Week #3 topic: What is some things you have done but previously thought you could never do? It took me several days to figure out what I would share, then it finally hit me at 4:30 this morning when I woke up singing, “I get knocked down, but I get up again” by ChumbawambaVEVO. (cool name)
I GET KNOCKED DOWN – take a second to listen.
Finding My Muse
A couple years ago I devoted a series on my personal blog, Doing Life Being Tiff, called Finding My Muse Interviews. I had just stepped back from a career as a REALTOR in Ohio and was lost. I loved real estate, but the market had tanked. In the past I had wore several hats as a volunteer and attempted a variety of direct sales companies, but my heart had always been wearing my hat as a stay at home Mom. A “job” I absolutely LOVED and knew I was meant to BE. My children were grown and had become fiercely independent as I had always hoped they would, although heartbreaking at the same time. I was searching for an occupation that embodied my passions and would excite and challenge me every morning. Thankfully, I have a completely supportive spouse who encourages me not to settle. Jeff is a wonderful cheerleader who believes in me. I had also surrounded myself with strong, successful women who love their careers. Finding My Muse interviews was an idea birthed out of a necessity to find what I should BE when I grew up. I learned that the key to their success required pressing into a passion. I longed to find my muse, something I could be passionate about.
I always knew I would own and operate my own business. As a little girl, I believed owning a business was how you became rich. Funny! The reality of owning a business is quite different from my childhood expectations. The truth is that it requires fortitude of spirit. An attribute I definitely possess. I frequently get knocked down in pursuit of the American dream.
I woke up this morning thinking of all the times I had got knocked down while testing various business ideas. My stack of business cards reminds me of all my attempts and failures at finding my muse. I always press into an idea until it is obvious that it isn’t the right fit, which usually requires a complete knock down. Insert a smile. 😉 I am so happy that I kept on getting up again. I wake up every morning with an adventure awaiting me.
{Hence my internal alarm clock waking me up at 4:30 this morning}
Flown The Coop allows me to pursue a passion for rescuing and repurposing cool junque, and gives me a platform to inspire creativity and a zest for life. I encourage you to press into your passions in spite of the inevitable knock downs. It is worth it.
I’d love to hear about how you found your muse. Leave a comment or join the conversation on the Flown The Coop Facebook Page. I love the inspiration I get from your stories.
~Tiffany
And the birds fluttered around her writing YES in the sky!
Finding my muse was similar in the fact my kids were grown and independent,I was a hairstylist seriously burnt out doing hair and had always been creative so I decided to start doing furniture not knowing if anyone would like what I did or buy it…. Now I love what I do and find that people love what I do! I get to meet amazing people in this business too! Hence me meeting you! 🙂 I wouldn’t trade this job for anything else in the world!
P.s So true this is not a get rich business! But so rewarding in so many other ways! Traci
Love that song…it was one my son and his hockey team played all the time for inspiration! But there’s a truth to it — as long as we keep getting up the hope stays alive!
Hi Tiffany, I’m linking from Folk. I’m an artist/photographer/writer so one would think I’ve got a muse somewhere but I’ve never thought about one for me. I love the stories of mermaids and old, dodgy, basement-sitting, cigar-smoking men as muses, don’t you? So romantic somehow. Maybe I’ll start a muse search. Hey, just remebered, am going to see Muse in concert Feb 6th with my grown children…maybe then. 🙂
Hi Veronica! That’s so fun :). Let me know how the show is!
I know, I am late to the party but loved what you wrote and am clicking and following links.
And even though you are happy with what you are doing now, I hope our economy recovers so that you can also enjoy real estate work again.
Thanks so much Laura! I’m glad you joined the party!!!!