Diversifying the Work
The work I do is rightfully considered sacred, in the sense that it involves connecting to and cocreating with all that is sacred, and divine, and extraordinary when compared to our everyday human existence. In that, it’s easy to get caught up in thinking it can only be delivered in a certain way. To do otherwise might be considered disrespectful of it.
The fact is, we live in a world that is inherently diverse, and so, diversifying the work makes it more accessible to a broader audience. Diversifying the work renders it more inclusive than exclusive. This is the unspoken intent of the work I chose to do when I incarnated.
“Diversifying the Work” is an original blog post by Ellen M. Gregg, published on 14 May 2025 on ellenmgregg.com. #soulwork #sacredservice #diversity #inclusivity #accessibility
How do we diversify the work?
In my instance, diversification directly correlates with delivery. The majority of my work is delivered through one-to-one sessions conducted over the phone. Another method of delivery is through weekly video gatherings. Yet another delivery method is what you’re reading right now: posts written for my blog. One other method of delivery I’ve used is audio content—you know, podcasting.
The wisdom of these various delivery methods lies in meeting people where they are in terms of how they consume content.
While some people may prefer reading over listening, others may prefer listening over reading. While someone may have ample time (and the attention span) to watch an hour-long video on a particular subject, someone else may prefer to skim a transcript to find what they’re looking for.
Diversifying the work for additional income
I know this will cause discomfort for some of you, which is why it’s essential that I address this issue.
Unless we have another job that supplies the income we need, have our own ample personal wealth, or our work is otherwise underwritten in some way, we must charge a fee—a fair energy exchange—for the work we do. How else are we to keep a roof over our heads, pay our bills, and sustain ourselves within our human incarnations?
If we’re here to do this work, we must be able to treat it as we would another job, in the sense that we must be paid for it. Oftentimes, this means trading time for money, as that’s the majority of what the work entails. There are, however, other options to consider that could supplement our foundational work in a work-smarter-not-harder way.
Communities, aka memberships
Bringing like-minded people together in a shared space, whether in person or online, is a powerful experience. Considering what we do for work, we may notice that there’s potential to create a membership community built around or adjacent to it.
Workshops and courses
Similar to membership communities, we may find that our work lends itself to teaching what we know. If that’s the case, we consider whether we’d rather offer them in person, or online. If online, would we prefer them to be live, static, or both?
Guided meditation and hypnosis
If we’re well-schooled in meditation and/or hypnosis (hypnosis requires certification), and if we have a pleasant speaking voice and the right equipment, creating pre-recorded meditations and/or hypnosis scripts to sell could be just the thing. Their digital format makes the whole process more streamlined for us and our customers.
Books, decks, and other related products
If we’re writers, books could be a natural extension of our work. If we’re artists, we could create and illustrate Tarot or oracle decks as enrichment products. And if we have a brand identity that lends itself to items like T-shirts, water bottles, and tote bags, it would be another way to 1) earn more money and 2) expand our brand base. In fact, all the options in this category would do that.
Are you inspired?
If this resonates with you, I hope you’re inspired to take action and make your livelihood even more lively. And if you'd like to share your inspiration, please feel free to use the comments section below.
Thanks for reading.
