Whether because of a sudden change of circumstance or long-held patterns of lack, you may find yourself feeling overly concerned about your finances and security right now. You might be worrying that there won’t be enough to meet your needs, so you’re trying to conserve every penny. Your fears may even cause you to unconsciously seek others to reassure you or guarantee your needs in some way. The trouble with allowing these fears to take over is that your insecurity will be felt by others and they will step back, fearful of being “used” for your security, creating a cycle of even more deprivation. This circle of fear and lack dries up the “well of prosperity” even further.

Happily, your Prosperity Guides are here to help you reverse this vibration. They inform you that hoarding or withholding in any way goes against the Divine flow of the Universe, and it’s the opposite of what’s called for to create prosperity. The Universal laws of prosperity state that we receive what we give: The Universe does not lack; lack only exists in our minds. The true source of poverty is an indication that we’ve disconnected from our Divine Source, which causes low self-esteem. This is the true source of lack in any area of life, whether it’s money, comfort, security, or even love.

To get back into the flow of things, your Prosperity Guides urge you to reconnect to the Source by being generous in all ways. Any stingy tendencies, even with yourself, only keep you cut off from Divine supply. Reclaim your self-esteem by recognizing that you’re a trust-fund baby of the Universe— your needs will be met easily if you open your heart to receiving the Universe’s gifts. Connect to this flow by sharing what you can: a smile, a compliment, your assistance, your time. Your Prosperity Guides’ message: “Tap into the abundance of the Universe by sharing your heart.”

Your Divine Inner-Child spirit is knocking at your door, inviting you to step away from a serious life filled with too much work and drudgery and allow yourself some well-deserved playtime. Your life is presently overcontrolled by others’ needs and much too burdened with responsibilities. Consequently, you’re losing touch with your inspiration and creativity.

Listen to your Inner Child. Take time to daydream, fantasize, visualize, wonder, and explore. Feed your Inner Child with art classes, theater tickets, concerts, and other types of recreational activities. If you don’t honor your Inner Child’s needs, she/he will get your attention by throwing one heck of a childish tantrum, manifesting in a chronic bad mood or a nasty depression. You need this magic right now. Your Inner Child’s message: “Come play with me.”

You may feel like the “odd man out” right now, as others may not fully appreciate or support your ideas and perspectives. In fact, you might be feeling discounted altogether. Fortunately, the Guardian Angel Michael is present to help you remain grounded and centered, even in such times of being challenged or misunderstood. He counsels you to remain true to yourself and steadfast in your convictions, even if they aren’t shared by those around you.

Yes, it can be scary to go against the crowd and stand up for what you believe in, especially when it’s unpopular or possibly ahead of its time. But Michael stands by you and reminds you that this is part of becoming a spiritually mature soul—he helps you ignore popular opinion and stay true to your heart.

Don’t seek approval, or doubt yourself when you don’t receive it. Instead, Michael encourages you to stand in your full spiritual adulthood and claim your self-esteem by trusting what you feel and believe in. Do not abandon yourself to win approval in the moment. And don’t be afraid to take a stand—after all, this is how you’ll become the true leader of your own life.