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A Gypsy, a Slice of Pizza, and The Keys to Life.
A short story about surrendering to the flow of life, valuing your gifts, and conquering self-doubt.
The other day was one of those days that confound, delight, and plant deep seeds of hope in the heart.
Like many recent days, it started out with a lot of self-doubt and struggling with the limitations my mind seeks to impose on my creative endeavors.
I’m in the midst of finishing and launching some offerings for my business Interform. The goal is to supercharge and connect the efforts of community-driven entrepreneurs.
My whole career, I’ve worked deeply with these entrepreneurs — first as a UX and communication designer, then as a strategist and coach. I’ve recently expanded my practice through cooperative business models and regenerative design - or the process of creating in partnership with your place as a spiritual being.
I created a successful design business in just a few years right out of college, enjoyed my work, and delivered awesome value. Now it’s time for the next step.
But like many creatives and entrepreneurs, limiting beliefs, self-doubt, and the other traps of my mind test me at each step of the way. Lately, I’ve struggled deeply with focusing
Why am I even doing this? It doesn’t really speak to my heart. It just feels like another stepping stone that won’t last.
Am I even able to do this? Do I even have the capabilities necessary?
Maybe I should just start over, and that could get me past the blocks I’m feeling.
I’ve worked with my mentor, talked to friends, and spent many days in front of my laptop basically banging my head against the wall trying to get these offerings ironed out and clarify how they tie into the larger vision. It feels like I’m acting on what I want, but keep getting caught up in the details of the how.
Shifting Into Faith
“I’ve figured it out”
My friend said to me on the phone as he shared his story about creating a life of abundance from homelessness.
