To be_____, or not to be ___________
That is the question. Yes, that is the question. I’m pretty sure that’s a Shakespearean quote, although I can’t say that for sure (unless I Google it, and I don’t want to right now...) and I can’t tell you in what context it was being spoken. However, I can say that it makes for a great blog post - potentially, at least :-)
If I look back on my Morning Pages or even my past blog posts from this time in the past few years, I would almost bet you money that I go through basically the same cycle of thought. I start getting antsy and thinking I’m “supposed” to be doing “something” more (than the daily parade of unexpected activities that consume my time and energy). I start thinking of what bigger, grander, more important things God would have me do. Lately, I’ve also started thinking I would like to provide an income of some sort that would allow my sweet husband to either retire early (LOL), or at least change jobs to one less demanding.
The past few weeks, I’ve actually started researching, talking (a lot of talking) and dreaming about what skills I have that I could actually hone a bit to turn it into a profitable enterprise. I have the added motivation of coming along side my girls to help them create a work-at-home situation for themselves so they have flexibility while their kiddos are young. We have some skills - all of us. It’s just figuring out how to turn those into income producing skills rather than hobbies. That is a job all of its own.
There’s photography, sewing projects galore (as in an infinite number of projects that have potential), bath bombs and other personal care items that are currently very trendy, foodie avenues (of which there are a multitude of possibilities even for the lay person), and, of course, writing - anything and everything - writing.
For me, it’s my love of all things herb. That alone could branch off into so many possibilities. It could even support some of the things the girls could do. There’s also my idea for the calendar/planner/journal - I’m convinced there is a market for these, I just have to do the work to create them and market them. I’m not sure it would be income producing though, because of the cost to print them the way I want. I’m just not sure there are people out there who are willing to spend the amount on them it would require to make even a small profit. It’s still on my radar, but no movement yet.
Most recently, I have started looking at Voice Over work. It appeals to me, strongly. I think it’s something I could be very good at doing. The question is, is the time, money, effort worth pursing at this point in my life? It’s not that I’m saying I’m too old. I don’t really buy into that idea since some of the most exceedingly successful people started whatever became their greatest accomplishment at a very advanced age. If I’m still breathing, God’ not done with me yet ;-)
This cycle usually continues much like it has the last couple of days; I wake up and think to myself, “What on earth makes you think you need another job? What you do already is a full time job that requires a lot of overtime. What makes you think you have time for another job?”
Closer evaluation always brings me around to this realization: I don’t want to commit to a full-time job. I want the freedom to pursue many interests, and I’d really like to pursue them more fully. I try to arrange my time so that I can meet my Master Mind Group on a regular basis for inspiration. I’m not lazy. I’m a hard worker, and I rarely sit on my laurels (my family can attest to this). What I really want is to help us reach our goal of a different home. I want to enable us to buy a piece of land, and build our home(s) so that we can live the lifestyle our family is longing for.
It occurs to me once again, more money is not always the answer. Better stewardship of the resources we already have is the solution. Now that is a worthy “job” to pursue.
I think I’ll just keep an open mind so that God can show me what exactly it is that He would have me do. Perhaps it’s actually a combination of these things. Maybe some passion I have will bring in some degree of resources toward our goals. Maybe not. But I intend to continue walking forward in faith that the gifts and desires of my heart He has given me are for a purpose. Use it or lose it. I don’t really want to lose it, so... In the mean time, I think I’ll dive into the idea of better stewardship of all things given to us. It sounds like a good plan, don’t you think?
And... the forecast indicates a bit of a warm up in the next week or so! I can hope for the best. I really miss my walks!!!
Coming soon - my version of a Day Book.
I’d really love to hear some feedback. Leave a comment, even if it’s just a 😊.
Love well, live well.
Peace!
If I look back on my Morning Pages or even my past blog posts from this time in the past few years, I would almost bet you money that I go through basically the same cycle of thought. I start getting antsy and thinking I’m “supposed” to be doing “something” more (than the daily parade of unexpected activities that consume my time and energy). I start thinking of what bigger, grander, more important things God would have me do. Lately, I’ve also started thinking I would like to provide an income of some sort that would allow my sweet husband to either retire early (LOL), or at least change jobs to one less demanding.
The past few weeks, I’ve actually started researching, talking (a lot of talking) and dreaming about what skills I have that I could actually hone a bit to turn it into a profitable enterprise. I have the added motivation of coming along side my girls to help them create a work-at-home situation for themselves so they have flexibility while their kiddos are young. We have some skills - all of us. It’s just figuring out how to turn those into income producing skills rather than hobbies. That is a job all of its own.
There’s photography, sewing projects galore (as in an infinite number of projects that have potential), bath bombs and other personal care items that are currently very trendy, foodie avenues (of which there are a multitude of possibilities even for the lay person), and, of course, writing - anything and everything - writing.
For me, it’s my love of all things herb. That alone could branch off into so many possibilities. It could even support some of the things the girls could do. There’s also my idea for the calendar/planner/journal - I’m convinced there is a market for these, I just have to do the work to create them and market them. I’m not sure it would be income producing though, because of the cost to print them the way I want. I’m just not sure there are people out there who are willing to spend the amount on them it would require to make even a small profit. It’s still on my radar, but no movement yet.
Most recently, I have started looking at Voice Over work. It appeals to me, strongly. I think it’s something I could be very good at doing. The question is, is the time, money, effort worth pursing at this point in my life? It’s not that I’m saying I’m too old. I don’t really buy into that idea since some of the most exceedingly successful people started whatever became their greatest accomplishment at a very advanced age. If I’m still breathing, God’ not done with me yet ;-)
This cycle usually continues much like it has the last couple of days; I wake up and think to myself, “What on earth makes you think you need another job? What you do already is a full time job that requires a lot of overtime. What makes you think you have time for another job?”
Closer evaluation always brings me around to this realization: I don’t want to commit to a full-time job. I want the freedom to pursue many interests, and I’d really like to pursue them more fully. I try to arrange my time so that I can meet my Master Mind Group on a regular basis for inspiration. I’m not lazy. I’m a hard worker, and I rarely sit on my laurels (my family can attest to this). What I really want is to help us reach our goal of a different home. I want to enable us to buy a piece of land, and build our home(s) so that we can live the lifestyle our family is longing for.
It occurs to me once again, more money is not always the answer. Better stewardship of the resources we already have is the solution. Now that is a worthy “job” to pursue.
I think I’ll just keep an open mind so that God can show me what exactly it is that He would have me do. Perhaps it’s actually a combination of these things. Maybe some passion I have will bring in some degree of resources toward our goals. Maybe not. But I intend to continue walking forward in faith that the gifts and desires of my heart He has given me are for a purpose. Use it or lose it. I don’t really want to lose it, so... In the mean time, I think I’ll dive into the idea of better stewardship of all things given to us. It sounds like a good plan, don’t you think?
And... the forecast indicates a bit of a warm up in the next week or so! I can hope for the best. I really miss my walks!!!
Coming soon - my version of a Day Book.
I’d really love to hear some feedback. Leave a comment, even if it’s just a 😊.
Love well, live well.
Peace!
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