Many people, including myself, often identify themselves with their jobs. Sometimes that is viewed as positive, sometimes as negative. For me it is a good thing, I've always been driven by passion - I have to do work that has meaning for me and that I enjoy.

I've found it a bit rocky to leave a full-time job in favor of exploring new things and ultimately try my hand at entrepreneurship - in terms of my identity. Since I've never been without a full-time paid job since high school it is an odd feeling. I realized how much I identified with work that was paid. You know where you get a check every other week - ah, that was nice.

And at this point I'm still in the early stage of developing my business - and it still doesn't feel fully real. Examining my thought on this, I think it's because the money isn't steady. The things you find in your head! I don't feel as valuable at times because I'm not recognized financially. I have some potential clients but not much that is really strong yet. Is this dumb? Yeah probably, as if my true value comes in dollars and cents. I'd rather identify as a valuable expression of Spirit.

Guess there are millions of people who stress out over jobs, money and life expenses. I know what they are facing - and the ugly suggestions that come to mind. Seems like no one is exempt from fear and doubt, but I do believe Spirit can help here. Just yesterday I was talking with a fellow entrepreneur who said he regularly questions if he should just give up his new business and get a job with regular income. I told him turning to Spirit would help him and he agreed.

I'd say this tension is really just plain old fear. Fear that I won't have the money I need to live, or fear that I'll have to live with reduced expenses (which does feel like a big sacrifice) for a long time. For me it keeps coming back to money. I know my consultancy idea is unique and will be in demand - many others have told me so too. So I know it will pay off, but right now the fear can be powerful and constantly in thought.

What this has made me realize is what else I need to be praying about each day. In previous posts I've talked about my daily prayes for myself and my business. And I surely will continue with that and never let up. When I miss a day it can be tougher. Since I see the correlation, I'm going to stick with the prayer. Hope you do too.

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