Although Phil Collins was talking about music, I feel like this applies to anything in life.
Whenever I have moved to a new place, started a new job, gone back to school, or begun a new endeavor, I feel like it has taken me a while to find my place.
I am not one of those people who magically fits into a new situation, who knows exactly what to do, who to talk to, where to get the best information, or how to find my way.
I have to feel my way, bang it out, find my groove.
That is what happened when I started selling on Etsy. It is how I have been finding my voice on this blog. It is what I am doing now with my new booth.
I am finding my place. Learning what to sell and how to price it. It takes time, but I am patient.
It's all about getting in the groove.
How do you go about getting in the groove? Does it take you time, too?
Oh Laura, I love that lily photo!! And as far as finding one's groove, I think it's simply trial and error. I know some people seem to think there's a formula, but I tend to try one thing then another and see what works best for me. And we're all looking to improve our products or stores or booths, etc. I think that moving forward and improvising is a good thing. Sometimes a groove can turn into a rut. lol
ReplyDeleteThe important thing is doing what makes you happy. :)
Deletei'm more of a 'rut' person. :)
ReplyDeleteIt takes me awhile to get in the groove when I make changes...I'm just glad I can continue to make changes in my life and grow with it all!!
ReplyDeleteMe too, Linda. I think that is the secret of a happy life.
DeleteGorgeous photos sweet Laura!! You should sell some of your photography!
ReplyDeleteMy Windows camera phone and I thank you, Katie.
DeleteBeautiful flowers!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Beth.
DeleteThese are beautiful pictures. Sometimes I have to find my way with people. I feel them out first because I tend to put up a wall at times.
ReplyDeleteCynthia
I think many of us feel our way with people, Cynthia.
DeleteYes, I definitely have to get in the groove when I start something new. I am a creature of old habits, so change doesn't come easily for me.
ReplyDeleteI always find it interesting how some people love to hold on to the old while others are ready to jump into anything new, Kelly. Just a facet of our personalities.
DeleteSometimes, you just have to jump off the deep end and start swimming.
ReplyDeleteThat's true, Dayle, although I have almost drowned a few times.
DeleteWith school so in and out of session with our snow days, I have been feeling very out of the groove lately! Sometimes life is just like that!
ReplyDeleteI think this weather has thrown a lot of people off, Michelle. Hope you don't have to teach way into the summer.
DeleteMy daughter is setting up her Etsy shop now. I hope she finds her groove too.
ReplyDeleteThat's exciting, Kim. Let us know when she gets it set up.
DeleteThe thing about getting in a groove, I find, is remembering that it DOES take time and not to get discouraged. So many people bail out too soon!
ReplyDeleteYou're right. It does take time. Hopefully as we age we gain more patience.
DeleteIt definitely takes me some time to get in the groove and find my place. I'm a creature of habit and routine. I never thought I would be, but in teaching young children, routine & schedules are security for them. After doing this for so many years, I adopted it into my own life as well without realizing it. :o)
ReplyDeleteIt depends on the situation. Usually I am pretty good about feeling at home in a new town, city or country. I have lived all over the country so I am good at setting up house and putting down roots quickly. When it comes to a new job, the rhythm takes a bit longer for me. When it came to blogging it took me a while to decide what I wanted to gain from it. Now I am much more relaxed so I can say I found my groove. But I have also learned in life ~ if something is not working despite my efforts I just quit and move on. Life is too short to live with unhappiness.
ReplyDeleteBig Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
I totally agree with you Laura, it seems that it takes me a while to get into the groove also...just starting to really "fit" here.
ReplyDeleteJen