Comments on: What you can learn from choices, hindsight, and unfortunate incidents involving the laws of physics

By: thestudiosource.com » Passion, profession and dirty little secrets

thestudiosource.com » Passion, profession and dirty little secrets — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:33:22 +0000

[...] you’re about to take a reluctant summer sabbatical, you want to step out on a high note. You want to leave wise words for anyone who happens by while [...]

By: Stacey Cornelius

Stacey Cornelius — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:29:17 +0000

Thanks, Shannon. I put in some veggie transplants just yesterday, and have some perennial herbs as well.

Papaya – oh, to dream.

Funny how we don’t realize how easily the rug can be pulled out from under us until it happens. Contingencies are good indeed.

By: Shannon OD

Shannon OD — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:23:02 +0000

Wow, so sorry to hear about the fall but it sounds like perhaps it came just in time to allow you to come back to the business in full capacity in the fall rather than running yourself down throughout the summer.

Your point about a contingency plan is so true through. My blog lagged a lot in Central America because I had so many health and family problems for months on end and I had never previously considered something like that a possibility.

I’ll be sending your flowers warm growing thoughts – have you considered planting food or herbs? My family and I particularly love when we can enjoy some yummy papaya or tomatoes from the garden after all of that weeding and watering

By: Stacey Cornelius

Stacey Cornelius — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:06:25 +0000

Sonia, I was going to say something about a good captain knowing when to scuttle her ship to save the crew, but I went with the dog story instead. It’s still hard to say, “Oh, I’ll just leave this alone for a while, it’ll be fine.” Practically speaking, it’s only a matter of weeks. If everything should happen to fall apart, so be it–starting any kind of business venture is a risk. A good captain also knows which risks are worth taking.

I totally need a hat. A really big one.

By: Stacey Cornelius

Stacey Cornelius — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:58:56 +0000

Maybe we can make a pact, Andrea. You take it easy, I’ll sit and watch the wind blow. Okay, realistically: I’ll putter in the garden and watch the wind blow. And try not to think about business.

By: Stacey Cornelius

Stacey Cornelius — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:58:02 +0000

I like to say when the universe taps you on the shoulder, you’d best listen. Otherwise the universe comes back and whacks you in the head with a shovel. Doesn’t mean I listen well, just means I get it.

By: Sonia Simone

Sonia Simone — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:53:59 +0000

This is so right: “This may not seem logical, but I discovered it’s not the number of tasks that get you, it’s the consciousness required to keep everything sorted and moving in the right direction.”

As you know, I think you’re making a great decision. You’re the irreplaceable part of this business. Take good care of yourself, heal up, and I predict the business will come out stronger for it in the long run.

And even if it didn’t (which it will), a human being is more important than a business.

By: Andrea Vahl

Andrea Vahl — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:27:15 +0000

Stacey -
Kudos to you for listening to your doctors and your body and your self. This entrepreneur stuff is taxing! I’m also taking it a little easier this summer but I’m already finding it challenging. So resist the urge and rest! Looking forward to connecting again in the fall.

By: Carole

Carole — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:22:29 +0000

Unfortunately, I found out the hard way that if we don’t listen to our bodies, the universe has ways of making sure that we do. It’s not fun when the universe has to make us listen.

By: Stacey Cornelius

Stacey Cornelius — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:20:20 +0000

Heh. I can almost see you tapping your foot, Carole. I hate it that I’ve managed to end up needing the break, but stuff happens sometimes.

Thanks for dropping in.