Freedom or Bondage?
Published on October 27, 2014
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A couple of days ago, we had a power outage here in Panama that lasted for almost 24 hours. NO INTERNET for a whole day! I was in a mild panic for the first several hours. When will the power come back on? I have things to do! My article isn't posted yet! OMG!
Then, I came to terms with the fact that there was nothing I could do about it. I decided to find something else to do to occupy the, what now seemed like, very long hours. I played with my dogs, cleaned my closet out, did some gardening, and my hubby and I took a leisurely walk around our neighborhood. We even met a new neighbor a couple of blocks over and had an interesting conversation that eventually led to a Thanksgiving dinner invitation. Cool - we made a new friend!
THIS is why I chose to start an internet business! My original vision was that working on the computer would lead to more flexibility with my time and the 'freedom' to do more of the things I love. What happened? I had become practically addicted to my computer business and was neglecting the things I really treasured in my life.
It took a 'forced break' of the bondage I created for myself to make me realize, I need to have a healthy balance in my life. Please, include quality time for yourself as you build your business. Remember the reason you started your business - to have more freedom!
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