Catharine Mi-Sookさんのインスタグラム写真 - (Catharine Mi-SookInstagram)「Many moons ago I was at the height of an incredible opportunity in a creative community. I never sought it out, I guess you could say it was good timing and sheer favor. But somewhere in my heart, I felt depleted. It didn’t bring joy, nor did it feel flourishing. And some relationships were unhealthy. But I stayed because I didn’t want to feel ungrateful for such an opportunity. And because I was afraid to stand up to those of bigger prominence in that arena. . Right around that time, I went to a show to see some of my favorite musicians perform. After their set, one of them told me that he saw big change coming, that I was being divinely pulled back into a quiet space with less activity, and that it’s for a purpose to eventually spring me into something bigger. . To be honest, I was really irritated upon hearing this. It confirmed what my heart was telling me all along. And I was afraid. What if this. What if that. And you know what? The what ifs, did in fact, happen. When I stepped down, the stuff hit the fan. Relationships ended. Gossip abounded. And I walked away from an entire community. And it got quiet. Real quiet. . But in that quiet, I started listening. And noticing. And writing. And then I began a doable daily practice. Doodling for 10 minutes each day. I eventually joined Instagram and posted these scribblings. And I connected with a group of sketchnoters and creatives, some of whom are among my dearest and most faithful support group today. And somewhere between then and now, a lot of dreams unfolded, far beyond what I could have ever imagined then. Thank goodness for that retreated season of quiet. I mean, really. Thank Goodness. . Landmarks like a new year (or decade) can feel weighty in a season of retreat. So for any where it seems like opportunities didn’t happen, careers took a step back, social circles shifted, gossip and all that nonsense, or whatever it is — maybe you’re just in a season of retreat, and not by accident, but where big dreams are germinating and you are being prepared for something far better, beyond your hopes. So to that, happy retreat year. May the best dreams, the ones that nourish you, flourish from your quiet spaces.」12月31日 9時53分