I admire people who can dig deep to reflect on their authentic realizations. Beautifully written. I achieved my childhood dream at 63 when a publisher gave me a contract to publish my novel. I was an author!
This really spoke to me. I was obsessed for many years by the dream of living in Cornwall and living an artistic life. I can see it so clearly, that big Georgian house in Penzance with me curled into a reading nook on the landing, looking out through a big window at the sea and the sky. It was so much more romantic thinking about being an artist than getting my sketch book out and putting in that 15 minutes practice every day. And if I'd gone for it, I'd spend most of my painting time on the logistics of relocation anyway.
Life long dreams. The shape they took. What’s underneath? What’s the feeling? This clarifies the true DESIRE; the emotional, financial, intellectual or relational need.
I love this! My daughter worked for and then owned her own art store. About 200 artists sell their art there. She’s had it going for over 18 years. But it is struggling right now. She is on the threshold of something new. It’s coming out of the art store—almost a birthing. But she is struggling. She’s in her 40s —another age of discovery, redirection, and innovation. I hope she can glean from your wisdom and your story.
You Nailed it. Mine? Recording a visualization for Insight Timer (Finding Your Perfect Summer Cabin), getting into size 10s, publishing anything… huge efforts all. Focus. Intention. Restricting all else. Hunger for Permission. Praise. Support. Guidance paid and sought out free. All well worth it.
Well put!
I admire people who can dig deep to reflect on their authentic realizations. Beautifully written. I achieved my childhood dream at 63 when a publisher gave me a contract to publish my novel. I was an author!
This really spoke to me. I was obsessed for many years by the dream of living in Cornwall and living an artistic life. I can see it so clearly, that big Georgian house in Penzance with me curled into a reading nook on the landing, looking out through a big window at the sea and the sky. It was so much more romantic thinking about being an artist than getting my sketch book out and putting in that 15 minutes practice every day. And if I'd gone for it, I'd spend most of my painting time on the logistics of relocation anyway.
Life long dreams. The shape they took. What’s underneath? What’s the feeling? This clarifies the true DESIRE; the emotional, financial, intellectual or relational need.
Thank you, Monica. I am 69 for another month. This gives me lots to think about.
I love this! My daughter worked for and then owned her own art store. About 200 artists sell their art there. She’s had it going for over 18 years. But it is struggling right now. She is on the threshold of something new. It’s coming out of the art store—almost a birthing. But she is struggling. She’s in her 40s —another age of discovery, redirection, and innovation. I hope she can glean from your wisdom and your story.
You Nailed it. Mine? Recording a visualization for Insight Timer (Finding Your Perfect Summer Cabin), getting into size 10s, publishing anything… huge efforts all. Focus. Intention. Restricting all else. Hunger for Permission. Praise. Support. Guidance paid and sought out free. All well worth it.
You are very wise and took the words right out of my mouth, but defined it better than I could. Hugs.
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