Things are so up in the air right now, but I have been wanting to get on here and write, in general, for a while now. I am risking imperfection a lot these days in order to simply get my messages and products out to where they are (hopefully) needed.
So much feels uncertain and I know that a lot of folks are dealing with having their lives disrupted schedule-wise as well as having the fear of the unknown hovering over everything.
One thing that I am grateful for, is seeing how many people are rising to the occasion to not only get creative in terms of their own businesses but to help others out. Local businesses and people unexpectedly stuck at home with children…big organizations like the Metropolitan Opera streaming productions for free. I have been able to use my social media skills to not only promote for the small, family owned, business I work for (Cuban Liquor), but to share information about other local businesses’ events, schedule changes and new offerings via our platform. We are all just making it up as we go along and trying to support our community, which gives me hope.
As for me personally, I am naturally a homebody and homesteading is my norm…for which I am grateful. I only have my dog Sam and I to worry about locally (I am grateful for technology that helps me keep in touch with my relatives and friend-family who are of great support). I also had been on the verge of burnout what with deciding to expand my own small business this year, and last Sunday was the first real day off I have had in a long time (with all my extracurricular activities being cancelled: Opera, Church Choir and Volunteering). I was neglecting my apartment, and my health…if I am being honest. They say that when we neglect things long enough, we are made to slow down…this seems to be happening on a global level right now.
As for my small business, I will continue to go to C&C Mercantile on Saturdays to make stuff as long as I can…and I will always be available to chat about ways to support our immune systems…there or via online (I feel privileged to support, work for, and within so many small, local businesses right now). I have the ability to do FaceTime sessions, or Zoom meetings. I am still a little nervous about the idea of doing a Facebook Live…but we will see. My favorite part about what I do is the in person aspect, but in these times we must use the resources we have! And I would still like to be able to help people by sharing my knowledge. In that spirit, I am still planning on teaching my class on plants for the immune system on March 28th at The Peace of Mind Center, where you can also purchase some of my products locally.
I do want to work on my Etsy shop so I can more easily ship products. I am also always willing to do product handoffs. I was thinking about a subscription box…but one thing at a time…
So for now…Love and Light.