Have you ever gotten tired out of the blue when a new project comes up? I'm working on some really cool new stuff that I am delivering in early September (stay tuned!) and I have been battling fatigue for what feels like all day long. I had two cups of coffee this morning and left my caffeine consumption at that and am, as I type, wondering maybe I could slip in a black tea for the extra pick me up...

I remember years ago, one of my teachers talking about how tiredness during work or interactions is a form of resistance. When we undertake something that part of us isn't ready to do, fatigue can show up like a big, wet dog. I'm working on some super cool stuff that I'm actually incredibly excited (and nervous and anxious and and and) about and I'm not that surprised that my body is showing up like this. To see my own stuff through to completion is a bold new move on my part, and this is no exception. Rebranding, repositioning and telling my story in a fuller, more comprehensive way is frankly scaring the shit out of me. Yes, there are the "what if"s (ie what if I fail!? What if people think I'm crazy?! What if I get kicked off my own proverbial island?!) and I am quicker and quicker to tell myself to relax and breathe. All those 'what if's don't actually exist. They are our smaller self or ego's way of throwing doubt, confusion and fear into our paths. When one is a creative individual (which we all are) and creating brave new work (or just new work for that matter,) I don't think it's ever not scary to show one's art or creation off for the masses to experience.

Being seen and showing up in fullness requires seeing things for what they are. When we show up, we are choosing to be seen. This, I feel, is incredibly bold. When we tell the truth of who we are, we begin to see more clearly. With clearer sight comes clearer perspective, and with that comes responsibility. How do we choose to respond vs react to whatever information is coming in? Therein lies the rub...