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There is a better way of making things happen in life! You don't have to struggle like everyone else. I remember several years ago, we had two properties, two mortgages, and I was making a choice between finding another contract position or going full time for a lot of pay. I couldn't decide because the full time work was secure but the taxes would be about double since I couldn't expense things anymore. On the other hand, that was the time when companies were scaling down from their hiring spree. There was massive layoffs and contracts being cancelled... Would I be earning enough to pay both mortgages? My world back then consisted of choices like these. I was limited by what I could produce. There was no one else to turn to except my own ingenuity and industry. I believed "I have to work hard to earn what I need." Fast forward to a few years later. I've been retired for two years with no steady income. Yet we're living our best lives! We buy our food at farmers markets, we go hiking in the mountains, we kayak in the valley, we watch opera and concerts, we even dine at Michelin star restaurants once in a while. If you told the old me that this life is possible, I would have said "You're dreaming!" Yet, here I am. Now, I believe that "I can get the life I want when I have the universe supporting me." You see, we are all born creators. We create the lives we want. But the way we've been taught to do this is to "work hard and earn it". This works up to a point... Until you're burnt out and you have no more to give. Because you're trying to make it happen with your own energy only. But you could harness the energy around you. Not just the energy of the people you work with (that's why companies can produce so much more than sole proprietorship) ... but also harness the energy of the universe! Then you could accomplish so much more. That force out there is bigger than us. The force that creates storms and tempests. The force that sustains the waves and currents that could sink ships in the sea. The force that moves the earth and creates earthquakes. And the same force that makes life grow in the most arid of desserts. This is the same force that responds when you pray and send out your intentions. This is the same force that sends you synchronicities and miracles when you need it most. Are you tired of trying to make your business take off? Do you feel like you left overwork and burn out, only to find the same overwork and burnout in this business that's supposed to give you freedom and your life back? You can still turn it around by aligning yourself to this other way of being, and let go of control:
It sounds unbelievably simple but it works. My life is proof of it. Would it hurt you to try? What would you gain if this works? Start with this simple practice... Allow yourself to want it. Say it out loud so it's not just in your head but you could feel it in your body. If this seems hard, and you have voices saying it's not possible, then try this format: "Wouldn't it be nice if...?" (You can't argue with a wish.) Ask your partner or someone close to you to wish the same thing too. Studies show that when 2 closely related people want the same thing, the statistical probability of it happening goes up 6x. If you want to talk more about what could be blocking your business success or how to grow it further, email me or book a call to dive deeper into this. 😉 Michelle PS: We have our next Safe Space gathering this Friday, May 22. We will be helping each other up-level our messaging, particularly how you answer the question "Why should I buy your services?". If this is something that could help you too, I invite you to join us. It's free! Booking link here. |
💚 Michelle Skalnik
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