Moving forward

 

Over the past 3 months I have had a bit more time to sit, think, dream and wonder.

As I have allowed myself space I have had more clarity of thought, more openness to what the future holds and wrestled with ideas and visions.

The realities of my life and the desires of my heart have been something worth exploring. 

Of course I still don't have all the answers.

I still don't have everyting mapped out neatly and organised perfectly

but I do have a bit of a plan as I move forward
along my creative journey.  

It started with re-arranging my studio.

I want to teach classes.

I want to share stories and inspire others to nurture/discover their creative selves.

And I want to be able to do this in my studio space.

The problem was my studio space really only accommodated 2. And that was a stretch.

So when my husband and I started talking about some other renovating plans my mind starting ticking and I could see how my space would be perfect if only I re-arranged it a little.

There was no need for new walls or even a new room. Just a tweak here and there (well a bit more than that) and it was done.  Didn't even need to buy anything new.

My studio is still small. But it is now more spacious, brighter and equipped to hold small classes.
 My vision??

 An intimate group of creative or 'want to be' creative people gathering around the table and sharing our stories and our art.

The second part of the plan was to get myself out there.

Not just locally but globally.

I registered for an on-line class called Flying Lessons and met some new and creative people.

 This wonderful group of creative people has been inspirational and encouraging.  

I have recently been approached by one of my new creative friends

to share my creative journey on her blog.

Her blog, called  I'm a Creative Late Bloomer, is all about celebrating and sharing the stories of those who have discovered their creative talents and abilities later than normally expected.

I am excited to be sharing my creative story

and hope that by doing this others will be inspired to explore their own creative self.

(I will share a link when my story is published).

It is still early days.

My dreams and visions are not going to come to fruition overnight.

But I am inspired, encouraged and excited

 to be moving forward

and building upon the journey that I continue to travel.