Change Is Afoot

Happy day at zm! I've hired two beautiful workerbees. Their names are Kristal and Alice. You'll meet them soon. Kristal starts Friday, Alice starts Sunday. Their presence will free me up to do other things I desperately want to be freed up to do. Namely:

• Finish writing my book
• Plan and lead women's retreats
• Train for next summer's triathlon
• Explore new markets for zm candles
• Keep legs waxed, skin exfoliated, body massaged, hair cut + colored, etc., ad infinitum
• Create new candles
• Look into becoming a personal coach

Jennifer Louden is giving a talk later this month and asked for my thoughts on staying fresh when your passion becomes your paycheck. Here's what I shared, where I'm at:

"This is really timely, as I've just hired someone to replace me at zena moon. After 6+ years doing what I loved, the message I heard from God on the drive home from Taos, actually, was that I've been promoted. My now what isn't entirely clear, but I have to make room before it can show up. So I'm handing over the reins. Letting go. Stretching. Entering the unknown again, which is grace on wheels! Praying for clear direction -- then following it as best I can. Reminding myself, over and over, that God pays for what God orders. And -- this is soooooo pivotal -- I don't have to do ANYTHING alone. Asking for help is part of my daily spiritual practice. Not just from Spirit, but from others."

I'm reminded of the quote by Toni Morrison, "Wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weights you down." It's been a really good day here. I hope where you are too.

(Fabulous cartoon from Gaping Void.)

Comments

[Chris (is sad)]

Promise you will never like Alice more than me?

I don't know about this new arrangement...

Hi, I'm Kristal's mom and she is so excited about working with you...I know she will do a great job for you so you can go on and shave your legs or whatever you have to do..Best wishes, Jean

[WATCH CHRiS DANCE!!!]

So... Click the URL below (the one after "Posted by") if you want to watch me dance...

PS: I hadn't taken a shower yet, note the grossness of Chris.

PPS: It's best with the sound on.