I've been working as a training consulting for the last 7 years. The biggest perk of the job is that I get to work from my "home office" AKA my bed in pajamas (optional). I'm blessed to really enjoy my work and have a talent for what I do. However, the biggest drawbacks are no benefits AND being paid hourly so if the job only has 5 hours worth of work for you that week, you only get paid for 5 hours. Booooo!!! Also, a project can end without ANY notice so you learn to keep money in the bank at ALL times.

I've been on a project for a great company for the last 3 months that has not kept me busy (hence why I've been up in this joint so much ). In fact, last month's invoice was less than 60 hours. However, there's GREAT potential for long term work if they can get it together. I'm very obssessive when it comes to money, paying bills on time, balancing my checkbook, projections for future earnings, and all-around budgeting and financial planning. (Although, you may not know this from my shoe threads )

This morning I woke up kinda dejected, because I'd just had to let another side gig go cuz they woefully underestimated the project's budget so I was basically working for free, plus I was ending my THIRD month of NOT billing full time hours for my main client. This week I sent emails to all my old colleagues looking for side gig opportunities. I was starting to get concerned and antsy. Now, I'm not overly religious, nor do I attend church regularly, however I do believe that I've had angels looking out for me and that a higher power is always guiding my steps. So, this morning I decided to let go of the anxiety and leave it in God's hands and let Him take it.

After this proclamation, I turned off my computer and took a 30 minute nap. When I awoke and got back online, I received an email from a consulting company that submitted my resume to IBM a few weeks ago saying that they want to hire me for a long-term, telecommuting position, at MY rate, with NO interview, a GUARANTEED 40 hours, starting in 10 days.

I said all this to say that God is Good, and although I wasn't desperate or down to my last dime or anything I was concerned that the situation couldn't continue. Mama has five mortgages to pay and it was starting to cut into my shoe budget.

So for me!

Well, Orgers let's talk about times when you were down and out and something semi-miraculous happened just in the nick of time.
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Awesome!! Congrats!!! well done!

shanti0608 said:

Thanks! Sometimes you gotta let shit go and not obsess over it. Definitely a load off.

wonderful

"I decided to let go of the anxiety"

When we can truely do just that - doors will open

Congrats

Mach said:

Thanks, honey. Sometimes we are our own worst enemies and block our own blessings with our attitude, outlook, and negativity. I can't STAND negativity.






Wait. . . was that negative.

I had just gotten back from Wales and my hair had grown out a bit. It was hot here in Florida, and my hair was frizzing.

Well, I accidentally overslept and missed a hair appointment with my stylist , but he managed to fit me in the very next week at the same time.

It was one of those situations where I should have known better , but I just messed up. It was as if I had turned my back on Jason, my hairdresser, and denied him. He could have said that I needed to book something weeks out, but instead, he was cool about it.

Because of his generosity and kindness I managed to avoid going to Supercuts or Fantastic Sams that week.

SCNDLS said:

I would say MOST times though

I have just had 2 experiences in the last 10 days where I was doing just that to myself and when I was able to truely just let it go - OH GOODNESS the ease of wonderful things flowing in to replace the resistance



are you being negitive ?

Imago said:

Thanks for sharing that story. Sometimes, even when we don't deserve it, the Gods of Cosmetology smile upon us and save us from an atrocious bargain haircut.

Mach said:

I agree! The energy used to resist or "handle" a situation often is better used just being still and not fucking with shit all the time.

SCNDLS said:

you know, the mind gets so filled with crap and chatter it blocks the flow of the heart ...

I got tired of draining myself

shut the mind chatter the fuck off and stay in the FLOW man

SCNDLS said:

Mach said:

Whut, whut!!! Go, on Deepak fuckin' Chopra!

Now, I don't know if this means anything but while I was napping for SOME reason I dreamed that I was getting my hair done, and somebody brought in the cutest, fatest baby and while I was playing with him I put his damn feet in my mouth. I woke up INSTANTLY like, "WTF, was that???"

SCNDLS said:

I have been to several of his seminars and met him once - have the signed book and all that jazz

I am reading a book right now on Deadly emotions and I guess I am vibin out

SCNDLS said:

While I was at the beach I had a dream I lost and pulled out all my back teeth on the left ( heart ) side

reminds me- gotta go research that one up

Now, I'm not overly religious, nor do I attend church regularly, however I do believe that I've had angels looking out for me and that a higher power is always guiding my steps. So, this morning I decided to let go of the anxiety and leave it in God's hands and let Him take it.





i know the sceptics will call it co-incidence, but i believe that all we have to do is clear our minds and relax. if it is meant to be it will happen.

well done on the job.

Mach said:

Again, WTF???

angelcat said:

I know this is too true. I don't believe in coincidence. There've been too many against all odds-type blessings in my life to chalk it up to dumb luck. Thanks!
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I really needed to hear this story today, thanks for sharing. it reminds me to get out of the way and to BREATHE.

let go and let GOD.

butterfli25 said:

Relax.Relate.Release.

SCNDLS said:

, the Tao of . . .



congratulations.

today really is a day of messages! I just got this in an email


Wisdom of the soul

1. No one can ruin your day without YOUR permission.
2. Most people will be about as happy, as they decide to be.
3. Others can stop you temporarily, but only you can do it permanently.
4. Whatever you are willing to put up with, is exactly what you will have.
5. Success stops when you do.
6. When your ship comes in... make sure you are willing to unload it.
7. You will never "have it all together."
8. Life is a journey. not a destinatio n. Enjoy the trip!
9. The biggest lie on the planet: "When I get what I want I will be happy."
10. The best way to escape your problem is to solve it.
11. I've learned that ultimately 'takers' lose and 'givers' win.
12. Life's precious moments don't have value, unless they are shared.
13. If you don't start, it's certain you won't arrive.
14. We often fear the thing we want the most.
15. Everyone hears what you say. Friends listen to what you have to say. Best
friends listen to what you don't say!
16. Yesterday was the deadline for all complaints.
17. Look for opportunities... not guarantees.
18. Life is what's coming.... not what was.
19. Success is getting up one more time.
20. Now is the most interesting time of all.
21. When things go wrong.....don't go with them.
22. Sometimes the majority only means that all the fools are on the same side.
23. God can mend all broken hearts. You just have to give Him all the piec es.
24. A person who asks a question might be a fool for five minutes, but a person
who doesn't ask, is a fool forever.
25. A best friend is like a four leaf clover... hard to find,and lucky to have.
26. A friend is someone who reaches for your hand but touches your heart.
27. A coincidence is when God performs a miracle, and decides to remain
anonymous.
28. I don't have to attend every argument I'm invited to.
29. Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God's
grace... and your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God's grace.
30. Our eyes are placed in front because it is more important to look ahead than
to look back.

namepeace said:

Ohhhhhmmmmm. . . .

butterfli25 said:

I'm sending this to my peeps now.

SCNDLS said:

I just did too

Mach said:

I've already gotten a few responses. That resonated with folks.

SCNDLS said:

many do for me and some don't

that's the beauty of it

Congratulations Scndls.



And butterfly that was beautiful.

morningsong said:

Thanks!