I have seen a theme emerge over the past few days, as I was reading Whitney's blog, and today's installment of Quit Your Day Job in the Storque, and just kind of reflecting as I start preparing for the cold and hard work of the winter season.
I can be whiney, and negative, and a victim of burn out, not too far off from what used to happen to me when I was rolling burritos too many days in a row in my former life. Its hard sometimes, to maintain perspective. As one of Whitney's recent entries suggests, you have to adjust your attitude, and I must remember that even though there are many things in my day that may not necessarily be my favorite part of work, they are part of work, and a fact of life.
And as they say over at littlealouette , the hardest part about owning your own business is, " Heavy shoulders. The paperwork and responsibility that come with this lifestyle are quite hefty.....(you) never stop working. The fatigue is tough at times. No one tells you to stop. "
But one of the best parts, even when you are burnt out and whiney, is knowing that you can follow your dreams, no matter who you are, and where you are in your life. I am lucky to be standing where I am, even if I am exhausted and don't feel like cleaning the floor or repairing a kiln, or answering the phone, this life and all of its burdens, are quite a blessing indeed.
So be careful what you wish for, you may find yourself there.
3 comments:
HA! I was just posting about this on my blog!
It is a good life, just don't fool yourself that making a living as an artist is only about making the art.
I agree with everything you've said. and what cindy said too...
Well put. Good luck with employees. I wish I could hand over some of my more mindane tasks to someone, but I like them too much. One day, soon, I will realize that I can't afford to do these things anymore.
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