Obviously I need more sugar and chocolate in my diet today *:9~~~

Here’s an idea: perhaps you could set up a “Spiritual Tutoring/Education” business (if it’s set up correctly, it could even be a 501c3 nonprofit) off of your site here as an option for people to take advantage of, and have those you counsel & teach pay a fee for individual tutoring, on a per-session basis.

If they come through that link on your site, you’ll know they want your professional services — and you can also refer ppl who look you up on IM to that link [after you've helped them with their immediate problem] as a way to thank you for something they’ve found to be of benefit to them (so, again, you’ll retain the *choice* of what or whether to charge, but you will have a convenient method of receiving payment right out there on your site for people to use — and that alone increases your chances of receiving payment from none at all to yes! ).

I wouldn’t set it up as a donation link — for me, if it appears on a website, a donation link says that no professional services are being given in person by anyone: it’s just a way to give some money to help the *site* pay for itself, not as remuneration for services rendered. If you are giving of yourself — your time, talents, and experience — being paid for your work is a very reasonable thing to expect. And if you set your business up as some form of educational opportunity you won’t end up with the kind of clients you end up with when you offer tarot reading.

If I can be of further assistance, as always, just ask

*Best,*

–Meri

I think I understand your perspective, but it is still a shame in my opinion that you don’t get back something tangible. (not to discount allies and friends either, but the token of your effort is nice too.)

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