Can very much relate to the focusing on things I haven't done, rather than recognising what I have! Congratulations on approval of the final proof of your book - and all the many other wonderful things you've been creating & doing!
I also relate to that feeling of not having a big focus or goal to work towards. A few years ago when everything was falling apart I knew I wanted to do something with art, but I had no sense of what it might be and how that fit with writing/coaching bits I enjoyed. Being in that space did teach me so much about it being okay to just enjoy doing things without knowing where I'm going with it. I'm grateful for having that time, because even when I did find a goals and a sense of purpose again, it's helped me in getting on and doing stuff despite all the unknowns around it! Also hubby is someone who doesn't do the big dreams thing, and that has really shown me that it's okay to not be working towards big stuff, that life can just be filled with enjoyment in the every day!
Thank you so much, Helen! It's a work in progress trying to shift the mindset isn't it? I don't think it's a short-term goal to achieve, but I keep trying!
It's so interesting to hear your thoughts about not having a big project to work towards, so thank you for being generous in sharing this. It made me think of the creative process overall, where you have to let go of the worries about how it's going (or not) and keep believing that it will all work out! It's so hard doing that when there are lots of unknowns, or financial pressures too. But there is so much to be found in enjoying things in the present, and it's important to remind ourselves of that!
Definitely sticking around! The post about how you pick your colours sounds fun, I always like seeing how other creatives approach things. :D
Aww thanks, Jessica! I'll definitely work on that one :) Me too, it's really fun seeing how we all approach things differently!
Can very much relate to the focusing on things I haven't done, rather than recognising what I have! Congratulations on approval of the final proof of your book - and all the many other wonderful things you've been creating & doing!
I also relate to that feeling of not having a big focus or goal to work towards. A few years ago when everything was falling apart I knew I wanted to do something with art, but I had no sense of what it might be and how that fit with writing/coaching bits I enjoyed. Being in that space did teach me so much about it being okay to just enjoy doing things without knowing where I'm going with it. I'm grateful for having that time, because even when I did find a goals and a sense of purpose again, it's helped me in getting on and doing stuff despite all the unknowns around it! Also hubby is someone who doesn't do the big dreams thing, and that has really shown me that it's okay to not be working towards big stuff, that life can just be filled with enjoyment in the every day!
Thank you so much, Helen! It's a work in progress trying to shift the mindset isn't it? I don't think it's a short-term goal to achieve, but I keep trying!
It's so interesting to hear your thoughts about not having a big project to work towards, so thank you for being generous in sharing this. It made me think of the creative process overall, where you have to let go of the worries about how it's going (or not) and keep believing that it will all work out! It's so hard doing that when there are lots of unknowns, or financial pressures too. But there is so much to be found in enjoying things in the present, and it's important to remind ourselves of that!
Hi Clare, I would love to read about your process for choosing thread colours!!