“Am I operating at the level of simplicity I want?” Gay Hendricks
For some reason every time I sit down to do the write up for my basket Block of the Month all hell breaks loose. I’ve been reading Gay Hendricks A Year of Living Consciously and that question above was in one of the daily meditations. I just hit me like a ton of bricks. No was my answer, I am not at the level of simplicity I want right now. When I really looked at it I realized that I have been on high creative output for the past 5 years. Really. High. Output. And I am tired. And I am wanting to explore some new things. And sometimes I feel like I cannot breathe I have so much to do. So, and I am really really sorry about this, I have decided to not do the basket BOM this year. I just don’t have it in me.
I know many of you were looking forward to this, which makes it hard. But if I am going to continue to do this work (designing and writing) I need to re-charge my creative batteries for a bit. I sincerely hope to have another BOM next year if I can get it sewn this year. I am not going to stop blogging. I am just going to finish up some projects in waiting so I can bring those to you as well. I am still going to share fun techniques and small projects and my Eat More Plants posts. Just no BOM until 2015. Once again, sorry.
Never apologize for taking care of yourself. good for you!
Posted by: Sharon | 02/05/2014 at 06:49 PM
Erin, please don't apologize. You have been incredibly generous with your BOMs in the past. It's important that you take the time to find what will make you happiest, and get on the track that YOU want to be on. Take time, slow down, and just breathe. In the meantime, lots of us will have the extra year to get caught up on your other beautiful BOMs!
Posted by: Nan V. | 02/05/2014 at 07:22 PM
Congratulations on a great decision. We love your blog and your work, but even more important: what you share with us - YOU! YOU are important, and I am so impressed with your decision - Well Done!
Chris in Aus
Posted by: Chris C | 02/05/2014 at 08:22 PM
I say "ditto" to all the above. Your loving followers want you to do what's best for you. And may I say, you are being an excellent role model for all of us and for that, I thank you. Now, I can get my Jingleberry quilt done and work on many other projects and not feel guilty about not keeping up w/your BOM. Looking forward to each and every blog post and wishing you all the best as you recharge in 2014.
Posted by: Polly Hada | 02/07/2014 at 05:42 PM