Recovering my creativity

I see people and I can read people. 

Energy, emotion, instinct.

Call it what you want.

I know it’s something I can do well when I tap into my intuition and allow myself to connect to my real gifts.

It’s important to create space for others to be seen.

And heard.

Today two conversations sparked a reminder of the importance of stepping fully in.

I realised that in certain situations I l operate as a recovering creative. 

Rather than truly stepping into my creative gifts.

I’m not wasting anymore time worrying about what others think I should be doing in my work. Or how I should describe myself.

I get to choose.

So I’m naming and claiming what I want more of in my work in  2024. This is not an exhaustive list.

More writing.

More speaking on stages.

More working with people one to one.

More creativity.

More tea drinking opportunities with like minded souls.

More real me.

If my happiness is tied to the validation (or not) of what others think, I’ll likely be unhappy a lot of the time.

And if I play to the crowd I can’t truly be fearless. 

And fearlessness comes from showing up, doing the right work, even if you’re scared to show a new side of who you are.

Be kind. But be clear.

My pencils are sharp enough to draw the next chapter.

I hope yours are too.

But if not, I’m happy to lend you a sharpener.