by Emily P Freeman | Mar 30, 2011 | courage, freedom, traditional publishing
You have a dream in your back pocket, don’t you? Over the years, that dream has taken on many different names in your mind: Silly. Ridiculous. Hobby. Foolish. Impossible. Waste of time. You have called it that for so long, that you have never actually taken the...
by Emily P Freeman | Mar 29, 2011 | art, freedom
Do you remember the sky in January of 1999? Because it was a deeper, richer blue than it has ever been before. And the clouds were fluffier and the sun was brighter and the rain was a gift and not a nuisance. It was the month I learned that The Man liked me back, and...
by Emily P Freeman | Mar 28, 2011 | breathe
After a weekend away, I’m merging back into the rhythm of home. Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words – the weekend was lovely, the women were kindred spirits, and I didn’t faint or burp or accidentally cuss into the microphone. I would say it...
by Emily P Freeman | Mar 25, 2011 | art, Grace for the Good Girl
And so I decided I want to make art that means something to me. I don’t want to let Fear muddy up the clear waters of faith. So I say yes, and for exactly two and a half minutes, it feels good to take a risk. But then Fear’s besties show up: Panic and...
by Emily P Freeman | Mar 24, 2011 | art, courage
Preach. Make love to Fear. Apologize a lot. Try to measure your impact. Compare yourself. Fear the success of others. Stay comfortable. Have imaginary conversations with your critics. Hold on to regret. Wait until tomorrow. Demand appreciation. Be easily offended. Do...
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