Dear Nurtured Entrepreneur,

Sometimes moving gently with the ebbs and flows of creative entrepreneurship is challenging.  The time of ebb tides—when clients and/or work fall away, recede, decline.  The time that is so perfect for picking up other work with passion, perhaps a home improvement project or an artistic craft.  But often it is also the time when Ego, standing in only-ankle-deep water, looks at us and says unkind things like,

 

“Tide’s never coming in again.”

“Guess they don’t really need you.” 

“I don’t think they really like your work.” 

“Uh-oh.  Maybe you should have kept your corporate day job.” 

 

As small business entrepreneurs, we’ve navigated the sea and shore.  We know these waters.  We know that full tides always follow ebb tides, but still we give at least one ear to that little wheedling voice.

In keeping with my tidal theme, know that now is the time for the blessing of the fleet, YOUR fleet of self-nurturing blessings!  Launch them with deep appreciation.  First, the lead craft, the one whose bell resonates with your own heart the most (for example):

  •  People are looking for exactly what I have to offer.  We are naturally and easily drawn together.

Then the rest of the fleet (for example):

  •  I choose to feel worthy and deserving.
  • I do work I love, and I am well paid for it.
  • I am open and receptive to my next steps in life.  I allow new doors to open.
  • My support system is strong and loving.

Send them out with flags flying, then sit back and enjoy the view while you watch the tide come in.

Until next time …

 

 

 

 

 

 

“The sailor cannot see the North, but knows the Needle can.”
Emily Dickinson, in a letter to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, 1862