So…I mentioned that I am a small business owner. My shop name is Nine Bells and Cat Tails. I own a small metaphysical shop in Beloit, WI. Actually, I’m just going to say it. I own an occult shop. That’s what I really want to say when people ask me what kind of a shop it is. But I always end up saying that it’s a ‘metaphysical’ shop because that seems to be more acceptable to people. Plus, if I think about business, I think it would serve me better to be more relatable to a larger group of people. But here, I’m going to say “My occult shop.”
With all that has happened over the last few months, I’ve made the decision today to move my shop. I had an opportunity to move into the same building that I teach piano in. The location is great and it will help me immensely since my rent will be less than half of what I had been paying till now. I’m excited at this opportunity. I will be sharing the space with my friend and fellow musician who runs the building and I want to be careful that I maintain a respectable relationship with her and be considerate while still creating a space for my shop that stays true to what my shop is all about. I’m not really worried about being able to do that but I’ve already had input, (not from my friend) but other friends and although I appreciate everyone’s excitement for me, I don’t want to be talked into something I don’t want to really do. I feel like this will be a good situation for me to practice and learn how to listen to others but be able to stay true to myself. This seems to be the main issue that I’m addressing in everything lately.
I’m determined this time that I am not going to allow my datebook to be filled with appointments and to-do’s that doesn’t really align with my heart. I really need time to myself to take care of me, spiritually and emotionally. I need the time for my family and my music. I’m not going to allow myself to think that that is selfish of me. I didn’t like myself when I was disconnected with my spirit. I am still working on reconnecting but I feel like I’m getting there. Obviously I’m a really spiritual person (hence…my shop), and my spiritual beliefs lie between Buddhism, (which is my family background) and witchcraft practices. Both are beautiful earth religions that connect you back to nature and nurture peace, which is what my shop is all about. I want to maintain that purpose.
I think the best way for me to do that is to keep focus on what speaks to my heart. There’s so much anger and hate in the world today that love and peace gets overshadowed. I get caught up in making sure everyone is happy but the truth is, you can’t make everyone happy. Someone is always going to be unhappy. I used to take that so personally but I’m noticing that the older I get, the less I have time to care about it. In the end, I’m the one living my life and I have to be happy with it.
So, with that, I am going to move my shop this week! I’m excited!
Working mom truths 