Now all I've described above should be only a small part of our day but for many the percentage is too high. Most crafters have other jobs, homes, school, families needing attention. Frustration seeps in. Questioning arises...why don't they like me? What am I doing wrong? How come she sells and I don't?
Public moaning is posted on the internet. Comraderie & understanding from fellow artisans helps but maybe, just maybe,
this is the time to walk away from the computer. Leave the craft space. Put the camera down and change direction.
Pick up a book. Weed the garden. Bake bread. Watch a movie. Visit a friend.
Remove yourself from the craft environment and breathe. Do not let your shop/items/creations be 100% of your life. There's much more out there. Refresh and when you finally do check back in, bingo, there may be a sale. And if not, move on.
Do what you love and love what you do!
11 comments:
Wise advise! When we turn our focus else where for a while, our creativity get new light! Thanks for this wonderful article!
Great advice. I've done just that and it makes a world of difference. Thanks for sharing.
Ah, you said it so eloquently with that one word, "Bingo!"
Carolyn
My garden is my retreat when things get to heavy, a bit of digging gets rid of all fustration
great post, Barbra! I was recently forced to have a day away, and started today again with other things to do, but I found relaxation and the ease of stress sitting an making a new stick shift cozy. then I could tackle some of the other things I had to do. Either way, taking a step back and breathing is a good re-boot. :) thanks for the reminder to breathe.
How funny, Barbra! I just wrote a blog post (rant) that was a bit different but concluded much the same way. So very true!
Perfect post Barbra! If we're to focus only on the when, why and how come, we'd go crazy.
I loved this post Barbra. You are so sensible in your approach to things and your words are so helpful to so many of us. Thank you for giving us this wonderful insight.
Hey Barb, Excellent post. I really admire your outlook on things.
I hope you're following your own advice? You're quite right of course, and it's the sort of thing I say to other people but forget to listen myself!
I believe that all that we do informs the work we make. The color of a childhood sunset is set in our DNA and it comes out in the way we create. So living life is essential. We cannot make work in a vacuum.
And I think that it's important to remember that the rising tide raises all boats. If we support and encourage those around us, it's returned. Some call it karma, others the Golden Rule... but it just makes sense. When we support each other, we all thrive.
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