I don't work for money anymore. That might sound stupid, given I charge my clients for counselling, but for the last few years I've consciously chosen to work because I want to help people, and because I love what I do, not because I want peoples' money. Now I'm able to make life and work essentially two sides of the same coin - everything is a question of what feels most loving and kind, whether that's supporting my clients or having an impromptu bbq on the beach. Maybe I've had the benefit of choosing to live a simple life and not having dependants, but a few years ago I looked at the way I was working - trying to sell big programmes and get people to commit to multiple sessions with me, so I could feel secure in my income. It felt off. It felt like, instead of being able to focus on helping people, I was focusing on what I needed from them. Instead, I decided that I would work in a way that helped people, and made me feel good, and do whatever else I was guided to do and trust that because I was helping people, and doing my best to choose love over fear, I would be supported to continue to do so. I appreciate that taking that leap of faith is huge and scary, but I can tell you that my practice tripled within three months or so of making this decision and consciously reaffirming to myself that I was supported. If I don't have that many clients one month, I go do some volunteering or find another way to help. I keep reaffirming that I am supported. Without trying, my practice grew, perhaps because my energy was one of helpfulness instead of fear and needing, who knows. Every now and again I have a quiet month with my clients (because I ask them to book when they want instead of forcing them into a regular contract) and those lack and scarcity thoughts creep in. In those moments, I ask myself, do I want to respond to this from a place of love (how can I be more helpful?) or from a place of fear (what can I do to get the money in?). No matter what is happening, I trust that it is an opportunity for me to choose love, and more and more, I am (it's working out way better than when I kept choosing fear). Cont. In comments...