The Secret…
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Like so many that are self employed I have been a bit worried about the economy. While I do not at the moment have any employees….my company consists of me, myself and I….going out of business is not an option. Still I cannot deny the fact that I am actually seeing a decrease in business….and that more people are grumbling over prices, money issues of their own. People trying their best to negotiate lower prices….sigh, it is not that I am unsympathetic to everyone’s financial issues….I too must put food on the table, and care for the three dogs as well….not to mention pay the dreaded “Bills”. As an artist….well not really sure one needs to “purchase” my services or products, although surrounding yourself with pretty paintings, and portraits of those you love will make your living space one that is a joy to be in 
I am NOT a financial expert…still, I hear so much negativity….these are indeed scary times…..but I wonder, do they really have to be? Below are just A few things I have been doing….
*Support you local small businesses.
*Support your local Artists. Many of the prints, artwork purchased through many stores, flea markets…well so many artists here in the states have such wonderful artwork for sale, for those on a budget most also sell prints. Even I sell prints which are printed on Epson paper and sold through the
Paw Prints Store.
*Buy American Made products whenever you can….
<<I go more then out of my way on this one. Harder to do these days for we are no longer buying US made products….and when we complain about it….well it is our own spending habits that have been the cause. The American companies have left the states for inexpensive labor and we have gobbled it up for cheaply made products where employees make next to nothing….cause and effect dear friends.>
So…now back to the secret….while grooming Niki the other day, due to her being partially paralyzed her coat must be kept short due to sanitary reasons….I also had the TV on….Oprah to be exact. I never get to watch daytime TV…..I was not really paying attention for grooming Niki is a challenge (she is very hyper sensitive to the touch along some areas of her spine and her rear legs).
I overheard them discussing the Secret and how it changed their lives….now I could not stop and pay attention….got the jest and moved on to the chore at hand….made a mental note to look up Oprahs web site and get the info. I ordered one of the books that was being discussed…then looked up info on the net.
This morning I made a little story board of my wants and desires… mine was pretty modest….sort of like writing goals. On my board is a computer for I am in the market for one (wanting an Apple), I would like to sell more prints, create more portraits and paintings…..a larger studio .office…..on a beach, or in the mountains On my board I also placed heath issues for I have been so struggling to take better care of myself, loose weight…..get organized in all areas. The board is about your hopes, dreams and possibilities, or making all a possibility….Being POSITIVE and Thankful. As I await the arrival of my books I would hope that many of my blog readers are doing the same (if so share your tale), or for those that are interested…..give it a try….take control of your life, your not alone, I am on the same journey!
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