pick your poison
i have very few Absolute Truths in my life: Convictions that i would literally give up my life for.
1. My children are by far my most beautiful Creation.
2. There is no better man for me then my husband.
3. I only need a handful of really good friends: those people for whom know my thoughts before i do.
4. I would have an affair with Ani DiFranco if given the opportunity.
5. I was put on this earth to Create Art.
it become blatantly clear to me two weeks ago as i was driving the familiar route to work, the same road i have driven the last 10 years, sometimes in the middle of the night, that i was truly beginning to suffocate with every additional trip north to the Hospital. For months, my husband and i had been discussing my future both as an employee and as an Artist. And this particular day, two weeks ago, i will give credit to my own Genius, for giving me the courage and/or stupidity (pick your poison) to hand in in my resignation: not because i had another job lined up, not because i won the lottery, but because quite simply i was not honoring who i truly am and why i am here by doing anything BUT making Art.
Next week will be my final week and i have absolutely no idea where this will all lead me. I do believe however, by following my passion, listening to my heart, keeping those friends close, and believing in my Self the only possible outcome for my future is a successful one. Someone asked me the other day, “Loryn, aren’t you scared?” Of course.
But, if fear is the only thing keeping me from honoring who and what i am, well, quit frankly, i would rather be held prisoner for a crime i didn’t commit then held prisoner by my own demons.
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Comment by Loryn Spangler-Jones on June 13, 2011 at 12:03am -
Mo ...THANK YOU!!! Lea....xoxo Cheryl.....thank you for your support
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Comment by Cheryl Stewart on June 12, 2011 at 6:14pm -
I've been watching you evolve here on LMM and am so excited to watch what happens next. Thanks for taking us on your journey with you. We all need to be so true to ourselves. Hmm, think I'll start something new tomorrow. Way to go!
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Comment by Louise le Roux on June 12, 2011 at 12:15am -
You go girl! The only possible path in life worth pursuing is to follow your bliss! You are certainly doing that and I admire your courage. I know your journey will be a successful one, because you are such an amazing artists.
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Comment by Bronwyn Palmer on June 11, 2011 at 9:39am -
Loryn, I know what it means to step out into something like this. I too am making big decisions and moving towards a new and different type of life. It is scary, but I think of it as saying 'Yes' to life and 'No' to fear. As you say, if fear is the only thing stopping you; then don't let it stop you! All the very best on your new adventure.
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Comment by Loryn Spangler-Jones on June 11, 2011 at 7:14am
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margo... i will let you know ;-)
steve....agree with the bottle of pale ale, silly me to have forgotten...and thanks for the applause, let's just hope i don't do a complete belly flop!
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Comment by Steve Hosch on June 11, 2011 at 6:01am -
I would add one additional "absolute truth": it's hard to beat a cold pale ale (only in a bottle) on a hot summer day. But seriously, Loryn, I soooo respect your belief in yourself, your honesty, your COURAGE. Imagine the millions of artists (me included) who've wanted to follow their passion full time but--for whatever reason--haven't. I applaud you!
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Comment by Margo Garrison on June 11, 2011 at 3:39am -
I know we would all like to be able to do what you are doing, and it is such a lift to see that! If anyone has the drive and dedication to make it happen, you do! You need someone to prime canvases, buy art supplies???
Carry your pet poodle???
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Comment by Loryn Spangler-Jones on June 11, 2011 at 2:53am
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can't believe all the response this is getting!!! thanks everyone for the support and encouragement. funny how i have gotten more support and congrats here at LMM then in my "real" life. not sure what that says about my "real" life! xo
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Comment by Darwin Sy Antipolo on June 11, 2011 at 2:47am -
good ju ju vibes coming your way, loryn!
i'm (we're) rooting for you!
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Comment by Becky Deardorff on June 11, 2011 at 2:36am -
Good for you! I've been there, and it IS scary, but exhilarating too. In my case it didn't pan out because I rather suddenly became the sole support for a family of 3. I will never regret trying, though. The absolute surest way to fail is not to try. You never know what you are capable of until you do, and it is wonderful that you are giving yourself this time/space to grow. Take advantage of it! You can always go back to the rat race if you absolutely have to, but hopefully this will be your butterfly time and you will be able to find security as well as fullfillment. Fingers crossed, good thoughts headed your way :)
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