Tough (Question) Tuesday: Are you ready for the next step?
One Step by Art = Happy.
I feel it. It’s here. I can’t let it linger any longer, or turn my back, or sing “la-la-la” while I stick my fingers in my ears.
It’s a point. It’s turning. It’s a turning point, and I can’t pirouette in reverse. Nor do I want to. I keep moving forward, taking steps, making them baby so I move slow and steady and sure and smiling.
It’s not just me. It’s you, too. You know what I’m talking about. And if you don’t, at least not immediately, then close your eyes. Take a breath. Listen.
Are you ready for the next step?
While I usually answer this question in the comment section, I’m going to wait ’til tomorrow and answer it with a post that’ll explain why this is the obvious tough question today (teaser: If you’re on my newsletter list, take a look in your Inbox at 1p Eastern today. If you’re not, then you can be by signing up here). But please, I implore you, answer it for yourself right here, in this post, in this comment section. I promise to respond, and be a good pirouetting partner.
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August 31st, 2010 at 12:15 am
Yes! But only if I could figure out what the next step should be! I just have so many ideas, so little available time, and then that time is wasted trying to play catch up. Maggie Rose suggested that I work with you Michelle to help me clarify and get on track. And I plan to… as soon as my spending ban is lifted!
August 31st, 2010 at 2:10 am
I am making huge strides–picking up and moving from Tampa to Baltimore–but also planning on using the momentum of this move to do more for myself professionally and creatively. I want to take steps to connect with former colleagues and gain more experience in local arts/cultural centers. Also, I want to connect with the arty crafty community in my area and make sure art making gets back in my life — the studio was one of the first things we packed up, so I feel like I've been on a month-long art hiatus!
August 31st, 2010 at 3:10 am
I think I'm ready, I just don't know what it is
August 31st, 2010 at 7:18 am
I'm very ready. Just waiting somewhat impatiently to be able to jump!
August 31st, 2010 at 7:19 am
I am! I've already decided that September is my month of awesomeness and Ryan and I are gonna rock it. There are a lot of "next" steps to be taken, so I'm picking two paths to follow this month and will put a ton of energy into them. Can't wait!
August 31st, 2010 at 7:33 am
I am ready but it scares the bejeezus out of me. I guess that means it's worth it … If I wasn't scared, then I wouldn't care.
August 31st, 2010 at 2:21 pm
@Kate – Ohmygosh, I'd love that! And so sweet of Miss Maggie to give me a rec. Isn't it so frustrating when it boils down to prioritizing & time managment? Blech. But the good news is that you have so many ideas/things you can and/or want to do – now it's just making them happen without your head exploding!
@Angelique – Gold stars for you in not using your move as an excuse to procrastinate/pull back/take things off your plate. Baltimore's gonna be lucky to have ya!
@Diana – My question for next week just might be "What's the next step?"
You can run with it early if you want! What would be if you had complete control over it?
@Lindsay – Oh, jumping is so overrated! If you just had a baby step in ya, what would you do?
@Maggie Rose – Whew, girl, you're passing that energy right on to me! Can't wait to see where those two paths take ya!
@Deanna – Exactly! Amen & hallelujah! Did ya get that from me? I don't shut up about being excited & scared. When those two emotions come into play, it means you're on the right track!
August 31st, 2010 at 2:26 pm
I asked….I listened….here I heard. Like a slap in the face….I wanted it. I needed it. I read somewhere "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone". Yes I am ready to step out of the C-zone. Yes I am scared. Yes I don't think this is courage…its more like craziness. Yet I will go crazy if I don't move. I will stay crazy if I stay there. I have to move…I have to jump.
Thank you Michelle.
August 31st, 2010 at 3:10 pm
I'm mid-leap right now… and plan to hit the ground running.
September 1st, 2010 at 7:04 am
YES! I am so ready!!! As soon as pesky Mercury is out of retrograde, I'm gonna hit the ground running and this shiz is going to happen! LOOK OUT WORLD! Wheeeee!!!!!!!
September 1st, 2010 at 9:14 am
I signed up for a certification course and bought Style Statement yesterday as well as the Metrics and Ease Chapter from The Firestarter Sessions. I feel like it's definitely a turning point – really trying to work on some skills and finding my direction and purpose and voice. Now to just keep going one step at a time. Thanks Michelle for providing this place to write down our declaration of where we're at. Great to see things are going so well for you! xo
September 1st, 2010 at 9:29 am
@Carmen – You go!
@Tiffany – Can I tell you that yesterday I gave my kitchen floor a milk bath, I've had multiple technological snaffus today…it's just been one thing after the other. I forgot that I have Mercury to blame! Damn you Mercury!
@Jadyn – Oh, you're on a Danielle LaPorte kick! Enjoy it, but watch out – it's gonna open your eyes & kick yo' ass.