Market Sneak Peek - Do What You Love

 

 

 

It's that time of year again, Market, market, off to market we go . . .and I have a few new lines launching with some fabulous companies. These lines are the result of collective talent, effort and synergy on the part of not only the artist's creative expression, but an entire team of people who work tirelessly behind the scenes to bring to fruition what once came from a creative seed in the artist's imagination.

So often we are asked, "What do you do?" referring to one's line of work. But how often do we hear, "Why do you do what you do?" I'm interested in the why, because that's the heart part - the story. My answer to that question is as deep and layered as the art I create:

"to love what you do and feel that it matters is a beautiful life."

There is much to be said about creating a life we love. As with any authentic, purpose filled creation, there's also a tremendous amount of work that goes into creating a life you love.

Much like a garden, healthy soil is needed, choice seeds are planted, then we need to weed out the stuff that doesn't work & nurture and feed what does so flowers are able to bloom.

 

 

I believe our life is a testimony of who we are and that each of us comes to life with a promise, a gift, a passion and a deep heartfelt desire. As we become aware of what each of these elements represent for us, life then becomes a quest to bring our self into alignment with these experiences that will ultimately lead to self-realization.

In my quest, as I became aware of what each element represents in both my personal and professional life, everything began to organically fall into place for me.

My life's work is my joy.

My work is a creative expression of my promise. I count it a blessing each day that I am given the opportunity to earn my income enjoying my life's work (my gift) and that I have remarkable opportunity to share my gift with you.

What a blessing to have discovered my gift and that I get to live each and every day creatively expressing myself first as a mom, nurturing the spirit in my two beautiful daughters, and in my art work, nurturing your spirit and mine.

It is by divine design then, that my mission - my promise for Terri Conrad Designs is an honest, heartfelt expression and gift from my spirit - "to encourage, nurture & inspire the unique beauty, beloved spirit and unlimited possibility in each of us."

This company was at the tip-top of my wish list when I decided to go into art licensing. For Creative Co-Op, passion is at the heart of what it does - passion for product, passion for quality, and passion for customer success. It is this passion that grew the company founded only 10 years ago into the dynamic, trend-setter that it is today. What amazingly beautiful things come from combined passions when you do what you love.

Would you like to see more sneak peeks? I'd love to hear your thoughts about doing what you love . . .do you already, are you wondering where to begin? Share your thoughts with me -

til then,

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Comments

[Diane Knott]

Terri, I'm smiling at you and for you. Wishing you much success at Market for all the reasons we both feel in our hearts and for all the reasons we do this, as well as for all our daily needs. Isn't it wonderful that we get to do our hearts' work. We are so blessed to have been given our gifts and talents. It was never a question for me to begin...it was something deep inside me that I HAD to express. Some days it's hard - so that's when I take a rest and try to renew. Thankfully, they don't happen that often and I know that "it" is waiting for me when I return to my studio. As long as the Good Lord grants me good health....I'll do this to the end of my days.
Yes, my friend, I understand.
Love, diane

[Sherri Blum]

Like you, Terri- I count my blessings each day I awake and have the opportunity to design and create beauty- to do what I LOVE and am passionate about. How many people really love what they do for a living? I was just talking with my step-daughters last week about discovering their unique gifts from God and striving towards finding a calling or career that allows them to nurture and share those gifts with others. I'm going to share your post with them to support what I was trying to say. Thank you for helping me to find a new way to guide them! :) And I can't wait to get another sneak peek at what you've been working on. These particular plaques shown here are definitely speaking to me...so beautiful!