- NOTICING : I am keenly aware of the level of energy I feel when I'm aligned with my true passions - to get to live with the ideas that swirl in my mind all day, and the dreams I capture in writing each morning. Having the time to slow down, free from the drain of tasks that were no longer serving me to focus on what truly matters to me.Â
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ALLOWING : I am reminded that by creating room for what I want in this life, I am allowing space for it to arrive. To share my excitement and joy &Â ALLOW people to celebrate and support me on this journey!
- CONNECTION : One of my favorite things is hearing about this journey as an artist is learning about and witnessing your life in some way. I have met friends from Instagram in real life who are now life long friends. I get to chat with my community every weekend in person at the Farmer’s Market and it is so sweet seeing new and returning friends every week. Thank you for taking the time to connect with me - it really is special.
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VULNERABILITY : Sharing who I am and what I create within the walls of my studio can often feel a bit vulnerable. Sure, it makes sense, I am opening myself up to criticism and judgment. I am also opening myself up to connection and celebration.
- GROWTH : Stepping into new phases of my business can feel intimidating - I think because it feels a little bit like going back to square 1 and learning something completely new. It can feel a little scary… but, it is also exciting as HELL to know that I could share my jewelry on a larger scale by implementing these new-to-me processes. Will there be a learning curve as I step into this? Absolutely. Is it worth it? Also, yes.
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DISCIPLINE : It is so easy to want to do it all. To get excited about xyz & want to do ALL the things. I mean, if you tried to look at my jewelry bench and count the number of projects that are currently in process - you might lose count…Â
Maybe this is a metaphor for the idea that sometimes we just have to clear off the bench, pick a few things and follow through to the end. (As a hummingbird creative - I like to do a little of this and a little of that… THIS IS NOT EASY FOR ME!)Â
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TIME FREEDOM : I am the kind of person that does things when I have the energy to do things. My process or rhythm doesn’t always “make sense” to most people but following what my mind/body wants to do at that moment is such a special gift. To have the ability to package up a piece of jewelry for someone and then shift to editing a gallery for my photography client and then jump on a call to design a custom bracelet with a client and run an errand and then meet up with my mom for ice cream. It is the little things.
- GRATITUDE : When I sit and think about all of the people who have purchased something, shared kind words or excitement over these last 7.5 years… I am overwhelmed. THANK YOU for being here. THANK YOU for supporting me. It does so much for my heart to get to know you & witness you wearing your jewelry. Keep showing up in this world as a fully expressed version of yourself, you wont regret it. Thank you for choosing to support my jewelry business...and wearing my art.Â