03/27/2026
I think we spend a lot of time waiting for the ‘fear’ to leave the ‘room’ before we start.
I took a break from painting for a while, taking time to heal some major burnout and focus on my kids and myself.
What kept me from jumping back into my art and art business was fear. I was afraid I would quickly experience creative fatigue and burnout, again. The creative burnout was horrible.
I have a bad habit of putting things off out of fear of failing, fear of it not working how I want it. (The piece in the pictures is a great example- the size and wanting to try some new techniques really overwhelmed me! But I LOVE how it turned out!)
So I procrastinated. I put off painting again, hoping an amazing bout of creativity would hit and things would just be wonderful. That I would sit down and produce beautiful work.
That’s not how any of this works!!
Even if I didn’t have fear, things would not always be that easy!
One of the most courageous things we can do is to try, even if we are unsure, even if our hands are shaky! I was reminded that there are so many reasons to push past the fear, because it doesn’t just go away. Acknowledge the fear, and keep going.
If we fail or don’t love the results, we give it another try, because
🌼 this is something you truly want to do
💜 God is calling you to share your talent or heart
💕 your kids are watching and learning how to be brave & push past fears or doubt!
🎨 you refuse to give up on the things you love
🌾 you have purpose (who are we to ignore the purpose he has given us!?)
If you have been waiting on a the right time to start a project or make a change, and the fear is overwhelming, let this be your reminder you’re not alone! Also, it doesn’t have to be perfect, ever. Just start!!
What is one thing you have been saving or holding on to for a time when you feel more ready? Maybe today, we just give it a try? And see what happens?
Just like the work in this post, you might actually LOVE how things turn out! I sure do love how this piece turned out and it was worth pushing past any little fears I may have had on it.
