetically draining state to be in. It is also self-perpetuating because how we feel about ourselves determines what we are able to create for ourselves. How we feel profoundly influences how we perceive our reality. When we feel we are lacking, we look around and see what is not there. On the other hand, if we feel abundant, we can look at the very same situation and see a completely different picture, one full of blessings and advantages. The more we see the blessings, the more abundant we feel, and the more blessings we attract. Similarly, if we see lack, we tend to create and attract that energy. If you find yourself habitually residing in a feeling of lack, it may be due to a core belief formed in your childhood or even in a past life. It may be because you are out of touch with your inner divinity, which is the source of your abundance.
In any case, know that your perception of lack is a misperception that can be corrected with awareness and effort. It can be as simple as taking 10 or 15 minutes each day to quiet your mind and imagine yourself in a state of unlimited abundance, handling the financial demands and others in your life with total ease, drawing from an endless supply of resources. Know that it is your birthright to be fully supported in the fulfillment of your needs and desires.