I recently made a big decision in my life to leave my business of 6 years.
Sacred Roots was a huge creative endeavor and one of the most biggest projects I’ve taken on thus far, but I felt it was time for my business to grow and without me. It was a powerful lesson in letting go, boundaries and listening to my intuition.
I’ve decided to take a big step back in my life because I needed balance. I was stressed out trying to run a business and be a full time student. I felt I had so many hands in different pots and it was only causing me distress. As fun as the entrepreneur life is I was torn between business and being a student. I’ve always known my path is in healing, and it was time to dedicate fully to the medicine. I will have time once I start my practice to focus on building my business again.
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In the meantime, I’m taking a mini break. I’m still teaching my ongoing courses in Self Care + Compassionate Communication, and in the midst of creating new ones. I’ve realized this is a transitional but also healing time as I rejuvenate my mind and body and create space for new creative endeavors. I didn’t realize how stressed I actually was recently. Issues ranging from sleep to low energy levels, it was a signal my body needed some good ol’ TLC. I was able to maintain my health the last few years because of holistic medicine and creating as much balance as possible through my self care practices. Yet there’s nothing in life like a good vacation or time off to rejuvenate one’s spirit.
After making the decision to leave my business and after the initial feelings of relief, shortly after I went through a mourning of what wasn’t. I realized being a part of Sacred Roots fulfilled a huge need for contribution. Not to say I won’t be contributing anymore to Sacred Roots. I will still be seeing clients and working as part of the collective, but I won’t be an owner anymore. It’s been a long time coming. The wedding and everything on top of that in April was so stressful including school, work, and juggling my persona life. I hadn’t experienced that much anxiety to that degree in my life. I’m also not one to deal well with stress. But it put things into perspective for me. It helped me to see where my priorities were and what needed to shift in order for me to find my peace and grounding again.
The last 6 years + has been literally go-go-go. I bought into the belief that productivity equals worth. Project after project, it was like an addiction, chasing the next thing. Now that I don’t have a deadline and/or I’m lining the next thing up, did I contemplate my anxiety of not having anything to do. It hit home, and that’s when I decided I need to enjoy the downtime and embrace student life. Understanding my needs and why I was feelings uneasy helped me process my transition, and overall I feel content with my decision and the much needed break.
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New projects are on the horizon, though!!! I’ve got a few programs I’m working on such as an online and in person fertility program combining Ayurvedic + Traditional Chinese Medicine. I have no deadline and I plan to move as slowly as I need to. No rush. I’m enjoying the newfound space and settling into the new me.
Thank you for reading. I trust this finds you all well!
Blessings,
Jennyogini
Dear Jenny, I have not seen you for several years but always hold you close to my heart. I always read your Emails and wonder why I do not contact you ? My husband and I have recently retired so I am hoping to have more time in the near future, well at least after we return from a trip to England to visit family and celebrate my Mother’s 90th birthday !!! Meantime I applaud for making the changes you have made and wish you great peace and happiness in your new life.
Best wishes and lots of love Wendy Christy-Jones
Hi Wendy,
Wow, retirement. Sounds like you will have more time on your hands for traveling and relaxing:)
Thank you for always being there rooting me on, even though we don’t see each other and it’s been a while! I feel your support and I am so grateful to know you are there.
Sending hugs!
Jenny Ahn