Brenda Ruth's Memoirs'

This past weekend I had the privilege of witnessing my daughter join as a vendor for a store who was celebrating their 6 year anniversary of being open.

At 9 years old this isn’t her first time being a vendor.  She has attended one a year for the last 4 years. She has always enjoyed creating and then wanting to share her creations within her circle of friends and community.

As her mother, I am extremely proud of her!

Yet as a mother I often hear myself say, “Are you sure you want to sell this drawing in a picture frame?  Or do you think your clients would really like that?”

I see a pattern here in my own life. My mother always asked me, “Are you sure about that?”  What I heard,  “I wasn’t good enough!” You don’t have the skill or the knowledge or the know how. Someone else can do it better.

The truth is, their will always be someone doing what you are doing. The difference is they are not allowing their childhood story or someone else’s opinion hold them back. Nervousness might be called excitement for they are sharing what they truly love. They may have uncertainty but the action is to do it anyways!  A great book to read is called , “Facing the fear and doing it anyway” by Susan Jeffers, PHD.

My intention is not to repeat what I felt as a child.  So I have been doing my own inner work. Taking the lead from my daughter and saying, “You want to sell that then go for it! Do it! Learn from it!”

So yes, this past weekend she sold most of her crafts. She is honing her skills as a entrepreneur by doing it. She was talking with customers and vendors.  Connecting with a smile and a hello. Engaging with conversations. Being open! Was there disappointment?  Yes at first when there was no customers. So we took the time to talk about disappointment. When customers came it was exciting. 

Being around others who inspire creativity and encourage others to do as well is so important.

So as I wrap up,  I don’t want anyone of you to hold yourself back. There is no one in the world like you. You are unique! So be bold, get inspired and truly take action by doing one small thing that gives value to the day!

What does that look like for you? If you feel like sharing please do so!

Have an amazing creative day my friends!