I’m Where I Belong

As most of you know, I’m taking a much needed break. A break that was planned 2 years ago. A plan that was prayed about, talked about and thoroughly thought about before setting it in stone. It was decided way before any of this essential oil stuff came into my life. Within the first few months of things beginning to set into place for taking my photo break, that’s when these oils came into my life. I had NO intention of doing this as a business. I did direct sales years prior and didn’t want anything to do with parties and hostesses and inventory….

But THIS was different. This was the Lemon Droppers and they fit me to a T. There were no parties, no hostesses, no pressure to buy, sell or anything else like that. Kind of how I run my photography business. I like options, I don’t like pressure. I like choices and the ability to pick & choose what I want. The Lemon Droppers work the same way.

I had no idea what the Lemon Dropper business plan really was when I signed up as a Young Living member. I didn’t really care. I just wanted to help my family so I didn’t have any need of teams, dreams and all that. But I am SO GLAD that I happened to sign up under a Lemon Dropper. Because this team is perfect for me. This business slipped right in and filled the gap that my photo biz was leaving. Because I planned the break two years ago, I also began to slowly cut down my sessions which brought in less money. This crazy oil business helped fill in the gap. Not the whole gap, but it helped.

This morning I had my last photo session. Again, I am NOT quitting, just taking a break. But I will admit that I cried a little as I cleaned up (it was a first birthday with a cake smash). It was literally hard for me to turn off the lights. I sat there for a moment staring at smeared cake. I even took a picture with my phone and posted it on Instagram (seen on the right). I love what I do and it’s hard to come to know that I have nothing on my schedule next month or the next month or the next. No little babies, no glowing mommies-to-be and no silly toddlers, rebellious siblings and so on.

In the midst of all this.. there is this Lemon Dropper Birthday thing going on. What is it? Well our team, The Lemon Droppers are two years old today. For me this is perfect timing. I cleaned up and put things away, came to the computer and checked my email. What do I see? Lindsay (our head Dropper) posted something. So before I even read the email I just click on the link and go to our team group. It’s an inspiring post with an attached video. I watch the video and now I am even more emotional. Ugh… more tears. But I know this was the right decision, this video confirms it. I get to spend more time with my family, helping them. I get to spend more time with all of you: friends, family, team mates, fellow members and more! I get to help you too!

I do have photo proofs to work on, orders to fulfill, kids homework to help with, house projects, dinners and all that to do. But I am excited to be able to learn more and share more. To be here, in this moment.  I am where I belong.

So… now that I got that off my chest, here’s the video that our leaders made. Side note: There are men Lemon Droppers too… not just us ladies. 😉