If you've been following me on this blog or social media for a while, you've likely noticed that my topics mostly revolve around healing. However, what I haven't discussed is my journey into the world of entrepreneurship and how I believe God guided me towards owning my own business. To fully understand this chapter of my life, we need to go back a few years to where it all began.
In 2008, I thought I had everything figured out. I had a great job, a substantial income, the opportunity to travel, and the means to buy whatever I desired. Yet, despite all this, I wasn't truly happy. When I eventually left that job, I found myself in a state of depression. I felt like I had lost my identity, security, the illusion of happiness, and, most importantly, my confidence. I spent the next few years searching for the path to happiness.
Then, one day, it happened—I became genuinely happy, and I documented my journey in a book titled "I'm Happy. How Did I Get Here?" This book encapsulated a significant moment in my life, but what followed was a new phase, where God led me into the unexpected world of owning a colonic business—yes, you read that right, a colonic business, often humorously referred to as the "SH+T biz."
Following the publication of my book, I was on a spiritual high, and I felt content. My spirit was elated to have shared this book with the world, but my body told a different story. I was fatigued, weak, and in physical pain, all while silently suffering. In my confusion and frustration, I turned to God:
"God, I don't understand. I know you can heal me, so why am I in so much pain? I followed your guidance and published this book. I even went through the emotional turmoil of opening myself up to the world to share my gifts and teachings. Why is this happening?"
The response I heard was unexpected: "You need to understand your body at a deeper level."
Although it wasn't the answer I wanted, I couldn't ignore it forever. As I detailed in a previous blog post, I discovered how colon hydrotherapy had saved me and taught me that my body needed communication, soothing, and loving attention—much like a child.
Now, let's fast forward to the next chapter. After several attempts to work for someone else in the colonic business, it became clear that the message from God was becoming more persistent: "Open your own place."
My initial response was, "I don't have the money." However, the true obstacle turned out to be my ego, which whispered that I had been successful in the corporate world, published a book, and now I would be dealing with...well, "stuff" from people. My ego made me believe that this would be a step backward.
I realized that I needed to heal this aspect of myself because this endeavor was about offering a different form of help to people. Gradually, I overcame my ego's resistance and opened up to the possibility of becoming a therapist and owning a clinic. I humbled myself and asked my father for assistance in getting started. I'm no trust fund baby, but my father once mentioned that he'd help me because he knew how much colon hydrotherapy had helped me. However, fear crept in. I would be tapping into my dad's 401k, his retirement. What if I failed?
God's response was clear: "Open it. This is a blessing for your father too. Don't deny him this opportunity."
On June 27th, 2016, I opened my first office with just one device in a single room. For the first three months, I didn't share what I was doing with many people. I had to overcome feelings of embarrassment, my changing title, and the shift in my career identity.
As I worked with clients, I witnessed God's influence in my ability to introduce them to colon hydrotherapy, helping them explore their bodies at a deeper level. I was providing an additional avenue for healing. My dream had always been to establish a healing center, but I never envisioned this particular service. Who wants a colonic, after all?
After a few months, it became evident that this was going to be a significant part of my journey. I knew I was meant to have not just one room with one device but multiple devices and clinics. Two years into my journey, I was exceptionally busy in my expanded clinic. I decided to discuss the idea of expansion with God, explaining that I needed more space for my clients.
A few weeks later, one of my clients mentioned that she was relocating her office and suggested I take over the space, which included four rooms and an office. My initial thought was, "How can I afford two more devices?"
Then, I received information from LIBBE, the manufacturer of my equipment, about a sale on two additional devices. Despite my doubts about securing a commercial lease, I reminded myself that this was all God's plan. I had two choices: listen to the fear and the opinions of the world, such as "It's too soon" or "Don't go too fast," or trust in God's guidance.
I moved into that clinic and purchased two more devices, gaining my own space in the process. Now, I have my own clinic, not just a single room.
I remember thinking to myself, "I think I'll have another clinic in three months." Things were going smoothly in the new clinic, and I even took a ten-day trip, during which my employee managed things impressively. Within just two months of opening, my business had already doubled. God had truly blessed me.
Two and a half months later, I received a phone call from a woman offering to sell me her clinic, which was located twenty minutes away and equipped with two devices. This opportunity came just as I had been contemplating expansion.
I prayed about it, saying, "God, if this is your will and I'm meant to do this, I trust that you will make it work. But how will I afford more devices?"
Later that day, I received a packet in the mail from LIBBE, informing me that they had two more devices on sale. It was a clear sign. I had two options: listen to the world's opinions and fears – "It's too soon," "You've just opened," "Don't rush" – or follow God's lead.
I chose to listen to God. While it wasn't always comfortable and easy, I learned to recognize when God was guiding me. This journey wasn't just about expanding my business; it was about following a divine plan, no matter how unconventional it might seem.
Carolyn Berry. Proud owner of Clean Colonic. with TWO locations!
www.cleancolonic.com
www.carolynheals.com
