Self-Employment

Roughly six months ago I began looking for another avenue of employment.  The cigar and pipe shop where I work may be closing down permanently, so I wanted to act pro-actively by living ahead of the curve.  Finding traditional employment is tough, especially for one who has a "black mark" on his record.  Quite a few opportunities would have been mine had it not been for this legal issue, a remnant from eight plus years ago.  I am not the man I was those many years ago, but employers of today act as if I'm still damaged goods out "playing the game."  Then it occurred to me.  Over my lifetime people have expressed how well I write.  The art of writing is a passion and something I really enjoy under-taking.  In fact, I've been wanting to write a book for at least the previous ten years.  Even though I have yet to outline and write a book, I have begun writing more.  So why not work for myself?  This will take away the difficulty in finding employment.  Plus, I will not fire myself for having a "background."  (Ha ha!)  As a result, Ale for the Soul Writing Services came into existence.  Once this was complete, it seemed the heavens opened and life began to fall into place.  The income has yet to follow, but stuff like this takes time.  As I perform a few gratis projects to get my work visibly out there, I know word of mouth will act as my biggest advocate.  Since becoming self-employed, I now have a wonderful new apartment to live in as well as a heart full of joy and happiness.  This is the most joy and happiness I've experienced in the five years I've lived in Fort Worth.  Maybe I simply needed to take these steps of obedience in order for God the Father to bless me so richly.  It is truly Him working in my life.

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