When Riches Begin to Come

What exactly did Napoleon Hill mean when he made the following profound statement in his landmark book, "Think and Grow Rich". Here is what he said: "When riches begin to come, they come so quickly and in such great abundance that one wonders where they have been hiding during all those lean years".

What this statement suggests is that it is normal for you to have a period of draught or lack. But the quote suggests that there will also be a period of prosperity, when you will overflow with so much good things, to the point when you will wonder "where it had been hiding during all the lean years".

One just needs to look around you to realize that the Universe goes through cycles. One example is the natural seasons of summer, autumn, winter and spring. Each of these seasons are different and transform the landscape in a way that only one season can. No one season is better than the other, because each season brings something special to appreciate about life.

Spring is the season when flowers and trees start to bloom. Summer is the season when we are all outdoors and enjoy the warm weather. During autumn the trees and flowers shed their leaves and prepare for the winter. This too is a special time as showcased in the movie "Autumn in New York".

Winter allows us to play in the snow and do things that we wouldn't be able to do in summer, play winter sports like skiing, skating and snowboarding, dress up in our warm clothes, cuddle up next to each other and drink warm soup.

There are also other events that signify different seasons and times. For example, wildfires burn the vegetation and create the perfect conditions for new plants to grow.

Just as there are different natural times and seasons that bring different conditions, so too there are spiritual season and times in our lives. Some are more like the natural seasons of autumn and winter, while others more closely resemble seasons of Spring and Summer.

Each of these times in our lives follow a sequence, where each season and event prepares for the next season or time in your life. If you're not familiar with what is happening you may get frustrated because you expect something different from what you're experiencing. Unfortunately your frustrations are not helpful, because they keep you in the situation where you don't want to be.

However, when we recognize that what is happening is part of a natural cycle, we can let go and trust the process.

95% of all self-made millionaires and billionaires went through a lean period in which some of them faced bankruptcy. However they persevered through that period, because they knew it was just a season. And sure enough, their season of prosperity eventually came around.

As human beings we don't like the lean times in our lives. We want things to always go well, but trust me, we all need those lean times. It is the lean times that turn us into better human beings, if we learn the lessons they teach us. However, those of us who don't learn and adjust unfortunately fail to get to the promised land, which is the abundance and prosperity we all seek. Instead we permanently face lean times.

So, allow me to encourage you if you're currently facing lean times. It is something normal, in spite of what others may say. Keep doing what you love with all your heart and trust that whatever you want is on its way.