Bright Shiny Objects

Few people will notice that this post is the first one in a few months. That’s because I’m still feeling my way along in the blogosphere so I don’t have a lot of traffic. Actually, I’m still feeling my way in the world of Internet Business. I really love it and I’m very passionate about what I am doing here.

But even so, when you are exploring new things it is easy to lose touch with why you started on the journey in the first place. It is easy to wander off on side roads and get lost. There is value in getting lost though. Eventually you remember where you wanted to go and you recommit to getting there with more drive and determination. And you are more knowledgeable and a bit wiser for the experience.

I recently wandered down one of these paths. I chased a bright shiny object. Money. And I know better. I know that when I focus on my passions and my dreams then the money flows and I am taken care of. But sometimes the fear gets in the way.

If you have read my About Me page then you know that I am a single mom with a developmentally disabled son, Matthew. I also have a newly turned 18-year-old daughter. My son’s father is local and he and his wife are very supportive and involved in Matthew’s life. But they are Matthew’s family, not mine. And my family is all sitting up on a cloud in heaven playing in a Harp Band. I can still hear them (my mother in particular) in my head giving advice (some helpful, some not so much) and I can still feel their hugs. Don’t tell anyone - most people I know already think I’m nuts but I don’t want to confirm their suspicions.

So what this means is that I’m a very independent person - by nature and necessity. But every now and then I get scared and wonder, what will happen if…
…like two years ago when my full time client handed me my walking papers.

When the fear jumps in it is because I forgot that I made it through that tough time - and many others. It is because I forgot that I have a wonderful family who loves and supports me but I don’t have to buy them Birthday and Christmas presents. Ok, so they don’t buy me presents either but its ok - I’ll buy my own and be assured of getting what I want!

Mom was right (please don’t tell her, I’ll never hear the end of it - all the way from her cloud and above the harp music!) - not all that glitters is gold. Sometimes the gold is the stuff right in front of you - it just needs a little polish.

I learned a lot on my trek down the rabbit hole so it was by no means a waste of time. And some of it will help you, my readers (once you find me) in your journey.

But you know the best part? Even though my blog is new, someday, in the not too distant future, I will have more readers. You will share your stories with me - your fears, your joys, your mistakes and your successes. I can’t wait to hear them and to get to know you.

It’s a Small World - after all.

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