There is a saying “To get what you’ve never had, You must do what you’ve never done.” Unfortunately I don’t know the author but this idea resonates with me and I try to think of it every day. I do believe that discipline, a strong work ethic, and challenging yourself every day will get you many successes in life. Being complacent will just get you the same thing that you have already. I recently hiked in a Rain Forest in Costa Rica and surprised myself by completing the course without too much trouble. It took about 2 hours and was a challenge but I did it by saying to myself “You can do it”. I have to now transfer that determination to my artwork and set goals and then achieve them.
One goal is to strengthen my website by reaching far more people than I am currently doing. Another is to expand my gallery participation. These goals will be achievable but I’ve got to get out and do the work challenging myself to open up and allow my work to seen and criticized. Ok deep breath in and here I go one foot in front of the other.
Thanks for listening, Jean
