Negativity

I dislike it – I dislike it A LOT actually. 

Even through my troubles, heartbreaks and what not I have learned that there ALWAYS is a way – even if it means taking a detour for a while – but the point is there’s a way. 

I think sometimes people have a difficult time understanding what “being negative” means. For instance – there is a project on the horizon and one should be excited about it – but simple words such as “if we have the money” have a negative undertone. The person stating that may not see it that way – but a person like me is offended because to me it is a put down. I would have much rather heard – a supporting excitement about the project with the firm believe that we will make it happen.. somehow. 

But I am also trying to learn that perhaps it wasn’t meant as a negative connotation but rather a matter-of-fact statement… and that’s it. 

But it is so darn difficult for me.

I would love everyone to just be excited about everything they are about to do. 

We don’t get to our goals and dreams without hard work – without penny pinching – without some sacrifices. I have very much learned this exact concept in the last year since I had my store. I made a lot of sacrifices I penny pinched A LOT and I worked hard to make sure other folks get the recognition for their handmade work. I may have not always been on the top of my game for reasons that are slowly emerging into the picture – but I certainly did give it my best. 

But I don’t recall being negative 

Not once

Nope – there is always a way. Even I think that sometimes people get sick of me and my optimism. But I also think it is the same energy that inspires other people – through my stories and my experiences I am still so positive about - 

Everything!

My problem however is that I don’t handle negativity and pessimism well – and I am so trying to learn to be flexible.. geez I have to be – it is part of my job description.

Well I am off to be inspired and be inspired and not worry about negativity…

Peace!  

The Bigger Picture

These last few weeks and the future few weeks are a smidgen insane! I am feeling slightly overwhelmed by packing up all my items at the store – watching the Artists move out and my dream I had hoped for slowly closings its doors….

BUT .. not forever

as we made the decision to purchase this cute little house 15 minutes from where we are now – there will be a studio. A studio in which I can retreat to – a space in which I can

• work
• create
• write
• be alone
• think
• design
• sell

these are just a few things I can think of at the moment. I have projects planned that I itching to be done but patience is in order so that I may do them well in a space I can relax in while working..

I am in a hurry up and wait stage and that can get frustrating but there is a bigger picture here.. and that is a home that WE make it how WE want it… alas paint schemes have already been discussed… and I am excited about that… additions and changes of stairs and porch.. yep already talked about ..

but the bigger picture is that we balance each other.. and that we are both busy in our schedule that we can have a harmonious life together. It won’t be easy – it will be rather challenging at times – but we are both pursuing our dreams … me as an Artist and Therapist – him running his own business … it will all work out quite beautifully in the end…

but at the moment I am just a bit overwhelmed closing the chapter – so that I can move on to the next.

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