I needed to take a year off to focus on my health and well-being and to allow time to create a new career path. This choice went against my strong work ethic and desire to succeed in building and nurturing my own small school.

The school was what I dreamed it to be and was doing well, however, I was tapped out mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. If I was going to be able to give at my fullest potential, I needed to step back and heal.

I was nervous about making ends meet. I was concerned about how I would be viewed for this decision. I was uneasy about not having some kind of purpose and schedule each day. Who am I without all of this? How can I survive? Of course, all the “what ifs” and you “should” be doing this, floated through my mind every day.

I decided to take a step back from those thoughts and self-imposed pressures. I told myself to let it go and trust in the Universe. This went well for a week or two and then I would become nervous that I might be missing opportunities or that a new bill was in my inbox.

As I let go more and stayed open, I was asked to work at a fun laid-back job. It was at a place I was already a member of and that I enjoyed immensely. I now get paid to be there! Thank you, Universe!

The story does not end there. I randomly was able to build up a part-time tutoring business that I love. I am able to still help kids and that brings me great joy. I can be flexible and allow for their schedules and for mine. As it turns out, I am in the process of looking for land to rebuild my school after this healing process. I have managed by being grateful and believing in the Universe and myself to pay the bills, create new experiences, and heal without being stressed about money and the need to work myself into the ground for it.

At the end of this, I visualized a sum of money on my ‘Check From The Universe that would help me pay off some of my student debt and keep me afloat until my move is complete.

Yesterday, that sum was deposited in my account. Money that no one knew was left over in my grandmother’s account after she passed. I am truly grateful to my grandparents and the Universe for supporting me on this journey.