Recharged From My Respite

A respite, a small break or postponement, is something I need often. Some definitions add “unpleasant” when referring to respite, but for me, the writing of these lists aren’t unpleasant. At times, typically during an adjustment period, I need a bit of time off. I need to focus my energies in other directions and since this list is more my way of communing with my Creator, I’m quite certain He is understanding of my intent and my actions.With that being said, I’m back.

It’s a Friday and the the end of another week of working as a freelancer. Some find it fulfilling, others like myself, find it a means to an end. I’m about six or seven months into this endeavor and I can say with all honesty it’s been interesting. It’s been a source of much needed income. It’s been a way to revisit past experiences and rekindle my “inner salesman.” It’s been a way to acknowledge that I’m doing things for a penance of compensation for others, that when I’m doing them for myself and my business, the return on efforts would be at least one hundred times greater. It’s been an eye opening experience and I’ve learned more about myself and what I truly desire than I have in years.

I’m not about to abandon this income stream. I’ll use it to stay afloat while building other income streams. I’m quite capable of walking, talking, and chewing gum at the same time. I’m no longer a neophyte. I can be compensated for one skill set, while working and developing another business and building a different enterprise.

For years, my pattern was to start projects and not finish them. Today, I’m no longer that person. I’m working on projects, this freelancing opportunity, as a means to complete other projects. I don’t have to go “all in” on one endeavor. Not that I won’t in the future, but at this moment, the timing isn’t right. Going all in and focusing my energy into another venture would be folly. My other projects require expertise I don’t possess and I’m unable to pay outside experts solely on sweat equity. Keeping on this path is what’s needed at the moment. Two or three months from now, things may be different, but today, this is what’s needed.

Today, Friday, June 2, 2023, I am grateful that:

I’m back to writing. I didn’t really miss writing so much this time around. Mostly because I made a conscious decision to take a small break. It does feel good to have my fingers on the keyboard, doing this again.

Herb and I had a regularly scheduled call yesterday. It’s refreshing and fulfilling at the same time. Glad we’ve developed such a great relationship over the years.

I’ve been able to make some headway on two endeavors. This weekend, I’ll work on putting together my portfolio for one project. I’ve even gotten to a spot of choosing my niche. It’s something I’m intimately aware of and I’m certain I’ll be able to communicate effectively within my chosen market.

Two hours of prep work earlier this week, coupled with about three or four more hours over the weekend will provide me with content for at least five months. It's amazing how much more efficient and effective we can be when we leverage the expertise of others.

Have you been on break too long?

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