09/09/2023
Hello, beautiful people. I took time away this summer to recalibrate and focus on myself. I wanted to give myself permission to step out of the grind and discover what is important to me. I took the time to rest, be, and surround myself with the people, things, and activities that bring me joy.
I take time away occasionally to gain perspective, but this time is different. It was more than the perspective I was looking for but a sustainable quality of life that I was looking for that would be right for me at this time of my life. I knew that my social media stats would suffer and returning would be difficult. But I felt that I had to be on this journey of self-discovery.
As a content creator, you know the burnt out you feel of having to come up with content that you are passionate about consistently is unsustainable, and the hustle mentality that only if you hustle you won't be successful no longer works for me.
The heart of a creator is the joy of creating something you are passionate about and the pleasure you find doing it. I know this is not right for everyone, but it was right for me. I used to be a people pleaser and doing it at the expense of my needs and sanity, but I realize the importance of honoring your soul and letting the song in your soul lead your path, even if it is on the road less traveled.
I am excited to see where the lessons I learned will lead me on this next phase of my journey, and I hope you allow yourself the permission to do the same as the joy and peace of mind you will find within yourself from doing the work of resting and just being is insurmountable.
