It's been a hard day. I had a long talk with my lawyer who strongly suggested I take legal action against another hoop company who has blatently infringed on my trademark. This is where the bright and beautiful aspects of hooping come into contact with the more harsh realities of running a business.

I let it go for a while, against a feeling in my gut which said what was going on was not right, but now I have been told that if I don't stand up for myself that I am endangering all I have worked to establish in HoopGirl.

I have spoken to this other company honestly about this uncomfortable situation before, and it didn't resolve anything. My lawyer didn't even want me speaking to the person involved again, but I felt I at least had to write and give him/her an opportunity to make things right. So I sent a letter today which felt very harsh, but at least created a window of possibility before legal proceedings begin.

I want everyone to be abundant! I want everyone to be happy! I want everyone to succeed! But now I am learning how I can be a generous, loving person who still has the ability to enforce boundaries.

I am moving forward with what has to be done, but my heart is sad.

Creator, thank you for everything in life. I know that I am learning valuable lessons which will help me become stronger, wiser, more loving and more giving.