Something happens when you allow yourself to dream, perhaps as in my case the dream emerges from deep sorrow, a tendril of hope and survival, weaving its way about your heart like a vine searching for the sun. Once the warmth of the sun is felt the dream explodes, first in onto itself ‘are the roots deep enough, can i survive?’, and then out into the world, fragile yet determined. The path i am walking to realize my dream is laid with many stones. Stones of determination, stones of hope and stones of support. There will always be naysayers when your path veers off the expected route. If you are lucky as you walk your dream path you will also be greeted with support.
I tentatively launched my website and went into business a year ago, I felt as if I had stepped outside my front door naked. It was terrifying, putting my (he)art out into the world for others to see, because to be judged on such a a personal part of oneself is frightening. I was greeted with so much support, friends and family cheered me on, I found encouragement and education on some amazing online communities. There is one person I must thank & honor, my husband, he has been my champion, without his support and unwavering belief in my talent I would still be teetering on the edge, instead I have jumped in with both feet and signed a one year lease on a studio space!
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I love your website and your pics they are gorgeous! Thanks for giving me the faith that I can do this!
That is so exciting Jeanie! I am really happy for you! Love what you so eloquently wrote here. Can’t wait to learn more about your new endeavor! xxxxx
Heather, I would love to have you up once I am set up, you can bring the girls and play!
Beautifully said. It is scary to put yourself out there, but it’s a great feeling. I can’t wait to see your studio!
I can’t wait to see photos of your new studio. How exciting! I know you are going to be super successful! Congrats!
How great is that! I am so happy you have a supportive husband and now a studio space.
I love your logo!! Congrats on being a year in business!! Cheers to many more.
I love this!! Congratulations on the new space. Cannot wait to see all the details.
Congrats on the Studio! Lovely images and words!
So exciting for you! Big things will happen!
This is a fantastic post!! Congratulations on your business. I agree with others–your he(art) is wonderful!
Those husbands are great, aren’t they? When the world seems scary or uncertain, they’re the ones who help us through it 🙂 Your (he)art is wonderful – I’m so glad you are out here sharing it!
Congrats on the new studio! And LOVE your husband for being so supportive.
I am SO excited for you!! Absolutely amazing after one year in business to take such a phenomenal step!