“There is abundance of opportunity for the man who will go with the tide.”
Moving with the natural flow of life reveals unlimited abundant opportunities.
Have you ever stood by the edge of the ocean and watched the waves roll in? There is something so mesmerizing about the tide. It doesn't fight against the shore; it simply moves with a rhythmic, inevitable force. Wallace Wattles reminds us that life works much the same way. When he speaks of going with the tide, he is talking about the beauty of alignment. Instead of exhausting ourselves by swimming upstream against every tiny obstacle, we can learn to recognize the natural flow of opportunities that are already moving toward us. It is about finding that sweet spot where our efforts meet the momentum of the universe.
In our daily lives, we often feel like we have to force everything to happen. We push harder at work, we stress over timelines, and we try to bend circumstances to our will. But sometimes, the most productive thing we can do is stop pushing and start observing. Going with the tide means being observant enough to see where the wind is blowing. It means recognizing when a new door is opening or when a sudden change in direction is actually a hidden gift rather than a setback. It is about fluidity and grace rather than rigid resistance.
I remember a time when I felt completely stuck, like I was paddling my little wings as hard as I could just to stay in one place. I was so focused on a specific goal that I couldn't see the beautiful, different path unfolding right next to me. It was only when I finally let go of my need to control the outcome that I noticed a much more wonderful opportunity drifting my way. It was like the tide had finally turned, and suddenly, everything felt much lighter and more natural. I stopped fighting the current and started navigating with it.
As you move through your week, I want to encourage you to take a deep breath and look around. Are you exhausted from fighting a current that isn't meant for you? Perhaps there is a different path, a different rhythm, waiting for you to notice it. Try to spend just a few moments today in quiet observation. Look for the small openings, the easy wins, and the gentle shifts in your environment. You don't always have to struggle to find abundance; sometimes, you just have to be ready to catch the wave when it arrives.
