Sole Proprietor Inspiration: Nurturing Mental Health

I Launched a Lifeline of Hope And Healing

Where do inspiration and purpose come from to start a business? Mine came in decades of emotional, mental, and physical struggles.

Building from the darkness

All kinds of experiences can spark business ideas in someone’s life or fill a missing need. I wasn’t ever looking for a fast buck that turned into millions overnight. I was working towards something that held the same values and didn’t miss the mark on having a passion for a better life for all.

I was trapped for decades in a cycle of Eating Disorder thoughts and actions before I worked through an enlightening and pain-staking recovery a few years ago. You can read more about my journey in my article, “My Eating Disorder Self Staked its Claim on My Brain.”

In those years of struggling, I realized not many people understood or even knew what to say or not say when I shared any thoughts or explanations.

I didn’t need the perfect words. I just needed people to try. The attempt and effort reach a hand to hold, so it’s felt even when not physically present.

Believe.

Feed the Spirit, Fuel the Faith

My inspiration came from feeling the nourishment of my mental health and physical health. It grew my faith in a spiritual purpose for my pain, in humankind, and a reason to support others to believe in themselves and heal in their lives.

Sprouting Spirits Letters became the effort, the attempt, and the heartfelt try to show someone they are with them when struggling and to believe blessings will find a way to shine through the dark.

Purpose

How can we make a difference when someone is in pain or even when they have moments to celebrate?

Use your voice so your loved one feels your presence through the words and tone of the letter no matter how far away you live.

How can I increase their positive perspective on blessings and hope during grief and pain?

Bringing up experiences of tragedy, discomfort, or loss should be out of unconditional support for a loved one, friend, or family.

Remember, a milestone that seems small but enormous in the life of another’s view should be celebrated in recognition of its value to them.

Lessons I have learned

It’s okay to search out resources and experts to lessen the obstacles in the business world or increase customer efficiency and ease of use.

My heart and faith can lead me on this business journey, and I need to depend on others to collaborate in areas that are not my strength. Receiving that support is a strength for the mission to help others.

Through my pain and mental isolation, my writing spoke first to myself as a friend, and I continued to send messages as if writing letters to others. I imagined and empathized with their hurt and reached out to give comfort and words of encouragement and faith.

I created some letters through my direct experience or someone close to me, such as:

~ Suicide

~ Eating Disorder recovery or addiction

~ Miscarriage to a man who was no longer a new father

~ Loss of loved ones

~ New Mom struggles and hopes for newborn

Others were created from indirect events or noticing a lack of supportive words, such as:

~ Adoption

~ Divorce

~ Being bullied

~ Losing a sense of self or identity

~ Questioning faith

~ Teen’s first relationship

~ Teen’s getting driver’s license

~ Girl’s first period and transformative changes

We all need words that wrap around us and hold us tight in an embrace, proving we are not alone. We need meaning in the metaphors squeezing our hands tighter the more it hurts.

When your handwriting flows through all the black and white paper landscapes, it explodes in passionately intense color when delivered straight to their heart and mind.

Thank you for following my journey. I know I’m not alone, and you aren’t, either.