My friend Erin, founder of www.erincondren.com, was featured on the Today Show today. Her story is inspiring, as she grew her love of creating fun, witty Holiday cards into an online extravaganza. Not only cards, but my friend's business offers much more: growth charts, recipe boxes, wallpaper, and the coveted daytime organizer. (Below shows some of the EC stationary, as featured on The Today Show.)
I love her story because she found a way to balance being a mom of twins while doing what she loves.
Don't we all want the same? Balance. Reaching for our dreams. Doing what we love. Today I sit here, knowing that I have a call to write. Erin's story motivates me to continue doing this act. When Erin first started out, she operated out of her home office, which has now morphed into a 40,000 square foot warehouse. She obviously isn't at home anymore, and employs a 100 person staff to spread the joy of her business. (Below is a photo of Erin in her warehouse, as featured on The Today Show.)
So, here I am writing. Today I submitted a 475 word maximum article to an online Women's Spiritual Health magazine. They accepted my piece and have asked for me to write 5 more times throughout the year. Although a small magazine, I had never heard of prior to receiving a request for submission, I move ahead, happy to be spreading the joy I have through this creation. Just like Erin's home office, when she created out of the love of doing so, I offer the same.
We all need to find what we love and as NIKE® would say: Just Do It. What do you need to be doing for YOU and no one else? What will stretch you beyond what you believe you are capable of doing?
Just as I cheer for my friend's success, I also support YOU.
Trust, and do what you LOVE!
Happy Day!
Lisa
www.mindfulbeginnings.com