I took on a contract almost two and a half months ago that has been in a perpetual state of change since I began. I quit early a few days ago. The stress from the unstable environment wore me thin. Our leadership was disrespectful and unkind. My anger began to tip off with the slightest off remark. I learned that if a business group can’t find stability or great leadership, it’s guaranteed to fail. I don’t thrive in environments with high stress, I doubt many do, but what’s been interesting to watch is how I changed because of stress. I lost access to my light. I stopped writing and painting. I began eating more unhealthy foods. I got in more fights with my partner. My whole life went from balance to imbalance with one decision, inspired by my desire to make money. That was a high price.
And I am also learning this...business, whether it’s our own company or a job, doesn’t make us whole. We make us whole. We are all whole before we do anything. We are full of light and happiness, if we can access and truly embrace it. Everything we create or work for is just a thing we made from the light we already have and thus, it sits outside of ourselves as a secondary byproduct of what comes first, which is you and me, friends. ❤️
-Andrea
Begin your personal development with a gratitude journal designed by an award-winning artist and spiritual writer.
Inspired by both Asian and tropical flowers, the peaceful botanical journal is designed with minimalistic watercolor flowers, painted by artist and spiritual writer, Andrea Bijou. These delicate and striking flowers communicate a fresh wash of calm as one prepares to reflect on daily life.
When you first open the peaceful botanical journal you will find a gold inscription against black paper. It reads, “All the answers we seek come in our most calm and restful moments,” which was thoughtfully written by Andrea and serves as a gentle reminder of how journaling and mindfulness can help us access our spiritual selves.
The interior of this journal is lightly lined and includes premium paper suitable for both pen and pencil. There is an accent ribbon bookmark sewn into the book’s binding and a durable elastic band to help keep your precious thoughts safe.
• 240 lightly-lined pages.
• Cover features gold foil accents and original, hand-painted watercolor art.
• The interior front and back cover are artfully colored black and deliver a spiritual inscription in gold from the artist.
• Elastic band closure.
• Binding lies flat for ease of use.
• Black Bookmark ribbon sewn into binding.
• 5.5 inches wide by 8.3 inches high.
• Vegan Leather