For some in the hobby there is fierce competition, for me there is none.  It's not that there aren't other ladies out there, it's just that I don't care to compete. I have a different mindset and approach to the whole idea of competition.  I see no real value in it.  I'm much more interested in seeing what I can do in the hobby, the business I can grow and the relationships I can cultivate.  I stay focused on myself, I'm the only thing I have any control over. I have no desire to out do anyone nor do I have time for anyone who thinks they've out done me.  Maybe they did or maybe they didn't, who cares?

The only person I'm in competition with is myself.  I'm the only one I try to out do or be better than.  This keeps me in a state of constant improvement and growth.  It keeps me seeking knowledge, making changes where I need to and makes me stronger. I keep my focus on what I can control...me and the valuable feedback I get from those who have blessed me with their patronage. There is only so much time a day and things we can do, it's important to me that I spend this time wisely.  Working to improve myself, my services, knowledge, etc is a much more productive way to spend my time. 

I'm not at all bind or naive, I know what is out there and that there are others attempting to compete with me.  I just don't put my focus there.  I don't like the mindset it creates and the energy is just ugly.  I pay attention from a place of security, happiness and love. Doing this has brought some of the most profitable ideas to me and helped to create  positive relationships in the hobby.  Good relationships are more valuable to me than winning any competition or any amount of money or assets.

I'd rather lift another provider up, help her if need be, learn from her if I can.  I don't feel good out doing anyone or seeing others as somehow better or worse than me.  That's just illusion.  The truth of the matter is we all have something uniquely valuable to offer this world.  The shameful part is too many people don't realize what they have to offer.  It's more important to cultivate our inner greatness and help others discover theirs than come from a place of competition which is rooted in fear and insecurity.

I don't compete, I uplift, take personal responsibility for myself and where I find myself and keep my head in the right place.  Competition is too limiting as it only requires me to do a little better than the last person.  That's empty, I prefer to do a hell of a lot better than I currently am.  It's not the easy road and not always pleasant but the growth and strength from it are priceless. 

Have a blessed day,

Becca Blossoms