I am a creative person. It's who I am. There. I said it. No shame, no remorse. Just acceptance. My brain is ALWAYS going....constantly thinking of new things to try and new things to make. Or if I see a photo of something, my brain yells, "Hey! I can do that!", regardless if I can or not. That's just the way it is. Sometimes though, my brain gets ahead (haha, a-head????) of me and, well, I get paralyzed. I can't move forward with anything......anything!!!! I guess it would be like writers block to a writer. Crafters block? Hmm.
Last night I decided I had had enough of being paralyzed. I sat down with a pen (well, a pencil) and wrote out (literally) "What do you want to focus on?" (see?) Turn your head to the left...
Whew!!! What a relief! I can move again! I have clarity and I am on a mission!!! The Old English Barn is my first love and I will be true to her. Soaps, soaps and more soaps! Plenty of lotions and healing balms and a few new items joining the mix very soon. Next is doTERRA essential oils because, well, because they are truly a gift and it is my mission to share this gift with anyone who will listen (and even with those who will not.....you have been forewarned). Next, classes and classes. Essential oil classes, which I absolutely LOVE teaching, because I get to meet the most AWESOME ladies and I learn so much from them! And I would very much so like to start teaching soap making classes. So what didn't make the list? My crafts!!! Which really took me by surprise. But I have found that I am just not enjoying it like I used to (with the exception of punch needle) and they seem like more of a chore to create than a treat like they used to. Sorry brain.
I plan on going forward with the blog as a way to explore soap making and such with you and to share useful information regarding essential oils. Of course there will be the odd days when I have to tell you something either hilarious or ridiculous (or both) that has happened on our little homestead. (Always lots of those days around here.) I am also planning on having a website up and going by Nov/Dec to offer soaps and such for sale. I will need your feedback on favorite items so I can be sure to have them available.
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| This is Golem....the meanest rooster around. He will tear into your legs if you walk by him. This is a close up, he is a bantam and very small. He can actually fit in a green bean can. Don't ask how I know that..... |
I love that you are on this journey with me! I am also so thankful for my family who lets me be this crazy creative person that I am and who continues to support me as I get this 'stuff' all figured out.
p.s. Did I mention how much I loooove flowers and want to make an English garden so I can start selling beautiful dried flowers for you to decorate your home with? No? Well, .......stop it brain.***************************Have a beautiful day!******************************
