We’re here to explore your vast and wild and mysterious Interior Self! Who wants to talk about money math when there is so much Wonder to discover together? The Green Bottle Method helps us find our way in the conversation. It’s a payment-for-session practice that comes close to aligning with our own hearts and financial experience in an money-driven world.
Simple, accessible, truthful: The Green Bottle Method
The Green Bottle Method is a tool of economic justice crafted by Alexis J. Cunningfolk.
We are committed to making our services accessible while ensuring the sustainability of our offerings. The Green Bottle Method is a good fit for us and our clients!
This tiered fee structure allows clients to select a rate that aligns with their financial situation:
I know my bottle is full up if…
- I am comfortably able to meet all of my basic* needs
- I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs
- I own my home or property OR I rent a higher-end property
- I own or lease a car
- I am employed or do not need to work to meet my needs
- I have regular access to health care
- I have access to financial savings
- I have an expendable** income
- I can always buy new items
- I can afford an annual vacation or take time off
- I can afford to offer $120.00 per session without hardship
- I would even consider paying a little more if it opened up space for those who cannot pay to have a session
*Basic Needs include food, housing, health care, and transportation
**Expendable Income might mean you are able to buy coffee or tea at a shop, go to the movies or a concert, buy new clothes, books, and similar items each month, etc.
My bottle is half full when…
- I may stress about meeting my basic needs but still regularly achieve them
- I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs
- I own or lease a car
- I am employed
- I have access to health care
- I might have access to financial savings
- I have some expendable income
- I am able to buy some new items & I thrift others
- I can take a vacation annually or every few years without financial burden
- I can pay between $50.00 or more per session without compromising basic stability
There’s not a lot in my bottle right now…
- I frequently stress about meeting basic needs & don’t always achieve them
- I have debt and it sometimes prohibits me from meeting my basic needs
- I rent lower-end properties or have unstable housing
- I do not have a car and/or have limited access to a car but I am not always able to afford gas
- I am unemployed or underemployed
- I qualify for government assistance (provincial or federal)
- I have no access to savings
- I have no or very limited expendable income
- I rarely buy new items because I am unable to afford them
- I cannot afford a vacation or have the ability to take time off without financial burden
- I can pay $50.00 or less (maybe even paying what I earn per hour) and still afford other essentials
When your bottles are all completely empty
Some have asked how they can support us even when they cannot pay dollars and cents. If this is you…
Two ways that help others borrow courage when considering their own care:
1) Google Maps reviews! If you feel like you can whole-heartedly offer a 5 star review just click the link and offer feedback there. That really helps build our local practice. Thank you!
2) Word of mouth referral. Most spiritual direction practice grows best through sharing. If you are experiencing growth and connection here, we’d love for you to tell a friend, or two. Thank you!
One way that helps us keep the lights on:
If all of that sounds like so much effort, and you’d rather help us buy tea and tissues, we welcome your financial gift. You can simply e-transfer that to still.lake.listening@gmail.com, or send through PayPal.
The bottom line…
This adaptable method thrives on trust. We trust you to be honest in your assessment of your economic reality. This has been such helpful language to learn on our own journey! We are two gals of a certain age who are passionate about this heartwork, and “How do I pay” is a necessary part of the conversation. Thank you for taking time to explore this part of the practice of spiritual care with us here. Your curiosities and concerns are welcome, and we look forward to listening with you!
