One Step Backwards is the Right Step Forward, Right?
Here we are again at the end of another year. In some ways I feel like I’m no further along than I was when I began. I talked myself out of the retail space I bid on, maybe it was a mistake, but I don’t think it was the right space for me. The space was huge, more than I needed and a little more than what I wanted to spend. It was hidden and would be difficult to access if I stayed open longer then 5pm. So…..after they did accept my bid, I had to regretfully decline.
Maybe it’s not a bad thing because I really want an ideal space and a smaller space that I can pack shelves to the ceiling with fabulous stuff! Unfortunately, small retail spaces I am figuring out are hard to find where I am. But, I am holding out waiting for the “ideal” spot. Hopefully it pops up soon because there is only so much space I can operate in out of my home! *laughing*
With that being said, I have made huge strides in my home creating my business space. It has been an amazing liberating process as I clear out clutter to make way for production and my spaces feel AMAZING! I am still working on completing the next phase of making room and can’t wait to show it off.
I am somewhat relieved I didn’t take the retail space as finances have taken a turn and this might have been a huge mistake if I had jumped on my first space! (my current pay-my-bills job has taken a huge hit with this virus and I am not sure it’s going to recover). I am also truly thankful for the direction this virus has pushed me. Putting more focus on THIS dream. This lifelong dream that I NEVER in a thousand years even thought was a possibility.
Doing this and staying home allows me to keep my overhead lower right now while I continue to get my retail portion of this business off the ground.
This year has STILL been amazing and I am only manifesting better things for next year. While we are still in the midst of a pandemic world I keep thinking to myself this was the right decision. Plus I am home with my doggies, which I love, and get to work where I am most comfortable. I think as long as I can get this going and continue to have room for more product, I will be staying home. I am CONSTANTLY on the look out for my retail space, but know now more of exactly what I want.
If you are reading this, thank you. Thank you for following me along my journey and helping my dream become reality. What began as my online book of shadows (my Instagram) has opened the doors for my dreams to manifest and I couldn’t be more grateful to my followers and the people who support what I am doing.
This next year is going to continue to bring both my followers and myself more amazing things as I push to do what I love most! Wishing everyone a wonderful Yule, Christmas & Happy New Year as we move into 2022.
Crystal Moon