Tonight I sat in Sweet Revenge, a decadent dessert patisserie with my girlfriend sharing stories of our lives and dreams and ambitions. I was rambling on about all the things I want to do to leverage my art; open an etsy shop, sell prints & cards & artful products, spend more of my days creating. I rattled off excuses for why I'm not ready yet and everything that needs to happen first (I had a list for sure). She simply said "you're waiting for perfection. You need to just go for it. Do it and deal with what happens after." I rattled off more excuses but she was having none of it. Set me to task and promised to harass me every day until I take the next step and launch a shop, or something equivalent. She gave me until the end of the month. I better get busy :)
But really, the topic of fear hasn't been far from my mind in, well forever. It's a demon of mine and we keep doing the same dance. It's time for me to be brave despite my fears. I have accomplished much in this life, and there is so much more to do. My heart soars when I am creating beautiful artwork, designs and illustrations. I know what I love to do. And I am proud of my boutique company which I have poured my heart into for nearly ten years. I'm on a path, and I'm doing it, fear aside.
Sweet Revenge Patisserie - I didn't take any photos when we were there, so I grabbed these from google. I believe credit is due to Jube's Comic Blog and Vandiary.
With courage and delight, I wish you a great night.
Wonderful post! My motto is "Fear less" since Courage is such a big word on some days! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping by and leaving a note Indigene. I love your name by the way iIt's so beautiful. Yes "fearless" is definitely a less intimidating word on some days, I like your approach!
ReplyDeletegood on you Ginger for letting the cat out of the bag. We all have our fear and gremlins, take small steps and keep breathing. If you're gentle with yourself it may make it easier :)
ReplyDeleteOk, small steps, keep breathing, and be gentle. Thanks Janine for your wonderful encouragement and advice. xo
DeleteHi Ginger, good luck following your dreams... I just love all your artwork and designs! <3
ReplyDeleteThanks Caroline!
DeleteI think that many of us (especially artists) can relate to that "waiting for perfection" demon that hangs around. Understandable as we put our heart and soul out there. I know I have struggles with having everything in line before I take the leap. Good reminder from Janine to take small steps instead...
ReplyDeleteAnd your company site is great!
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Christina for sharing these thoughts. It's reassuring to hear other artists talk about these challenges, especially artists whose work you've seen and loved (like yours!). I peek at your blog here and there and it's great.
DeleteAnd thanks for your note about my company site!
All the best. Ginger