I just got home from a closing shift at the dialysis clinic, and after a long day, I still had a few things I wanted to take care of.
First on the list?
Cinnamon.
It’s the first of the month, after all. 😉
If you’re part of the witchy crowd, you probably already know where I’m going with this. If not, let me introduce you to a little first-of-the-month tradition: the Cinnamon Blowing Abundance Ritual.
The Cinnamon Ritual
The idea is simple.
On the first day of the month, stand outside your front door facing inward. Place a small pinch of ground cinnamon in the palm of your hand, take a moment to set your intention, and blow the cinnamon through the doorway and into your home.
As you do, visualize the things you want to welcome into your space ... abundance, prosperity, good opportunities, good energy, or simply a little more ease.
Some people say an affirmation while they do it, such as:
“When this cinnamon blows, prosperity in this home grows.”
And yes, there are all sorts of variations. Some people leave the cinnamon at the threshold for a while before cleaning it up, while others use alternatives such as basil or mint.
Personally, I think the most important part is the intention behind the ritual.
There’s something about physically stopping for a moment and saying, Okay. This is what I am making room for.
And apparently, I’m making room for quite a bit lately.
Building Something of My Own
During some downtime today, I printed out the latest version of a business plan I’ve been working on and tweaking, and reworking, and tweaking again for what feels like forever.
I am learning that creating a plan is one thing.
Creating a plan that my brain will actually agree to leave alone?
That’s a completely different adventure.
Let’s just say the ADHD and my tendency to overthink things have had several meetings about this business plan. Every little detail has to feel right. Otherwise, there is always the temptation to scrap it, start over, reorganize it, change the font, move something three or four inches to the left...
You get the idea.
But this time, I think I finally have something that feels doable.
More importantly, it feels like me.
I don't want to become an influencer. I don't need to have my face plastered all over the internet. What I really want to do is create things.
Digital things. Physical things. Handmade things. Written things. Useful things. Pretty things. Maybe even a few slightly weird things because, well... that's just who I am.
The idea is to build several little streams that can eventually work together rather than expecting one thing to magically become the thing.
And I'm keeping it intentionally flexible.
One Thing at a Time
One piece of the plan is Vinted, which gives me a place to start with something I already have: stuff sitting around my house.
I've never been particularly good at throwing things away when I know someone else could use them.
So instead of letting things sit in closets and drawers, I'm trying to give them a second life and maybe make a few dollars along the way.
And guess what?
Five days ago, I made my first sale.
Was it a life-changing amount of money?
Nope.
Did I do a little happy dance anyway?
Absolutely.
Because sometimes the first dollar is more exciting than the hundredth.
The first sale tells you that the idea can actually work in the real world.
And that's what I'm looking for right now: little pieces of proof that the bigger picture is possible.
Adding Another Piece to the Puzzle
I've also recently started exploring some additional customer-service work that can be done outside of my regular healthcare job.
I connected with Latonya from LATEAM LLC and spent some time learning more about the opportunities available through the Arise platform.
I had heard about the IBO side of things from someone I know, so naturally I wanted to sit in on a Zoom meeting and get a feel for it before jumping in.
Transparency is important to me, especially when I'm deciding where to put my time and energy. I liked being able to see information about the different client opportunities rather than simply being told, “Trust me, this is great.”
Of course, because apparently I can't have a completely smooth beginning to anything...
Arise and I are currently having a small disagreement with technology.
There's a little login issue keeping me from getting into the part of the account I need in order to officially move forward.
I've cleared things.
I've updated things.
I've tried things.
Technology has basically looked at me and said, “Not today, ma'am.”
So I'm waiting for that little hiccup to be worked out.
Learning Along the Way
I've also joined a community on Skool because I know enough to know that I don't know everything.
There are a lot of moving pieces when you're trying to build something beyond your traditional paycheck.
Learning new platforms.
Figuring out what people actually want.
Understanding pricing.
Creating products.
Improving systems.
Finding ways to work smarter instead of simply working more hours.
And that's really what I'm trying to accomplish.
I'm not trying to wake up tomorrow with a six-figure business.
I'm trying to build something sustainable.
Something that can grow.
Something that allows me to create instead of constantly feeling like I'm trading hours for dollars.
And maybe most importantly, something that still leaves room for the rest of my life.
Because I want to crochet.
I want to write.
I want to make things.
I want to spend time with my family.
I want to sit down with a cup of tea or coffee or a drinky drink and work on an idea simply because it sounds fun.
And yes, I want to make money doing it.
So here we are.
A little cinnamon at the front door.
A business plan printed and sitting on my desk.
A first Vinted sale.
A few new opportunities.
A community to learn from.
A couple of technology headaches.
And a whole lot of ideas waiting to become actual things.
Maybe that's what abundance looks like sometimes.
Not a giant overnight transformation.
Just small things beginning to move in the right direction.
And honestly?
I'll take that.
One little step—and one slightly messy, neurodivergent, witchy, creative idea—at a time.
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