Hazel said:
That's a fantastic goal! But a huge one. But if you break it down into small goals I'm sure you'll succeed. From what I've seen of you on this forum, you're very passionate about what you do and you have the drive to overcome obstacles.
What's the first step to achieving this goal? You're already a LMT. What other modalities do you need to learn? Or are you going to hire a yoga instructor, a bodyworker, reiki practitioner, life coach, etc? Is there a spiritual retreat near you where you could talk to the owners and get advice? Perhaps if you went to your local SBA office, you could get advice on writing a business plan.
Are you going to be the sole owner or have a partnership? What about administration? Who's going to set up appointments and greet the clients? Where do you want this retreat to be located?
Okay, I'll stop here but I'm sure if you channel your frustration and apply it to one small step at a time, you'll achieve your dream.
wooooow thats a lot to think about! I know I want to become certified as a yoga instructor (but have to learn yoga itself first so thats gonna be a while)... I def would like to have other practitioners there.... biz plan (need to write one of these for sure, actually just took an online course from the sba a few days ago with some helpful pointers but itd be nice to sit down with someone---> (
http://app1.sba.gov/training/sbabp/index.htm) .... in terms of ownership... Im kinda open about it, wouldnt mind sharing the spotlight as long as the people im working with understand its for the benefit of the people, i mean not trying to get rich... I just want to be able to be happy, live, grow fresh food, eat it, and spread that happiness to people... I envision a property at least 20 acres or so, with gardens and forest and lots of green grass and old trees
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I know I want it to be near water, preferably the ocean...somewhere of moderate climate, maybe Cali, or somewhere.. (gotta be somewhere with soft, supple grass..not like the crab-grass down here in FL...thats what I see in my vision... golden light shining through oak leaves onto grass whilst i meditate in one of the gardens and look around and know... this is the place to be... where I am supposed to be...) I also want there to be classes people can take there, so Id need teachers (which could be the practitioners if they are qualified...maybe even me at that point, i love teaching people stuff)
definitely going to look for some local retreats like that , not sure if they even exist in FL... everything is so "commercial" here...at least where I am... I have wanted to go to one of the Native American reservations, but im afraid theyll think I am encroaching or something.. I just feel so drawn by that spirituality like an elder somewhere has something to say to me or a story to tell me that will unlock something in my mind.... who knows!?!?!
dont be afraid to keep going on that path lol i like the lil guide for concentrating and focusing my frustration into smaller parts... Im writing this down lol... kudos to you!
@tasha- nooooooo! not weird at all!!! Im riiiight there with you ! lol... I literally get to a point sometimes if I dont eat for a while(my lady makes fun of me) like I will not be able to think straight, and i literally will spend any amount of money to satiate the craving... (which is why im not allowed in a shopping venue unless im fed first lol) ... ooooh crap i needed that money for RENT!?!! shooooooooooooooot... but I was soooo huuuuungry lol...
yeaaaaaaah....
I feel your pain (or pang technically **re hunger-pang) lol
Pushing a loaded wheelbarrow through 3 inches of mud will build up your glutes like nobody's business.
