Comments on: What this Chick Gives Away – A gift and reflection from Blisschick, Christine C. Reed

By: heather

heather — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:55:41 +0000

Thanks for stopping by at http://www.whatareyougivingaway.com.

I’m just beginning a journey into marketing myself as a consultant, so I’ve still got alot to learn about negotiating fees and being confident enough in my own skills to charge what the work is really worth.

Have a great day!
Heather Plett

By: Kelly Watson | Womenwise Marketing

Kelly Watson | Womenwise Marketing — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:35:44 +0000

“There was (and still is sometimes) a tiny AsceticChick who lived inside me who thought that commerce and money were Evil.”

ME TOO! I still hate negotiating fees and the like, but at least I’m getting better. I think self-knowledge is a big step in growing more comfortable with the concept of money.

By: Kiki

Kiki — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:40:23 +0000

I’m struggling with this very issue RIGHT NOW. How did you know?

The idea that money is just a more prevalent tangible form of energy is so simple, but so powerful. Thanks for the wonderful post!

By: Roxanne

Roxanne — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 01:24:25 +0000

“Money is just energy. We exchange energy all the time. Money is just an accepted form that we put our energy into so that we can exchange it for other people’s energy.”

Love that VERY much!

By: Leah Creates

Leah Creates — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:55:34 +0000

I love this, Christine. I am struggling with this right now, in my new little business… Last week I finally had to tell myself that my new internal motto is “just because you can’t afford me doesn’t mean I’m too expensive”. Havi had a good post this week about something along the same vein as well.

By: Christine "Blisschick" Reed

Christine "Blisschick" Reed — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:51:36 +0000

Heather! This looks wonderful! Thank you so much for asking me to write this — it helped me to clarify the issue for myself. HA! And I was super honored to be your first giveaway. Peace & bliss on this new, brave, and beautiful venture.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:15:26 +0000

You did a beautiful job of putting into words an issue I think many people struggle with. It’s okay to get paid for drudgery but not something that brings us joy.

When I buy a product or service that is made or offered from a spirit of joy and love and am very grateful for that opportunity and it is money well spent.

Thanks!

By: Jennifer Hugon

Jennifer Hugon — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:47:46 +0000

Great article! This is a struggle I’ve had since I graduated from college and had to come to terms with the fact that making art could no longer be free from monetary concerns. I love the insight about money being energy. Very interesting.

Oh… and I love your haircolor in this photo Blisschick!