Feeling Great, by Doing Things Without Hesitation

Guest post by artist and art mentor Brainard Carey.

In the last interview with Rebecca Fontaine-Wolf, there were moments that made it clear why she was making it after quitting her job. It was really very subtle; she believed in herself in an almost unnoticeable but miraculous way.

When asked about her success relative to other artists who are struggling, she seemed to not even notice that what she was doing was unusual.

I think this is a very powerful statement about being focused on what you want and not looking at everything else around you to compare yourself to. I am sure she also compares herself to others, but nevertheless, she is in an enviable position of what most artists would call success, that is, not having a second job to support your art making.

I think what she has done is simple in one way and complex in another. On one hand, she has a belief in herself that is powerful, and perhaps you can or cannot access the same belief in yourself as easily. But she is doing something else. She is putting herself out there, physically, all the time. Her work is being seen by all kinds of people and it is being bought.

So, to me, it is interesting that she has a belief in herself apparently, but more interesting that she acts on that belief or perhaps in spite of it.

Let me explain. Rebecca may in fact be less sure of herself that I am saying she is. However, she is ACTING as though she is sure, and as if she knows it has the chance to succeed. Those actions that she took are what her world is made of, and it is what inspires me.

This blog is not so different. Recently started, it already has good content worth sharing. That is because Adelaide is an interesting person, but even more, it is because Adelaide began publishing her blog not totally planned, but confident that she would find opportunities and she has, and will continue to.

The point I am trying to make here, is that it is not enough to believe in yourself, though that is powerful, but the the greatest power seems to come from just trying, from actions, like this blog, like the blog you might start today.

I implore all readers to do what Rebecca and Adelaide are doing, make your world the place you want it to be, and go out there and do it! (Then tell Adelaide about it).