And I drew this fun little sketchydoodle while in Jerome. Thought I'd share!
Thank you to so many of you that reached out to me yesterday through comments, email, Twitter, and Facebook. I am deeply, deeply touched by your support, your LOVE, and especially your confidence and belief in me.
I'm one of those people that believe in signs...that look for them...that call people, places, and little tid bits of coincidence my oracles. Yesterday was a huge oracle proving that yes, I made the right decision.
Four years ago--almost to this day--Hansel and I packed our two cats, one dog, two bikes, a tiny bit of clothes, and a huge box of art supplies into the back of a Geo Tracker and drove across the country to AZ. We wanted to start a new life. And each of us talked extensively of what our intentions were for this new Life we were to begin.
I wanted to teach. I wanted to fully be an Artist. I wanted to dive deep into my spirituality--and lock my Life to it. I wanted to know and LOVE Hansel more-better-bigger even. I wanted to make a difference. To help. To share creativity. To believe in others. To find kindred souls that are excited about Life. I wanted to create and to create and to create. I wanted to build a Life that would include my work. Not just have a job. And I knew then that the teaching I was going into was only temporary.
I started over then with an intention...and that intention not only manifested..but evolved and grew and matured into new Life again.
I thank you...because I have gained so much--grown so much--become so much bigger because of the lovely, blessed people I have met and relationships that have formed from here: Dirty Footprints Studio.
I am truly grateful...and I wanted you to know that.
5 comments:
It's me or is it I? Anyways Know that I appreciate & am grateful for knowing you! Mr. & I have been having some major talks about my dream of doing art full time. I put my art off while raising children & taking care of other peoples children. Now I'm wanting the "ME TIME" I deserve. I had to see for myself that I am worth wanting a lil something for myself. That it's ok to say no to others, and their demands and make some demands on myself. I'm looking forward to seeing my dream come to life just as ya's did hun! God knows ya deserve some happiness and freedom! Do whatcha LOVE & keep dreaming bigger!
Love & Hugs, Poe
I just want to say bravo to you and to taking this leap of faith into your passion. I have no doubt that we will witness you soaring and be fortunate enough to catch your tail wind and be inspired by all that is to come from your full time artist soul diving in full force!! Bravo bravo bravo Connie!! and no doubt the teacher soul in you will also be finding it's way to be supported in the world, too. I admire your courage and know the universe will be finding big ways to reward it :)
much love, Karin
I like your "intention list" for Arizona. In fact, it reads much like the one that's finally beginning to jell for me after a few years of slogging through intuitive mud.
I've been "Mom" for 13 years. I'll always be "Mom," but my role is changing. I've given myself heart and soul to my kids. I don't and never will regret it. But they're becoming themselves, and they want space from me to do it. I owe it to them to give it to them, but frankly, I owe it to me, too. I don't want to look at my life seven years from now (when my youngest is embarking on her life, however that unfolds) and say, "now what?"
So, I say "huzzah!" to you for taking the leap of faith. You're an inspiration, and I can't wait to see how your journey unfolds.
You make me believe that the Universe has magic; enough magic for all of us. You sent out and intention and the Universe responded. That is magic. You following your heart is inspiring. You sharing it with all of us is beyond words.
You don't need to say thanks. You give every of yourself every single day - thank YOU!
Lots of love, hugs, and magical intentions to you, sweet, creative, blossoming soul.
AND I LOVE your doodle...I have to show you something I will send it along
just found your blog via my friend, Karin. grew up in AZ ...scottsdale actually and lived in Sedona for a few years. jerome, brings back lots of memories... anyway love your 30 journals series... looks like an awesome project. Congrats on taking the big step... best wishes and it will all work out great... ciao, bella!
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