I recently stumbled across an old article from 2009, tucked quietly into a forgotten corner of the internet. It featured my artwork—my early voice—in the Macomb Daily. At the time, this kind of attention felt huge. I remember wondering, “Is this it? Is this the moment that changes everything?”
Looking back now, I smile at that version of myself. Hopeful. Nervous. Trying to figure out where I fit in the art world. I believed that success might arrive like a thunderclap—a moment that would transform my entire career.
But here's the truth I’ve come to understand:
Success isn’t a single moment. It’s a string of moments—ordinary, beautiful, sometimes quiet—that weave together over time.
Yes, being featured in an article was wonderful. It was validating and exciting. But it didn’t change everything. It changed something. A small step forward. A boost of confidence. A deeper belief in myself.
And isn’t that enough?
We so often put pressure on a single opportunity to be “the one.”
- The big sale.
- The perfect show.
- The viral post.
- The gallery feature.
- The big break.
But what if instead, we honored each of these for what they are: a page in the story, not the entire book?
What if we stopped trying to “arrive” and instead focused on unfolding?
Letting the journey reveal itself, one step at a time.
I don’t know where you are in your creative path right now.
But I want to gently remind you:
You don’t have to figure it all out today.
You don’t need this moment to be “the one.”
You just need to keep going.
Celebrate every brushstroke.
Appreciate every kind word.
Honor every small success.
And then… keep showing up.
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You don’t have to chase the “big break.”
You just have to walk your path—with heart.
I’ll be right here, walking with you.