What do you do for a living? /how do I achieve work/life-balance?

[kristina]

i dont think that the more STO your job is, the less you make is true at all. i dont think whether youre STO or STS makes a difference, theres a lot that goes into earning money either way. i used to be really pessimistic about how i would make a living so i totally see where youre coming from but theres actually a lot of opportunity especially with the internet.

i can think of multiple examples of people who are very wealthy from what they do and their careers are totally STO, they do spirituality related content creation (youtube, social media, blogs) and then offer paid courses/services. in terms of having independence and a personal business, there's a whole industry that uses the model of content creation/growing a following (or just running ads) and offering products/services. some examples of things that help others/are creative that ive seen people doing are offering healing like reiki, psychic reading sessions, life coaches, selling courses about life transformation or learning particular skills, theres people who sell art, have photography businesses, teach yoga, etc. you just need something that provides value to people and to be able to get yourself out there.

Just to add to your comment...you can be STO and work for a self centered corporation. I will say it is very, very tricky as I did it for years. But, the more the heart opens the more difficult it can become although it can be done.
For instance, I have a physician and he is very kind and loving. He really tries so hard for me. I know this must be difficult for him as there is so much red tape concerning the American Medical Association and patient protocol vs. the "right thing" to do for your patient. I am sure this man teeters constantly on the edge of disaster with his career and helping others. I would not be able to stabilize if it were not for this man.