Heard about some university students doing a fund raiser to bring awareness to issues of homelessness. They are spending five days camped out somewhere. When I heard this I thought of how close being homeless has come for our family. I don't share those worries with my children. I want them to succeed in their classes and not have the added worry of whether they have to be up rooted and living in someone's basement or in our van. I struggle every month to ensure we get the rent paid. The rentals are barely affordable and I have no way to ever own my home. I am always worried we won't have a home. I don't have a job right now that will ease the situation a bit. Every month the threat of homelessness hovers over us. But on the positive side, it is people like these students and others who care and attempt to understand, that reveals a glimmer of light in a seemingly endless dark tunnel. Prayers to them and may all the good they have shared be returned tenfold in those moments of need.
Survival tip for the day. I have to continue with this one; "get out there". I am making calls and stepping through doors meeting people. Getting involved and taking advantage of any "free" training/information sessions. I am realizing that i have knowledge others are willing to pay me to share! Now that is a plus! Now the challenge is for those people to follow through on that and send some money my way. Now I am sounding money hungry...maybe just hungry. :)
* I am making daily goals. eg. Today I need to find a way to get milk, sugar, bread, and bathroom tissue. That may sound trivial, meaningless to some but to have those basics sure make life seem ok in our home. Sometimes I can only get one or two items but i still feel good because I did it.
* I keep a journal/day planner that is kept with me at all times with a to do list. This list also includes items that are part of a more long term goal...never know could be sooner.
* I spend more time focused on succeeding.
* I read articles highlighting the successes of others and how they did it. Not only do I get the added inspiration but also carry with me another flourishing idea!
One such idea was a "vision board". I was told to put up or carry a constant reminder of those things I desire/need, in the form of photographs, associations, colors, senses, etc.
* MOST IMPORTANTLY! I DO NOT FORGET TO SMILE. THE JOURNEY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT. HECK I EVEN JOINED A 'LAUGHTER CLUB' HAHAHAHA...CHECK IT OUT!
To tell you the truth there is more richness in my life now just because I opened my mind and freed my spirit. No money can buy that. I used to hate when people would say that...but it is true...just still need the money :)
Friday, March 20, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Let's Learn How to Make Money
Okay so i have been doing some reading or research on how to make money. The online resource is so vast this research could take up so much of my time I would never have time for anything else. So I am going to begin. First, what have I learned so far? I read over and over the best way to retire early is to start saving early. So when I was maybe 16 in my first job I should have been informed of the reality that tomorrow would require that I pay bills and the little paycheck could have accumulated over time and built a pretty good nest egg for these trying times. Well that didn't happen and I was never taught much about saving for tomorrow. So I am telling my children and helping them to begin their accounts on a steady basis so they will have something saved in the later years.
Okay, now the next thing I learned is that there are no quick get rich ideas out there that are 100% guaranteed.
Next, make money using what you already know and are passionate about. I like to create! I love to write! Not only do i come up with some great ideas i can also see it through to its fruition. So I guess the next step would be to start with a project that would also generate some income. then I would use that to invest in more materials. I should have a dollar goal that would allow me to put toward something that could generate more money. I have always like the idea of property investments and sustainable living projects.
I think the most important thing is to get started by reading as much as you can about the area of interest. Attend the free seminars that may be in the area and speak with others that are closely connected. And when in doubt scribble it on a piece of paper, read it remember the experience and toss the paper in the trash. Leave it there because doubt only clouds the inspiration to succeed that should be the thought each morning!
Now the reality! In a week my family and I are homeless. There is nothing I can do about it. I have done all that I can. So I surrendered to the idea that I cannot change this from happening but I am excited by the new journey. We'll do okay and in no time we will be back on our feet. My daughter had her first recital today. My son received 'the' phone call for a new job with higher pay and more hours. I have been asked to submit a manuscript of poetry. It will all work out. ALL IS GOOD AND THE WAY IT SHOULD BE.
Okay, now the next thing I learned is that there are no quick get rich ideas out there that are 100% guaranteed.
Next, make money using what you already know and are passionate about. I like to create! I love to write! Not only do i come up with some great ideas i can also see it through to its fruition. So I guess the next step would be to start with a project that would also generate some income. then I would use that to invest in more materials. I should have a dollar goal that would allow me to put toward something that could generate more money. I have always like the idea of property investments and sustainable living projects.
I think the most important thing is to get started by reading as much as you can about the area of interest. Attend the free seminars that may be in the area and speak with others that are closely connected. And when in doubt scribble it on a piece of paper, read it remember the experience and toss the paper in the trash. Leave it there because doubt only clouds the inspiration to succeed that should be the thought each morning!
Now the reality! In a week my family and I are homeless. There is nothing I can do about it. I have done all that I can. So I surrendered to the idea that I cannot change this from happening but I am excited by the new journey. We'll do okay and in no time we will be back on our feet. My daughter had her first recital today. My son received 'the' phone call for a new job with higher pay and more hours. I have been asked to submit a manuscript of poetry. It will all work out. ALL IS GOOD AND THE WAY IT SHOULD BE.
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