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Your Name Is Keeping You Small! Claim a New Identity & Step Into Abundance!
The Power of Names: How Words Shape Your Reality

Peace and abundance always! Peter Abundant here, also known as Dr. Abundant. Today, I want to talk to you about names—more specifically, the power that names hold and how they shape your reality.
The Power of Words in Manifestation
Everything in your reality starts with a word. Words are the bridge between thought (the intangible) and form (the physical world). As you learn to manifest and create your own reality, you must recognize that words are the tools that set the materialization process in motion.
Your consciousness is the most powerful force behind manifestation. However, because we are often conditioned by the ego, we tend to perceive the physical as the most "real" aspect of existence. Many people need to see something to believe it, but in truth, believing it first is what allows you to see it. Your consciousness is the driving force behind everything you experience.
Speaking Reality into Existence
When you speak, you are not just making sounds—you are sending out a vibration, a frequency that interacts with the universe. This is why I often say that speech is the first form of manifestation.
In many spiritual texts, including the Bible (not from a religious standpoint, but from a metaphysical perspective), there is wisdom in the idea that "God said" and then things came into being. This is a direct reference to the creative power of speech. When you speak, you are affirming reality and shaping the direction of your experiences.
This is why it is crucial to be mindful of your words—not just when manifesting your desires, but in all aspects of life, including how you speak about others.

The Loop of Creation Within Yourself
Some people use the term "co-creation" to describe working with the universe, but the truth is you are not co-creating with the universe—you are creating AS the universe. You are the creator of your own reality.
However, there is a form of creation happening within you:
1. You speak a word, sending out a vibrational frequency.
2. Your subconscious mind hears that word and registers it as truth.
3. That truth reinforces your beliefs, shaping how you perceive and interact with reality.
This loop continuously programs your consciousness. What you say about yourself and others is not just communication—it is self-conditioning.
If you consistently speak in a way that affirms negativity, doubt, or limitation, you are reinforcing those patterns in your mind. If you speak words of empowerment, love, and abundance, you are reprogramming yourself for success and fulfillment.
Why the Names We Choose Matter
Your name is one of the most frequently spoken words in your life. It is how others identify you, and how you identify yourself. But have you ever truly examined the meaning of your name?
I go by Peter Abundant. “Peter” is my birth name, but for a long time, I didn’t like it. As a Black man, I felt like it was a name that didn’t fit me. But over time, I learned its deeper meaning—Rock, Faith, Strength. This transformed my perception, and I began to embrace it because I recognized it as a name that symbolized unwavering faith and power.
I then chose "Abundant" because that is the reality I claim. I wanted a name that aligns with who I am and what I teach. When people call me Peter Abundant, they are affirming my identity as someone who embodies abundance.
What Does Your Name Mean?
If you've never explored the meaning of your name, I encourage you to look it up. Find out its linguistic and spiritual significance. If your name was given to you by parents, ask them why they chose it. What was their intention? What energy were they placing upon you?
If your name doesn’t align with your vision of yourself, you have the power to change it—legally or simply by requesting others to call you by a name that resonates with your highest self. Many people choose new names when they undergo spiritual awakenings, recognizing that a new identity aligns with their evolving consciousness.
Even beyond formal names, nicknames hold power. I often give people nicknames that reflect the essence of who they truly are. Many people unknowingly carry disempowering nicknames—ones rooted in childhood jokes or limiting perceptions. Instead, choose and use names that uplift, strengthen, and align with the highest version of yourself and others.
Claim Your Name, Claim Your Power
Everything you say is a declaration of reality. Your name is one of the most repeated declarations in your life. Make sure it aligns with who you truly are and who you are becoming.
Likewise, when you interact with others, speak to the divinity in them. Call them by names that reflect strength, beauty, and wisdom. Words have power, and every word spoken is shaping reality—whether yours or someone else’s.
I invite you to take a moment today to reflect:
What does your name mean?
Does it resonate with your highest self?
If not, what name would best reflect your truth?
How can you use words with more intention and purpose in your daily life?
Final Thoughts
Your words are creative tools. Be mindful of them. Speak only what you desire to manifest. Align every word with your highest vision, and watch as your world shifts to match your new vibration.
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Until next time, peace and abundance always.
Dr. Abundant