Tuesday, October 8, 2013

On being brave and taking a leap of faith



Maybe this post is going to get a little personal.  Maybe I'm jumping the gun.  I don't know.  I guess we'll find out.

I lack in self-confidence.  It's something I've come to realize about myself over the past couple of years.  I'm terrified that I will fail at whatever it is I'm dreaming about.  I'm always so worried - Am I smart enough to pull this off?  Am I versed enough in how this works to do it right?  Do I even know what I am doing?

I've seen people I respect and admire take some leaps lately.  They are doing great things for themselves and their craft, turning hobbies and interests into businesses and enterprises.  Fulfilling dreams and doing what they love.

I want that.  I have dreams, dreams for this space actually.  But there's that pesky confidence thing again.  Why do I think I can do this?  I have no idea what I am doing.


Earlier this year I had actually taken some steps and was semi-public about it, which is HUGE for me.  You see, if I tell people about it, then I have to follow through.  I can't just be safe and pretend I don't have that dream at all.  If I don't pursue it, I can't fail.



But now those steps have been taken, money has been invested, more and more people know.  And now it's getting really scary.  I've stepped back.  I've convinced myself this isn't the right time.  I've been hiding under the covers.



So if this isn't the right time, why can't I stop thinking about it?  Why aren't all the ideas ceasing?  Why do I daydream about it every single day?  I've been praying on this, and I have come up with the answer.  I think it is time, and I'm just looking for excuses.  I have the support system.  I have the means.  I have to have faith.


So this is the part where I tell you all just exactly what it is I've been spouting off about.  Are you ready?  I might not be...


I am opening a quilt shop. omg I said it out loud.


A brick and mortar quilty shop full of fabric goodness and a place where sewists can come together in a real life community here in the Houston area.  We are the fourth largest city in the United States, and we have TWO (maybe??) LQSs to serve us.  I feel there's a void to be filled.  I have hopes and dreams.  BIG PLANS for this project.  I'll fill y'all in on specifics later, after I've recovered from being so open about this.

Have you ever taken a leap of faith, big or small?  I'm terrified!

24 comments:

  1. Congratulations on taking the leap! It sounds great!

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  2. Do it, girl. Best of luck! I will enjoy hearing more about it!

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  3. You are brave for sharing with us! Thank you. I'm excited for you and the Houston area quilt community.

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  4. Hugs! And Congrats!! Cant wait tohear all about your new dream coming to reality!

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  5. Congratulations! I can't wait to see pictures of your shop!

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  6. Congratulations Kristan! I admire you....as one who also struggles with confidence and would often rather do nothing than be bold. You go girl!

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  7. Congratulations! I will definitely make the trek from Austin to visit you - I have family in Houston!

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  8. Please do it! I'm aching for a modern shop with sewcial things!

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  9. i am so excited for you! i thought it was a great idea when you mentioned it at quiltcon, and even though i don't live in houston i'm sure you will fill a major need there. congratulations on taking another leap forward and for sharing it with everyone!

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  10. Sometimes you just gotta believe...have faith...and go for it. I wish I lived in Houston. I would support you! Best of luck and keep us posted here.

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  11. Yay! I'm so glad this post went this direction - that you're doing it. Yes, you should. You know I believe in taking leaps. I think the future is there for the taking. Someone's going to take it. Why not you?

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  12. I suffer from the same affliction! I'm so excited for you, way to push through and go for your dreams. I can't wait to come visit :D

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  13. I suffer from the same affliction! I'm so excited for you, way to push through and go for your dreams. I can't wait to come visit :D

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  15. I am so excited and proud and inspired by you. xoxo

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    1. PS This is Sierra. You'd think I'd be able to figure out this commenting thing... ;)

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  16. Good for you! I live in Northern MN so can't support your shop except to wish you all the best and if I am ever in your area will stop by your shop and pick up fabric!

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  17. Ah! So exciting! I'll have to come see you when I visit the inlaws. So proud of you!

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  18. How exciting! I will definitely come to see it! Looking forward to progress posts. :-)

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  19. This is very exciting! I have had the same thoughts in the past few months. I get caught up in comparing myself ans my skills to others, rather than focusing on what I do best.

    I can't wait to see your shop take shape. I live in the Cypress area and I have been longing for a good modern quilt shop.

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  20. Althouhg I am far away and will never be able to visit your shop (I live in Germany & I would if I could!) I just want to wish you all the best for your future plans.I love the idea of someone overcoming their fears and I know what it is like myself but I guess it's the only way to find out about yourself. So I am sending you my encouraging thoughts & wishes and am looking forward to hearing more about your project. Thumbs up!

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