:) smiles2ya!!!!

Reply to Be Smylee

In response to Be Smylee’s comment: Wow Be Smilee, MeditatingMama does have great affirmations. Thanks for bringing them to my attention today(: And yes, MM, if you’re reading this…much happiness always(:

Reply to 💛💕ahhh momentum 🌈Ease,Joy & a hefty level of Safety are Mine 🌈

May your day be filled with happiness, love and smiles!!!! Make it magical!! Ps great affirmations. Smiles2yous Be S.

Reply to Be Smylee

Mary, I know you stop by from time to time..Love to hear from you..

Reply to 💛💕ahhh momentum 🌈Ease,Joy & a hefty level of Safety are Mine 🌈

thank you for your inspiration! many many blessings!

Reply to ferncapella

wow! While working on something else..I felt a need(: to see who is on bmindful..And who do I find.?->My Meditatingmama!! HUGE HUG!!!!!!!!! I was just talking about you and wondering about you the other day with CookieMan..New email? Please write me(:

Reply to 💛💕ahhh momentum 🌈Ease,Joy & a hefty level of Safety are Mine 🌈

I’m glad to find good people too, but I think we bump into space of bad people in our everyday life - that too with a definite choice :).

After searching for years, I found the “KriyaYoga” practice giving me unconditional happyness. The simple things in life are ignored by our ego - that’s the secret. Learn more on http://kriyayogababaji.org/

Looking forward…

Reply to hexacool

Wow you have great affirmations, I feel the need to add you as a friend. I am fairly new to bmindful and I see that you have been very busy with it. I sense these affirmations are very powerful for you, I intend to use them with your blessing and friendship. I appreciate that you are here and and I am grateful for your posts. thank you

Reply to Arnold is open to any and all possibilites

Hello MM. Mis you(: How are you?

Reply to 💛💕ahhh momentum 🌈Ease,Joy & a hefty level of Safety are Mine 🌈

hi MM have increased my affirmations and shared some of yours .Thank you for being so inspiring .

Reply to Hippiegirl

Hello MM! Thinking of you and wishing you a fun filled relaxing loving day(:

Reply to 💛💕ahhh momentum 🌈Ease,Joy & a hefty level of Safety are Mine 🌈

Hi MM those are some wild affirmations.I kind of like this site.

Reply to Marcus Twain

You are a beautiful soul yourself MeditatingMama! I got really good vibes reading your profile. You are helping people just by being here! MamaMoonlight

Reply to MamaMoonlight

Hi there! My name is Derek,or gr8full,whichever you like.I just got your comment today after not logging into this site for 8 months at least.]een working a lot and putting everything before my well~being,when my spiritual security should be #1.However your comement prompted an email from this site telling me to read it,so I have to thank you so much for that.So first off thanks for your kind words in your comment.They made my day.Secondly don’t hesitate to msg me or comment on my profile anytime as I love hearing positive words(or at least reading them,lol) because my work environment is probably the nasty~est (is that even a word?) Most negetive place I’ve ever been on my life journey…EVER!!! So I have to say I love the affirmation about your thoughts. And words being what’s creating positive energy in your life at this moment…Sorry I didn’t type it correctly but I’m on my smart phone and it takes forever to scroll back to the top where your affirmations are.Anyway best of luck in your journey and please pray for me if you would,as I’m having a difficult time.Thanks a lot.

Reply to gr8full

Hi! Thank-You for The advice very helpful.Hugs and many good wishes going your way. Cuqui.

Reply to cuqui

Hello Mary, I hope you don’t mind my adding you as a friend. I just found this website and I am so excited about this concept and I’m looking for people who really use the site and are active and have some great affirmations to share! Namaste, Skye

Reply to blacknyx

Hello Mary, We’ve been a little slowing in getting to all the site of bmindful members, but your number just came up :-).. No not the Lotto :-))… We are finding the education on Zamouri Spices delightful. We have been moving toward a more organic diet which as you know includes the use of many eastern spices. thanks for B-ingMindful Namaste`

Reply to I Live The E-Life

Hello MM………….(:

Reply to 💛💕ahhh momentum 🌈Ease,Joy & a hefty level of Safety are Mine 🌈

Thank you so very much for your encouraging comments. After a week of affirmations, prayer and some guided meditations I found online, I began feeling better this past week. This evening I returned from 4 days of horse camping with a group of very good friends-I was relaxed, peaceful and grounded and it felt SOOOOOO good! Nature and horses (or any beloved pets)are such great therapy and I’m lucky to have (read choose) wonderful, loving and supportive friends and to have been blessed with a wonderful family as well.. Thanks again for your kind thoughts!

Reply to Tomgirl

Maryyy! I love, love, love nice people like youuu!!

You’re like Mary in “Something About Mary”, the movie! You make people feel good about themselves. It’s a gift really..

stay beautiful, girl!

Reply to Aisha

Hi MM,

Thank you for your comments-altho I did not author the gratitute affirmations I chose, I considered them a good way to begin my day, as I am challenged by some low-grade depression at the moment and needed to do something tangible to start turning it around. Thus, this morning my search led me to the bmindful website and I will be returning to it frequently! Since I’m not familiar with this site, how did you happen to see the affirmations I chose for myself? As you can probably tell, I don’t even know how to navigate this site yet; I orig sent this msg to myself! :) Tomgirl

Reply to Tomgirl

Hey, MM. Check out skype. It’s a free program that is really cool. It’s kinda like chat, except it makes your computer work like a telephone. It’s really neat.

Reply to Smart_Routines_With_Enthusiasm

Hi Mary, thanks for your post and best of luck with your goals, I realy like your affirmations too!!

Reply to Julian

Hi MM! Thankyou for my birthday wishes. My actual day was only yesterday - so you were not late at all!!! I had a wonderful time. Much love to you and your family, and warmest blessings also. ;o)

Reply to anoushka

I want to say that Mevlana is Turkish and his tomb is in Konya, Turkey.And there is a famous saying of him:”Come, it is not important which religion you live, come here even if you are an atheist….” or something like that…

Reply to lavanta

hi, How are you?Your new avatar is so cute, I loved your glasses, so cool!!!!And your daughter is so sweet. love, lavanta

Reply to lavanta

Thank you for your comment Meditating Mama… I like your affirmations too! :-)

Reply to Free Spirit

Hiiiii, just LOVE your new Avatar. I was wondering what Laurie was saying, cause somehow I was still seeing the old one.

Reply to aftab

Hey MM, is my avatar showing of as stars? I tried to change it to the Pleades (sp?) but on my computer I still show up with my ugly mugg!

Reply to Smart_Routines_With_Enthusiasm

Hi, saw you online, stopped by to say hi. Always enjoy your wonderful inputs, and am still amazed that you know Rumi (We call him Molavi or Mowlana). Hugs, Afi

Reply to aftab

Hey MM! Saw you online and just want to say that I am so happy that your hubby is coming home on 29th. All the very best and hope you have plenty of love saved up for each other. Be good to each other and get back to reading Rumi together and cooking with all the wonderful spices he brings home!!!! I bet the kids are syked! Lots of love to you as always MM! God Bless. x ;o)

Reply to anoushka

honey hi,

Thank you for your comment on my profile.Me and my family are so good.we are so happy and healthy thank Allah.I love summer, nature and animals.Today I went to sea shore and it was amazing.I collected stones on the shore, planted seeds and looked at amazing blue sky, and fed(feed) dogs…

I am part of nature and I love the planet.

Love, Lavanta.

Reply to lavanta

hi, mary, how are you today?I am doing good and everything is good.It is 7.16 p.m. here in Istanbul.Love, lavanta.

Reply to lavanta

hi mary, how are you?I hope you are enjoying life.

Reply to lavanta

Hey There Motivating Mary! How are you these days. Seen you waft your wonderful presence around the site, but havent stopped by to wish you my best - until now! Wishing you my warmest wishes as always and hoping your life is filled with love, faith and happiness. God Bless you, you wonderful woman! Love, Anoushka

Reply to anoushka

hey MM, How are you?I am fine.I am glad that your husband loves İstanbul.So you can come to Turkey with your family.Who knows?

Istanbul is a dream city.I love here, it is too historical and there are a lot of people from different cultures…So It is my dream city…

Love Lavanta

Reply to lavanta

Hi,welcome back. I missed you.

Reply to aftab

Hi. I’m new to the site and just checking things out:D

Reply to leahs

Thanks honey for your comment.Yes I always remember that I am thin, fit and healthy.Thanks for cute comment.

Reply to lavanta

Hi MM - Just popping in to say hi! Hope you had a lovely birthday. I caught the thread a bit late…but hope you got my best wishes. Hope you are keeping well and brimming with your usual zest for life and love! Have a lovely day. Love and blessings, Anoushka xx

Reply to anoushka

Have a wonderful, wonderful day!

Reply to Smart_Routines_With_Enthusiasm

Hi MM! Hope you had a lovely day today. What a lovely photo you have of yourself. It is really nice. I wish I was photogenic like you.

Reply to Pure Essence

Hi MM! Hope you are well. Just wondered if you could advise me on books relating to the secret to steer clear of. There seems to be an awful lot of spin offs and some are good - merely different interpretations for Byrne’s modern classic.

I have the Jack Canfield one and read Bill Harris online - all good but some I am skeptical of….I know its good to spend money on these teachings and am committed to supporting the sharing of the Secret, but dont want to spend unneccessarily - you know what I mean?

I know your wisdom will guide my reading choices beautifully! Lots of love to you MM. xx

Reply to anoushka

Thanks for the positive message MM. Looks like you are doing great here!

Reply to Cleanbrat44

Hola Madam, new picture :-) Nice.

Reply to aftab

Hi MM! Checked out Rumi as you suggested. Inspired! If only I could appreciate the rhythmicality and nuances it must have in the beautiful language of Persia. That said, the English translations speak volumes. Its been a while since I have read such a magical way of viewing and appreciating the world. You are a wise owl MM! I look forward to learning more from you!! Warmth, light, love and blessings. xx

Reply to anoushka

Hi Mary. Glad to read the comment you left on my profile. Sorry for the delay responding. I have not been on this site for some time now. Have you made your travel to north Africa yet. West Africa is as well good. Particularly Nigeria. Please keep in touch.

Reply to Philip

Hi, how are your days going? Wish you a calm, smooth and a successful one.

Reply to aftab

In response to themysticlady’s comment:

I’m working on becoming a writer. What kind of things do you write?

Reply to goldenman1

Hello! Enjoyed reading your comments.

Reply to goldenman1

Hi, I always enjoy your comments, very witty and gives me alot to think about and learn. Thanks, Afi

Reply to aftab

HI MM! Thankyou for loving my aviator! I LOVE cats also, I especially love this one, she has such a cute adorable face.

Reply to Pure Essence

I sent you some songs. I tried to zip them. You may have to get “justzipit” to open them.

Reply to Smart_Routines_With_Enthusiasm

Hi MM! I just wanted to stop by and tell you hello! So here it goes, “HELLO”! I hope all is going well. Have a great day and a fantabulous life! Sincerely themadcookieman

Reply to Smart_Routines_With_Enthusiasm

Hi, I just read your note to BBirishbug and downloaded 101 power thoughts :-) Hope you dont mind. Wish you a wonderful sunday. Afi

Reply to aftab

Hey MM, I still haven’t finished re-doing my computer, I’m just checking to say hi. It’ll be a few more days. I bought a new external hard drive and am loading a new operating system, but I’m kinda slow at it. I got a terra-byte hard drive, that way It will hold a lot of music data. I will have a bit of a learning curve on this software, but I hope I can make some decent music for you guys.

Reply to Smart_Routines_With_Enthusiasm

Thanks for the comments. I try hard each day to make it the best day ever. Music, candles, affirmations, they all seem to make a huge difference in how I look and face life each day. Hope your week is a great one!!!

Shauna

Reply to wpmama

LOL You’re welcome! Which ability? Seeing life vibrations in ‘things’? Or was your mom a psychic? I’m more of an empath … I am hypersensitive to changes in energy. I get moments of prophetic flashes but I am not a reader … I guess I could be but I’m a writer so I use the ‘flow’ to channel from higher self. Everyone has gifts though. You may not have your mother’s talents but you are still quite intuitive.

Reply to themysticlady

Your like a deja vu to me, and i mean that in a good way! It’s great that we can challenge each other and keep us sharp..I liked you already too!(past & present)

Reply to bbirishbug

Hi Mary, Thanks for comments and your comments on my profile. I just joined yesterday. I’m still learning what’s this site has to offer and just now getting to write a few affirmations, a few things about myself and checking out the forum. I couldn’t resist making a few forum comments.

I once used ‘TheMysticLady’ for profiles all the time. I stopped so I could use my real name Shirl. I am using the word here, in the spirit of affirmation, because I wish to reclaim myself as a mystic. The word mystic can denote many things to many people … a person who is a seer, a sensitive, empathic, a bit intuitive, odd or even outer worldly weirdo. I’m been called all of these but I’ve also been seen as a compassionate spiritual teacher, thoughtful poet and a great writer. Thanks for seeing something on the deeper side. I am 60 (much younger looking still) and connect to spirit in much different ways now but as a small child I could ‘communicate’ and ‘see’ beyond the physical into what I considered, even then, to be the real world … the world of spirit … and of fastly vibrating energies. I could even see the auras and vibration of life within inanimate objects. It was magical and wondrous to see such things but, still, the physical world seemed surreal and detached from me. Affirmations have become a wonderful resource for adaptation.

Reply to themysticlady

Thank you for your kind words. It was a nice surprise to have someone welcome me to this site.

I am listening to Dr. Wayne Dyer’s book, “The Power of Intention.” He talks about abundance and that being worried about money or security can actually bring insecurity and not enough money into your life. I tend to be a worrier and have constant negative thoughts/tapes playing in my head that I need to reprogram or record over.

It is coincidental, or maybe it is the universe showing me that it will provide everything I need when I need it, that I have been searching for information on medititation today and you contacted me. I was just over at beliefnet trying to choose a meditation type. I am not religious or especially spiritual at present. My philosophy is I try to live by the golden rule. the practices that appealed to me are Tonglen, Mindfulness,Dzogchen, Loving Kindness, Insight and Walking. What type(s) do you practice. I would enjoy any wisdom or advice you would be willing to direct me to or provide.

Thank you again for your kind words.

Kim

Reply to KimD

Lol, i love your comment on djsharperimage’s profile.. “where you born with them”?

Reply to bbirishbug

Dearest Love, hospice work is never rough for me, only rewarding. I am truly sorry for the loss of your mother. I am delighted to hear that your mother’s hospice person made all the difference for her and your family during her last days. Know that your mother is well on the other side. Thank you so much for your kind words. Love & blessings always, Gracey

Reply to Gracey

Hello, I appreacate your words, however do you have a web site to see. It may be benifical to you in the long run.

Reply to Listener2

Hi MM, thanks for adding me as a friend! Now that I think of it, it was when I “lost” mySelf that I finally started taking steps to “find” mySelf…and that HAS led to the inner peace, joy, health and love that now fill my days. So I have no doubt at all that you, girl, will have what you desire! Take care, Love, Ilana :-)

Reply to amindwheart

Hi Mary, thanks for the comments on my profile. I am sure too that you will be succesfull in everything you want to achieve! You probably already are!

Reply to zinho

Thank you so much. I do intend on poking around a little more. I will use that saying a little more often. “This to shall pass”

Reply to skyz

Hey Mad Cookie Man ~ You are such a trip!! :)

Reply to meditatingmama

thank you for the kind words. i really appreciate it. :) you have great affirmations. I integrated some into mine. blessings.

Reply to THE PUMA

Peace Mary, Thanks for stopping by and reading a lil about me and my shared affimations. Visit my webpage sometime and maybe become a friend of the site. It looks like it could be a fit for you! another community of support and like minded people. Just click the visit hyperlink on my profile!

Reply to queenprincess

I wish you and Laurie lived near me. You guys are cool. We would be a force to be reconned with.

Reply to Smart_Routines_With_Enthusiasm

MM, you have a nice way of writing. I think there is a poet hiding inside you. Me have no good way, but you much good. :)

Reply to Smart_Routines_With_Enthusiasm

Hi MM, thanks for your post the other day. Am looking forward to chatting regularly.

Reply to Guby73

Have a fun and enlightening trip MM!

Reply to Smart_Routines_With_Enthusiasm

In response to themadcookieman’s comment:

Hi Jeff, sorry for the delay in responding… leaving town soon and trying to catch up with work.

I love your lyrics!! And it is SOOOOOOO TRUE!!! I can’t wait to hear the rest!! Hope you ended up getting some sleep!! :)

Reply to meditatingmama

Hi Meditating Mamma, I enjoyed reading your profile and wish you all the best on your journey of rediscovery, peace, love and happiness. You sound like a very interesting lady!

Reply to Guby73

Hey Mary, I went to bed early and woke up about three hours with a song hook in my head. What do you think?

…and God said Label your coffins within this class You’re drinkin’ your coffee a bit too fast Stop wastin’ your time sone, it’s gonna’ pass Time to look up ‘cause it just won’t last!

Reply to Smart_Routines_With_Enthusiasm

Hi Mary! Thankyou so much for your loving thoughts on my profile. I am so excited that I met you on here.

You will certaintly enjoying reading books from Rosemary Altea! She is a such an amazing lady. My ‘spinning’ is explained in one of her books “YOU OWN THE POWER”, I was totally bursting with excitement when I stumped upon it whilst reading the book, I couldnt believe I had found the answer I had been looking for since I was sixteen. All the answers I have been wanting to know were in her books. I sort of (meaning a glimspe, black shadow movements and white figures) see spirits thou not in the form Rosemary can see, my house have loving spirits that come to me when they have something to share with me. Its quite extraordinary. I feel very blessed to have this intunement with them and I feel relief and excited knowing where I will be going when my time is up, everything will be ok.

The first book I read was The Eagle and The Rose, You Own The Power and Soul Signs.

Soul Signs book is a very interesting read, I recommend you read that too.

I wish you so much love Mary! You deserve ALL and EVERYTHING! I take my hat off to you with having 5 gorgous children, you are one special lady and I am so wrapt to have met you.

I looking foward to getting to know you, this site is awesome!

Lots of loving thoughts sent to you Dee

Reply to Pure Essence

Hi, Mary!

Thank you very much for your positive thougts directed to me! I am glad that I can tell you I`ve got a job some of these days. And I am very satisfied with it! Last months, when I was looking for a job, I often remembered Louise Hay and her sentence: I the times of financial and economical crises always remember that it does not have to refer to you. You need just one job. It turns out just in that way!

Best regards and keep positive thougts!

Reply to Tanja

You gotta help me out some, I’m going crazy with the music posts!!!

Reply to Smart_Routines_With_Enthusiasm

Thanks for listening to my song, it means a lot when someone takes the time to take a look at your work. I’m glad you liked it, I’ve got a few more if you search a little on the net you can find some. Talk to you soon. Jeff

Reply to Smart_Routines_With_Enthusiasm

Hi MM :) Thanks for your comment. YeS I also like that affirmation about remaining unaffected by negative attitudes. Im a singer/songwriter and there is always people who wont like your material or wont give you an opportunity, but the important thing is to stay focused on your dreams and not let people bring you down. Wish you the best of luck with your little business, always believe in yourself no matter what people say or how the economy is, “we are what we think” stay positive!!…Warm regards and thanks for your comment. ~PinkMariana

Reply to pinkmariana1989

Hi Mary, Thank you for adding me as friend. You’re right Goodyear is close to Phoenix. :) I will admit one of the reasons that my family and I moved here because of the weather.

I think that your affirmations are empowering. One of the ways to elevate your energy is to set the intention for the day. When you wake up, before you get out of bed state what you want you want your energy level to be like, and specifically state that you want this maintained throughout the day. There are a few more techniques that I’m aware of that work with energy level. I hope this helps, and I look forward to getting to know you.

Reply to Mesmeric Surrender

Hi Mary, I am sending you lots of love for everything in your life(:

Reply to 💛💕ahhh momentum 🌈Ease,Joy & a hefty level of Safety are Mine 🌈

Hi Mary thanks for the invite. As others have told you your business sounds interesting. % children wow I only had 2 and they were a handleful, and challange. All tho my parents had 10 of us. They are both 87 now even tho my moms health is not soo good they are still around an I am so gratefull for that. My mom is my closest friend. Being the middle child I helped to raise the ones under me… guess that had a lot to do with only having 2. But I do have 7 grands . I wish you the best with your family and business but mostly with your affirmations, funny how our minds respond so well to postive programming brings a smile to my face every time . Have a wonderful day and looking forward to a friendship with you.

Reply to cathie

Hello Mary (MM),(:, Just spotted your caring message re: cheerleaders on this site. You are right this site is filled with support and unbelievable enthusiasm. And you have shown so beautifully how truly special and wise you are. I will never forget how you’ve shared your wisdom and your strength for my moving forward in a career that fits my experience and desires. To you, Mary my best!!!!!!!!(: And may your business, family and personal life always be in a place that brings you joy and peace.

Reply to 💛💕ahhh momentum 🌈Ease,Joy & a hefty level of Safety are Mine 🌈

hi Mary, I sent you an email yesterday - :)

hope you had a lovely weekend away!

Liz

Reply to lizvr

Thank you for the comment Mary. I thought up my user name because I prefer A LITTLE anonymity. For quite some time I have had on my wall a collection of 3 Mardi Gras peacock-colored feather masks (isn’t there another name for them?) and an acquired small framed relief Phantom of the Opera mask in the collection. Glad to be here and I love the positive stuff, which I don’t get nearly enough of in my life.

Reply to FeatherMask

Hello Mary, I’ve gotten a lot out of reading your profile and I think you have the most awesome business I’ve seen in a long time! I will take your advice and get some assistance in determining my next career step. I’ve had my own business for 23 years but I’ve outgrown it and just last week, decided that I must move on and up. I love people, music, education, fabulous food, beauty, and health. There’s got to be something there for me in all of that. So.. I’m into radical trust and fine-tuning my listening skills. So, I’m all ears…..

Reply to Nancy

Mary, Phil’s Ebook is wonderful(: I’ll tell him so(:

Reply to 💛💕ahhh momentum 🌈Ease,Joy & a hefty level of Safety are Mine 🌈

Hi MM, thanks for the nice comment. I hope you like some of my music. You can find some for free if you google Jeff Dumas and Music. (There is also an actor named Jeff Dumas, but I am the music guy!)

Reply to Smart_Routines_With_Enthusiasm

Hi Mary… thank you for adding me as a friend. This is a wonderful site and it is even more wonderful to make friends with somebody as wonderful as you.

Wishing you prosperity in your business and happiness in your life.

Reply to lin stapler

Hi again, MeditatingMama, what a beautiful note you sent to me. I love your appreciation for everything! And you’re right Fl. is beautiful. I once lived in Ca., and have missed mountains and variety of people from that period of time I was there. Though, I am grateful to be here now. Continue to write me, I enjoy the person you are.

Reply to 💛💕ahhh momentum 🌈Ease,Joy & a hefty level of Safety are Mine 🌈

Hi meditatingmamma, I sent you an email(:

Reply to 💛💕ahhh momentum 🌈Ease,Joy & a hefty level of Safety are Mine 🌈

Thank you for your welcome comment - It has been COLD here in southern Arizona lately - but I’m sure nothing to what others are going through! Still - I’m spoiled! :)

Reply to sArizona

Hi Mary,

I love your profile, your intentions are very clear and working the affirmations you are on your way, I am sure of that! I read the posts here and you sound amazing with what you have accomplished. I am self employed, too, as I am not a fan of corporate world either. I am here to create a well balanced life for myself and my family and sounds like the company is just perfect!

Wishing you a beautiful and prosperous new year!

Eva

Reply to tradergirl

Hello, I just wanted to say hello.

Reply to Smart_Routines_With_Enthusiasm

Hi Mary, you have quite a story. I would love to learn more from you!

Reply to 💛💕ahhh momentum 🌈Ease,Joy & a hefty level of Safety are Mine 🌈

Hi Mary,

Im laughing here, my girlfriend and I when we are together always say I am slim, sexy healthy wealthy and wise :o)) The spice trade sounds great and ou have achived so much, maybe over the net year you can drive a bit of that planning into me. I love your Cultivating a peaceful, harmonious life and meeting new people. its all about balance isnt it. Look forward to visiting your site.

Sue

Reply to Sue

Hi there love your name, you also sound amazing I look forward to catching up sorry been busy. If I dont get back to you before Christmas have a safe and Happy one speak soon. Sue

Reply to Sue

great profile MM. /and thank you for your comments on mine. We seem to be traveling a similar path—

Reply to stormyweather

Hi Blogalicious,

How funny, because I absolutely love your name!! :) It sounds like you have a very exciting life!! Travel is my next goal in life after I get my body back to its happy self. PS: I’m a cat person, too!! I have two (Meow & Tiger Lily - named by my children).

Reply to meditatingmama

Hi meditatingmama,

I liked your name so much I had to check out your site - and I’m glad I did. Thanks for the biz advice. I’ve thought about it but didn’t know much about self employment. Your post is very helpful. Blogacious

Reply to Blogacious

Thank you for your kind words. From the time I was little, I knew I wanted to own my own business. I am not very good at rigidity and rules. To me, it makes better sense to do what is right regardless of policy and procedures. I didn’t make a stellar employee, but as a business owner, I have found my niche!!

I was laid off from my job while on maternity leave with my fifth child (I’m no longer bitter!). There were no jobs to be found. However, the government has a fabulous program called “Workforce Investment Act” or WIA for short. They will pay 100% for tuition, books, supplies, etc for two years. You have write a little essay how it will make you employable again. I think it is for people who get laid off. I chose an Entrepreneurial Degree at the local community college. They work very closely with the Small Business Association and S.C.O.R.E. I was given many free things through the college, such as marketing help, financial/accounting help, legal advice…etc. There is so much free help out there, if you just know where to look / how to get it.

My husband is from another country. He always dreamed about selling artwork and housewares from his homeland. However, after doing some business analysis, we found out that the people are more interested in his country’s culinary history. As it turns out, he is a fabulous gourmant. So, we started importing gourmet oils & spices from his country. It turned out to work so well, that we both became full time at the business and eventually hired others and the rest is history.

For those seeking self employment, I highly recommend it. However, you have to be very risk oriented. AND… you have to love and believe with your whole heart about your business. There were days when it was just love and passion for my company that got me through the tough times. (and a firm belief that I was safe and all was well…thank you Louise Hay). Go in with your eyes wide open…and you will never be a corporate slave again!!

Reply to meditatingmama

MeditatingMomma,

I enjoyed reading your profile. You and your business sound wonderful!! How did your business come about?

Reply to 💛💕ahhh momentum 🌈Ease,Joy & a hefty level of Safety are Mine 🌈

Thank you for your kind thoughts. We had a lovely Thanksgiving and I hope yours was a pleasure also.

I have an gourmet style online store. Mainly my affirmations were very specific. I am making $(fill in the blank) per month easily and effortlessly.

I always chose very high numbers that couldn’t be explained away by a change in business practices. In fact, the things that happened were out of my control, such as magazines doing articles on my company… or large contracts coming my way without having done anything to seek them.

Sometimes, I would say to myself things like, “Body & Soul Magazine will write an article about us.” It wasn’t immediate, but say, three or four months later…I’d get a call from a customer saying they saw us in the magazine. It was quite thrilling.

Are you thinking of starting your own business? I would never work as a slave to a corporation again. It isn’t the same even if the money is. My favorite part of the business is the freedom and creativity I have…priceless!!

I hope this somewhat helps. -M

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I wish for you success in rediscovering what makes you happy and in finding your inner peace. I wish that for ALL of us! Hope you enjoyed your thanksgiving and are looking forward to a happy holiday season! May I ask you to share what type of business you have and the kind of affirmations that worked for you?

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