I got what I wanted!

Okay wow, it has been YEARS literally since I last posted on this blog.  And in truth, I barely posted anything.  And my gosh, to ask people to keep me in Monaco - for sure it was desperate times, despite what people say "move for gosh sakes!" - the envious or perhaps obvious solution is to leave this dreamy place and go slum it somewhere else...but one with perseverance always wins out!

So how did I do it? No job, no prospects, and selling off watches, handbags, and shoes to pay rent...five years later, still in Monaco and with a THRIVING business / income and woo hoo so happy!

What was the secret? Did I become a lady of the night?  Yes, it's true, some women here make $400,000 in 90 days...that's cash on hand, tax free.  Yes, they are THAT GORGEOUS, and I'm assuming yes they are THAT AMAZING in bed.  With that kind of competition, no, I did not even consider that profession to try and pay the bills.  And also no, I did not "land me a rich guy" who started paying my bills.  No one died in my family, no inheritance (thank goodness).  And I didn't win the lottery - didn't even buy tickets!  And finally, NO, I did not borrow from anyone - nor did I rack up credit card bills.

So...how in the world could I have hit rock bottom in Monaco, and survived?  Well...I just believed that I was fine.  Yes, it's a bit of the Secret going on here - behave as if nothing is wrong, and lo and behold opportunities present themselves.  It really boils down to three concepts, and each one is critical:

1. Ask clearly for what you want.  Is it money? a job? Perhaps...or maybe you just want a way out of the current state - into a better state.  The best way to phrase it is to add the words "or better" at the end.  In other words, if you have money problems, and want to find a job - or something better to solve that problem.  Maybe the something better is that your landlord dies with no children and "wills his property" to you.  You would never ASK for that, but if it came along and solved your rent problem, you will not turn it away.  Which leads to the second step.

2. Receive the answers.  Once you ask for a solution - many will appear.  People out of nowhere will suddenly have the perfect job for you, or you might get an email from an old long lost friend who just launched a business and needs help finding someone just like you, are you available?  You have to be open to receiving these opportunities.  I mean, I had someone offer to buy a watch I was wearing - I thought what a weirdo, but then I realised, hey, that's like 5K cash in hand in like 2 seconds if I want it!  You will be bombarded with amazing opportunities, suggestions, solutions - all around you.  But if you are skeptical, suspicious, doubtful - trust me you will miss on so many of the easiest and most wonderful concepts.  You must act upon these opportunities, to demonstrate you are willing to receive them.  That leads to the third and most critical step.

3. Act with inspiration.  Follow up on all leads with sincerity and true feelings.  Let's say some job offer comes along, and you don't really like it, or maybe you are hoping for something better.  You must still accept the presentation of the offer with grace, love, and respect.  What a wonderful offer, you feel honoured to be considered.  So many aspects about the offer that make you pause, and say them out loud.  Thank the person who made the offer.  Be grateful and show respect.  And then, you may politely decline, saying that you think there will be a better fit for them.  Don't forget what I said earlier about getting what you want, or better!  Other people also deserve better, and you should convey the same good will to them that you expect for yourself.

So whether you are seeking love, money, friends, work, health - be sure to ask, receive, and act.  A genuine request will generate offers - and you need to act upon each one of them with the most sincere and honest feelings.  If you scoff at a job, saying "that is beneath me" then you might start getting more and more of the same.  I've known friends who lament that they keep getting only receptionist jobs when their skills are to manage the office - and then in time, guess what, even those receptionist jobs disappear and they start to panic and wish they had even the janitor position. 

Be gracious, be grateful - the universe is all around you to help and support you.  Acknowledge every offer - every sign that is trying to show you how abundant life really is...and I promise you will feel so elated and appreciative, that you will wonder how you managed as miss misery guts all those years!

Life is short, but it is exactly long enough for each one of us to discover and fulfill our purpose.

Big hugs and more soon...