The other day, I bit into an apple.

What do you think my experience was? Was it negative? Did I run into a worm? Or was it positive? And why the heck am I writing about biting into an apple?

My experience was so intense that I could only eat a few bites.

This was one of those fancy apples you find at the health food store. Organic and expensive — it was the best apple I’ve ever bitten into. If fact, it was so flavorful that I was satisfied with only a few bites. This apple was dense, firm and the flavor! I’ll try to describe it.

When I bit into this apple my first impression was, “Wow, this is firm!” I could only get a small bite. Then the flavor filled my mouth. It started out tart, then became sweet, finally lingering with the most appley taste I’ve ever experienced.

So you could say that my experience was positive. Very Positive!

But here’s the catch — It was so good, I was overwhelmed. Yes, I was overwhelmed by an apple!

I thought, “I need to cut that up in thin slices so I can savor it.” But I didn’t.

Why not? You may ask…

Part of me was afraid that the next time it wouldn’t taste as good. Part of me was still satisfied with the small taste I’d had. And part of me didn’t believe I had had the experience that I just described to you. How could an apple be that good? If that’s what the serpent tempted Eve with, I’m not surprised she succumbed.

A couple of days went by. I keep looking at that apple in the bag in the fridge. I kept thinking, “I really should eat more of that apple.” Finally, this morning I broke down and I took another couple of bites.

What was my experience? Exactly the same!

As I sit here writing, the appley taste is still lingering in my mouth and I wonder why I waited so long.

What does this have to do with Intentional Prosperity™?

I’ve observed this overwhelm in a number of individuals and yes, even myself have experienced all of the overwhelm that I had with that apple, with a dream coming true.

Maybe something like this has happened to you before:

Part of you was afraid that the next time it wouldn’t be as good.
Part of you was still satisfied with the small taste you’d had.
And part of you didn’t believe you’d had or even deserved such a wonderful experience.
(Remember, the I’m not worthy belief that you subconsciously carry around.)

Why do we run away from something that is wonderful? Is it too good to be true? Is it better than you think you deserve or you expect?

The message I wanted to convey with this post about biting into an apple is that, it’s okay to have amazing experiences. Don’t be afraid of them and allow yourself to be open to something astonishing happening this holiday season. Don’t be afraid of your dreams coming true!

Merry Christmas!

Gwen

P.S. I’m going to go get some more of those apples before they run out and put them in everyone’s Christmas stocking. :)

I’ll find out the name of them. Email me if you want to know what to look for: gwen@intentionalprosperity.com

Have a safe, fun and extraordinary Holiday!