This Is No Accident

Last night I ran across a stack of books - some of which I hadn't finished reading. Among them was Wayne Dyer's The Power of Intention. It is a great book and I often watch the PBS program of his that airs during their subscription drives. So, today I run across this blog post by someone who seems to be on a quest that is similar to mine.

The one thought that's kept me focused (i.e. wouldn't let me go back to an industry I didn't like anymore just to collect a paycheck) is that in the past 2 years I discovered that I absolutely love living a creative life. And that being happy at work was like not working at all. Seriously, after years of managing, promoting, marketing, and writing about creative people and making their dreams reality, while simultaneously downplaying myself and my skills, something finally clicked. I want the creative freedom I helped other people have. I've decided to tend to myself and my needs first. Not only for my own sanity, but also to be able to truthfully say to my kid that she should follow her dreams. To do that, and feel good about it, I can't be half-assed about mine. It's important to lead by example.

So I gave a lot of thought to what I love. I love the business of fiber arts. I love working with and talking to unique and inspiring women (and the occasional man) everyday. I dig talking to the reps and the process of deciding what to stock. I love working in a shop, but at the end of the day it's not my shop.

I believe in the power of intention. If you put your intentions out in the world and believe in them, you begin the process of manifestation. I also believe its time to get out of my own way, stop being hesitant, step outside of my comfort zone and do what obviously needs to be done. And so, in that spirit, the time has come for me make my intentions known. I want to create a successful fiber arts business. I want to own a yarn shop with fun classes and interesting workshops. I want to create a growing community of fiber enthusiasts. I want to teach more classes, design more patterns, learn to spin and dye yarn, try my hand at weaving, and write a book. And I want my secret project to be successful beyond my wildest dreams.

By declaring my intentions earlier and in my private blogs, I am hoping that I draw in opportunities to explore and exploit my creative side and pursue my dreams as a book lover and aspiring writer.