Thanksgiving...

One of the things I love most about my work is my clients. There are days when I consider doing something else; something that has more consistency financially. Then one of my clients will extend something that serves as a reminder that I am meant to do exactly what I do!

The bulk of my demographic consists of men. I do not know why that is, perhaps it is as obvious as just being female. As a friend told me once he just likes the energy of women better, which is why he prefers having a woman massage him. It makes sense.

Recently, I bought two tickets to see Billy Joel on December 1st. I really wanted to go because, Billy Joel is one of my all time favorite piano players. I never saw him perform. So, I bought two tickets, some things presented personally and I tried to sell them at cost. I listed them on Stub Hub. I sent out a mass mail, as did my daughter to advise of the sale. We both had some nibbles, but everyone had something going on that Saturday evening.

One of my clients also tried selling them. He also came close, but they did not sell. So J called to extend giving me the money for the tickets as his Christmas gift! I was floored really, as I thought how generous of an extension that is. J was adamant based on how much money I save him, because I do not charge him my typical rate.

We went back and forth until finally he informed me that I was taking the gift; that was that and then he hung up on me! The entire day I laughed because, it was very cute the way he handled it.

I am indeed blessed because the bulk of my clients I would choose time and again as a friend. They are kind. They are generous. They are full of heart. And they remind me why I rise each day to do my work.

It does not take a holiday like Thanksgiving to remind me how fortunate I am. But I am indeed fortunate.

I told J when I was extended a gift of a natural lighting lamp ~ that when something is extended we need to be receptive. We need to allow the person to give whatever they are offering with grace. Sometimes, well actually most of the time that is difficult (for me).

Each moment is a work in progress. I decided (even though I have not told him yet) that I will accept his generous offer. And in times like these I know it is God speaking through my clients to remind me that I am exactly where I am meant to be. Thanks J!

Comments

[J]

lori,

i thought that was just between us!