31 in 31 #29 Looking Back One Year
It is hard to believe how much has happened in one year
since I retired from my career job. Originally I had the thought to simply do
dog massage, one dog at a time, very loving, very meditative – I am actually
doing that and I am invited to do it as much as I like in a variety of shelters
and doggy day cares. That part is all volunteer. I also teach classes to dog
owners about the basics of massage and I work on dogs that have medical needs.
All very good. Six months ago, I added
mediation to my goals. I am a reconciling being and it is in my nature to see
issues from many sides at the same time. I thought mediation would b e a good
vehicle for this. I took the required course and now am going through my paces
in both Small Claims and Eviction
Court to help people and to hone my skills. I
expect to do at least 50 mediations in the next year and eventually specialize
in pet related issues. Finally, I started a business with a person I met this
year. We called it Forever care for Pets and it is in its infancy. It
essentially addresses the question, “what will happen to my pet when I can no
longer care for her.” One of the marvelous things of all these adventures is
the new people I have met as well as the situations I find myself. Dog massage
alone would not have provided for the variety, the challenges and the
opportunities. Each of these businesses is now launched and so to speak step
one is complete. Step two will be highly intensive, taking a lot of time as I
make specific commitments to help each grow. More to come.
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