I hired a dog trainer this week and was really disappointed by his performance. In exchange for his costly fee he promised that within our 90 minute time together we would cover at least four topics, one including my dog's crate training and separation anxiety.
He showed up to my house 45 minutes late. While he was here he used the restroom, took phone calls, and threw treats at my dog on her bed. He got a phone call an hour later and said he had to go and be somewhere else. He didn't even look at the crate or teach me anything other than throwing treats on my dog's bed to get her to stay, which wasn't an issue. He never left the chair he originally sat in and when he left I felt stunned and confused. I hadn't learned anything at all.
When I told a friend he said, you have to call him back and let him know how you feel. Intuitively, I already saw that scenario play out in my head. He would, of course, defend his services. I knew I wouldn't get my money back. It felt pointless and a waste of my time. The trainer said he would call in a week to follow-up, and if he does I will let him know I wasn't satisfied with our appointment and will no longer need his services.
I was mulling over it a bit thinking to myself, how can someone charge so much and provide so little? I have a private practice and I value the time I give to my clients. It matters to me that they feel satisfied after our time together. I didn't feel any care or passion with this trainer, and that's what disappointed me the most.
The angels heard my thoughts and said to me, "Consider your payment to him a donation to the universe."
Something about that statement really resonated with me and brought me instant peace. Sometimes you may feel guided to voice your complaint, try to get your money back or fight for fairness. Sometimes it will feel justified. But as the saying goes, learn to pick and choose your battles because your energy is precious and confrontations, unlike discussions, usually just breed more negativity and hard feelings.
Sometimes it's best to just let it go. To use your generosity to donate the love or money you felt had been "wasted" because really, nothing can be wasted in this world. Energy is fluid, like the rolling waters of the ocean, so put out what you want to get back.
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Hi Lauralyn, It was very nice article. It will remind me if I ever have a situation like that, I'll ask my angels and my inner-self how to deal with it. By the way, I had your reading service before. I originally felt that the price was higher than others that I've seen but at the end of the session, I was very satisfied (and happy). I felt it was all worth the money. Thanks for your service :-)
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more with the above noter. Your service brought healing to me in a time I needed with the passing of my cat who was my best friend. And the message from your angels does make sense. A lot of people are doing things just to get by and in the end, your karma will be rewarded for your kindness.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are doing well :) Many blessings, Lauralyn!