I’ve wanted desperately to help with income. But i haven’t worked for pay for 13 years. I don’t have a degree. I don’t have time. M earns 8 times the minimum hourly wage (if only he were paid for every hour he worked!). Even if i worked 20 hours a week, it would only take him losing a day’s work (over the course of a month) taking up the slack to make it not worth it.
I was telling him a few weeks ago of ways i’d thought of to make money, but none would be right away or guaranteed. They all felt desperate and forced.
The next day I was doing my meditation practice , and thinking about how i wanted to help bring in income, and that the reasons all my ideas feel forced is because i haven’t created the karmic causes for them. That all i can do is continue my practice, removing negative karma and obstacles, and creating positive energy for success.
A few hours later i heard the front gate open. Keep in mind that we are so far out here, people just don’t drop by. Who walked up, but a dear friend. He and his wife and children have been friends of ours since we started going to Family Camp 5 years ago. He was hand delivering a payment for some web work m did for him. We started talking, and he needs help with his business ~ non-toxic sustainable wood flooring and rugs from Nepal. He’s been interviewing people and hasn’t found anyone. It can be done from home, with flexible hours. “I don’t have a resume”, i say… “You don’t need a resume!” he replies…”I know you!”
I met with him this morning, and it’s a perfect fit – i have a job, and get to help our friends!




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August 7, 2010 at 7:04 am
Jess
This is wonderful.
August 6, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Cyndi Briggs
I way like this post! What a perfect situation! You know, there’s something to simply living a good life and being kind – it comes back to reward you in wonderful ways. Congratulations!
August 6, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Megsie
Squeeee! That is so great Sara! I am so happy for you. Now you are a working women, and I am too! We can walk this journey together!
August 6, 2010 at 1:24 pm
sparker
it’s scary meg!!! i know i can do everything involved, one thing at a time, and the confidence will come. but man, a little nervous! i now you’ve been going through this and preparing for a while, i admire your courage!
August 6, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Atmara
I applaud your courage, and delight in saying congratulations! We are all walking the razor’s edge; we have no idea what tomorrow will bring in any area of our life. We only have this moment, and what a delight when this moment brings what we need!
Blessings,
Atmara