If you know me, you know that I am a very optimistic person. I always try to see the best in everyone and everything. But we all have our moments, and lately I have been having one when it comes to this (my creative space). I was in a social media rut.
I was feeling that my direction and cohesiveness was just not there. Comparing my content to others, being a tough critic on myself and in turn holding back. I was feeling that what I was putting out there was not interesting enough, or inspiring enough. I’m sure that I am not alone on this, and if your feeling like this I am writing this to you.
Once we got our poor sick babes down for nap today, I laid my exhausted self back into to bed and took a deep dive down memory lane on my Instagram feed @theupstatemama. It’s easy to go down a rabbit hole on Instagram, but have you ever done it on your own feed before? I looked back through almost every picture, and the story each one told. The generous, kind, thoughtful comments that people took time out of their busy lives to leave me, and reflected on the friendships I have built in the community of lovely, talented individuals all over the world.
Doing this brought the biggest smile to my face (even laughter) as I looked back on all the memories, joyous times, frustrations, and milestones. While I did this it was as if a light turned on in my head, this space is a little window into my life. It is my passions, my creative outlet, my s t o r y. How wonderful is it to have to have this to look back on, and how silly was I to feel the way I felt before?
To me the beauty is you don’t have to fit into a perfect place, or genre. This space is for me (and all of you) to remember, reflect, and inspire others. So if that changes weekly, daily or even by moment, that should be celebrated.
I am so thankful for all of those I have come in contact with this past year that have inspired me, and rooted me on. I can only hope that I am in turn doing the same for you.
Xoxo
Jenny