Happy New Year!
I have high hopes for 2017, I don't really know why. I just have a good feeling about it all. I feel like it will be a time of great change in both my personal and professional life. Let's hope it's all good - we could all do with more good in our lives.
First off, I would like to send out a BIG heartful THANK YOU to all of the wonderful people who have loved and supported me on my life's journey this year. I honestly couldn't have done it without you. You picked me up on days when I've felt low, and have been there to celebrate all of my successes. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!
I am not big on setting resolutions. For some reason the idea has never appealed to me, and they make you feel like you are 'falling short' if for some reason they are not met. Which I'm not a huge fan of. On the other hand I love the idea of setting intentions for the new year, and thought you might be interested in hearing about a few of mine.
Self Love. This is a big one for me as I am my own biggest critic. I would like to be kinder to myself and know that sometimes it's ok to fail. Not everything has to work out exactly as planned. At the end of the day it is all part of the learning process.
Focus. (Even on the boring stuff!). I get so caught up in all the fun parts such as experimenting and creating that I sort of let everything else slide. What I've come to realise is that it is ALL important.. whether it's updating my website, replying to emails or editing photos, I need to stop procrastinating and get it done.
Connecting. I would like to make more connections in the art world. I feel like I am finally reaching a place where I am creating work that I am proud of and I would love for it to be seen by a wider audience. This is really hard for me though - I am quite happy to shut myself away to create the work, but I am not so great at putting myself out there and 'selling' myself. I think that this will be something that I will have to work on throughout my life, but you have to start somewhere. Even if it is just with baby steps.
I have a lot to work on, but I'm hoping that the journey will be a fun one. Here's to the new year and to new beginnings. My wish is that it is filled with huge amounts of love, laughter, health, and happiness!
Sara xoβ
