Well… I think in order to get to know how weird I am, there’s a lot of nuance. And it’s not necessarily weird, it’s just swimming against the stream, being unique and wacky. I love to embrace individuality and I approach life and business in my own way, following my inner compass The guide me towards helping people support supporting and cheering people on. I put ketchup on grilled cheese sandwiches. I used to wear my nightgowns inside out because when I took them off they’d be right side out. I teach my kids to be respectful and take responsibility - but honestly I also taught them to swear! I jump without looking, I cheer people on who others overlook, I get excited, I mean REALLY excited, about trivial things. I am authentically me, and I love that I can be weird me in this space! I had a point with this post and I don’t know where it went… So here I am!

Do you believe in work/life balance? Why? or Why not? I'll share my views in the comments later. It's your turn, Gooooooooooooooo👇🏽👇🏽

Do what you must, so you can do what you want. Have you heard that phrase before? I have well. Heck, not only have I heard it before, I've preached it for many years, but I just recently realized that I wasn't practicing what I preached. Many of you know that I twist balloons and it has served me well for the last 18 years, but I was getting weary of doing it week in and week out. I've been thinking about getting out of it and I have been resisting having to do that in order to have income coming in while I oursue my long-term plan that doesn't necessarily require my presence all the time. While I enjoyed doing balloons and I still do, and there is no substitute for a child hugging your legs and saying you're the best. Being a balloon artist requires my presence. In other words, I am trading time for money, even though the money is good, it's still a time for money exchange. This past weekend I had what I call a duh moment. I realized that if I work 20 hours a week doing balloons I can remove all the financial stress out of my life and focus the rest of the time doing what I'm passionate about. So I have recommitted myself to showing up about 20 hours a week handing out balloon animals, and spend the rest of the time doing what I enjoy doing, which is helping people create Freedom Lifestyle without having to worry about income. When I give away balloons people give away money. I know that when I start giving away my experiences and knowledge the money will show up. I won't have to struggle for it, fight for it or worry about it. But until that cash flow starts I don't have the stress anymore because I have balloons as my channel of income. What are you resisting that is actually working for you? Think about it and share it in the comments

Hi Rasheed and hi everybody! This is Michael Teferi, a BIPOC Poet, Writer, Positive Psychology Coach, Debut Poetry Book Author, & Podcast Host. I love to embrace my inner weirdo by being different and unique than other people on purpose. I am so thankful and grateful to be approved to be in this epic Skool community! Please let me know whether you and anybody else wants to be a guest on my new podcast on the Riverside.FM Studio app, Michael Teferi’s Studio, where I talk to guests one-by-one about life, Positive Psychology, Poetry, music, movies, reflections, and family: https://riverside.com/studio/michael-teferis-studio?t=f6bbc5a9774fcfb786b5. In addition, please let me know whether you’re up for being on a Substack live conversation together, as we can talk about anything of interest as a whole: https://romanticsinger24.substack.com