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| Complicating My Life Has Simplified Everything |
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Have you ever had thoughts of how you would like things to be? Kind of like a little fantasy world you escape to, but then the “reality voices” chime in and say, “You can't do that! People would talk! You've got bills to pay, and kids to feed...just forget about it and get back to work!” Your heart sinks, and you sit back down at your desk. Those fantasy thoughts are the REAL you reaching out to be heard, but the real world of working, family, stress, commuting and fast food bear down and tell you there is no escape.
Well, I am an escape artist. I can figure out a way to get out of any mess. I am the master of taking a big leap and having faith there is something to catch me when I land. I've even decided that by taking the leap for myself, I will also take it for others, test the waters, and show anyone the way who wants to follow.
My friends, family and acquaintances are all puzzled by my lifestyle. They simply can't understand why I've made the choices I have, they probably think I am a control freak, or that I will eventually become overwhelmed, overly stressed or destitute. What they don't understand, is that I am the happiest I have ever been, and I honored myself enough to quit the rat race and become who I really am.
Fourteen months ago I left a bad marriage, and pulled my kids out of school. My son had three nervous breakdowns in one year, he was emotionally retreating and experiencing outbursts of anger. I moved into a two bedroom apartment and enrolled in a homeschooling program.
Eight months ago I quit my “corporate america” job and became an internet entrepreneur. I had a little money saved up and took the leap to become self-employed.
So now I am a single mom, I homeschool, and work at home. Why did I complicate things? Wasn't it easier to send my kids to school everyday? Go to work and receive a paycheck? Pick up fast food, come home and watch TV...have two days a week to do laundry, grocery shop and clean house? Why did I leave that life? I'll tell you why, it was a horrible existence. My health and stress level were aging me beyond my years. My son lost his faith in me as a parent, he did not feel supported or loved. School was not teaching him anything, he drifted off in class and they allowed it. They sent him home with his classroom assignments AND homework...he was literally schooling from 8am until midnight. He was frustrated, acting out, and slipping away. We were no longer a family.
Fast forward to my current life. I let my children sleep in the morning while I work. We school at home approximately 4 hours a day. Everyday events such as shopping, cooking, running errands become learning experiences. We eat at home and make wholesome meals, experiment with recipes and have improved our digestion. We exercise regularly, take walks, swim, ride bikes. Our stress level is practically nil, my back pain and headaches are completely gone. My son hugs me, talks to me, tells me jokes and stories...he enjoys his life and makes plans for his future.
So, by complicating my life I have actually simplified it. That's not all, the greatest reward is yet to come. It is my sincerest hope that I am paving the way for other families to achieve their dreams and goals. Working from home does not have to be a scary concept...scary in the sense that there is a huge risk or investment. Not at all. I started my business with less than $1000 and it doesn't take up all of my time to run it. Its simple, it works, and I can show others how to do it.
What really needs to happen within all of us is to see the possibilities. The media is designed to scare us into submission and believe that we need to keep “doing the do” or risk bankruptcy, homelessness and failure. Open your eyes and see the change that is happening in society. Turn off the news and talk to your neighbor. Learn how money can work for you instead of you working for money. Be brave, not scared. Be someone your children can look up to and idolize...look them in the eyes and tell them how much they are loved and wanted.
Complicate your life and simplify.
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| We used to sing a lot of Linda Ronstadt when I was a kid. Not sure what that has to do with my blog...but...HEY! How's it going? I've have had a rockin week. I'm a stay at home single mom...makin a ton of money on the internet. No man bringin home the bacon just MEEEE! Everyone is looking at me like I'm crazy. My kids are home with me too, we homeschool and do whatever we want in life. My boys play piano, cook, sing, and tell jokes. We love to travel and go to waterparks...our life is OUR life! Oh! I drive my dream car too...see pic. How good does that sound to you? Ask me how I do it? Go ahead, I dare ya! |
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