I live in the mountains of Ecuador, after moving here from the States a year and a half ago. We sold most of our belongings, including our vehicle, before moving.

This is the first time in nearly 60 years that I haven’t owned at least one vehicle, and it has been an adjustment, but not one that I can’t handle. It’s been rather freeing to be frank. I retired just before moving, and there have been some unforeseen experiences, so finances have been a little tight.

We live on a mountain ridge, with the main highway below us, where we can catch a bus to town. But to get to the highway, there is an unpaved road that winds down the mountain, about 2 miles to the intersection. We can call a taxi, or walk the unpaved road to the highway to catch the bus.

Most often, I take the walk, although it can be quite hot, and quite wet this time of year, as it is the rainy season. But I use the time to enjoy the countryside and mountain views with the clouds hanging over the ridges and higher mountain tops.

I also use the time to repeat my affirmations such as “I can be who I will to be”, “Do it now”, or “I am the luckiest guy in the world.” I also repeat my one sentence DMP.

Sunday morning of this week was overcast and wet, with showers off and on. I was headed down the mountain to go the community vegetable market in the closest town of Malacatos, umbrella in hand, and trying not to step in pot holes full of water, when there, in the mud and water, lay a folded $5 bill.

As I picked it up, I felt indeed, I am the luckiest guy in the world. That 5 dollars may not be much, but in this area would buy 50 bananas, or 10 mangos, or 2 loaves of bread. It would also go a long ways to buying a whole chicken.

I believe it was a sign of the wealth that I am manifesting in my life.