For Creatives that Struggle with Consistency

Hey there!

I want to spare the whole apologizing for being absent these past (checks calendar) 5 MONTHS.

I moved across the country, friends! I lost all the structure, rhythms, and support I had in place. And now, I’m rebuilding that from the ground up.

Even though I haven’t sent out any updates, or written anywhere except my journal (and as of very recently, LinkedIn again), Creative Foresight has been taking up a lot of my mental headspace.

I was shocked when I logged into my newsletter platform (beeviiv) and reread the post I sent out in April.

The negative thoughts about my lack of consistency, being generally chaotic—they got so loud over the summer.

On the outside, my life was quite blissed. We moved into such a beautiful and welcoming community. My kids inspired me with their resilience at ever turn. I felt a noticeable shift in energy here compared to New Mexico.

But it felt like I had a secret I was hiding inside. All of my projects: this newsletter, my novel, my children’s book—they all came to a sudden standstill.

The question I kept asking myself was: What does it say about me that I am not able to prioritize these things?

I think I was looking for some evidence that I’m just not cut out for this. That I should just walk away. That I should just take the hermit route and enjoy creating things in my own little world.

But then I was gifted a new narrative to try out.

A friend shared her interpretation of my situation/season of life, and there was so much grace in it.

I melted.

I could feel the truth in it.

Recognizing that a graceful interpretation felt more true than a condemning one really gave me a lot to think about.

It’s close to the hear t of Creative Foresight. The belief that creating today creates a better future. Imperfection, inconsistency and all.

I have a lot going on. And I have an incredible opportunity to explore my creative potential in this new season (both of my boys started preschool this month!).

Truthfully, I’m afraid to send this out because I’m afraid of the pressure to stay consistent.

But I love writing and I always have. I want a way to connect with others. I have ideas I’m curious about and want to work out.

Every little step towards creativity is a step in the right direction.

Thank you for reading! I appreciate you!

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Warmly,
Jennifer