Lately, I've been feeling blocked creatively, unable to accomplish anything meaningful, and uncertain about what the future holds. I feel like time is flying by, and I want it to go slower, but I also wish it were next year when things are (hopefully) a little easier. If I try to rest, I have a ton of energy, and if I try to do something, I'm tired.

Anyway, I'm not telling you this to complain (okay, I'm complaining a little, but like, I can keep it in perspective, everything is fine), but I AM sharing in the hopes that if you're feeling the same way you don't feel alone! I went for a long walk with David yesterday, and after talking it over for a while, I came to a few conclusions:

I can only focus on one thing at a time. Right now, my biggest goal in life is growing my business. There are a lot of things I'd like to be doing that I can't control, but I can control how much I work toward that goal, and I can set realistic, tangible goals for myself in this area.
I only have this moment. I can't change the past, and if this year taught me anything it's that you can't count on the future being like you planned it, so it's important to appreciate where you are right now. It's hard to gauge your own progress. I can feel like I have so much further to go with my art practice, but four years ago I was creating stuff like this, and did not consider myself an artist. If you work consistently on something, you'll see results over time.
That seems like enough to work on for now! I hope you can find joy and peace where you are right now, even if it's not exactly where you'd like to be. <3

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working through a creative block