When
I asked what the eldest child wished for Easter, I received a
little wishlist containing household articles.
Fact
is that Jil moved out WITHOUT a complete kitchen equipment: her
luggage did not contain a 12-piece stainless steel casserole set,
just imagine.
Not
even a garlic press.
Theoretically
she could have picked anything from my discarded things – there are
dishes galore, in particular.
But
she actually prefers to buy things gradually – and to bear the
makeshift status quo.
Yes,
even for weeks or months.
Because
after that a garlic press can suddenly be the best thing ever!
The
difference is that it is exactly the garlic press you chose yourself
– and not Mama’s old stuff she doesn’t need anymore.
Therefore
listen to my advice of the day:
If
you want to start something new – be it moving into a new
appartement, starting a project, go travelling or writing a blog,
don’t wait until everything is complete and the circumstances
perfect.
Just
begin!
Then
everything around you will grow in a healthy way and you will find
the greatest joy in every little new addition – be it a new layout
or a garlic press.
I
am genuinely happy for anybody who has the necessary means (financial
or otherwise) to start big/professionally right away.
But
honestly: how often does that happen?
The
rest of mankind often secrectly wishes for a sponsor who hands them
10.000 Euro, because then “I could finally do what I always wanted
to do, live how I always wanted to live!”.
Wake
up!
That
sponsor is not going to show up.
At
least not the way you imagine it.
Just
forget it.
„ But
maybe I will win the lottery! And God might send somebody who has the
money!”
Yeah,
sure.
God
can also make it rain pink lollipops, no problem.
One
thing for life:
In
most cases (I would even say: in all of them!) a seed will be given
to you, not the harvest.
Such
a seed usually does not look spectacular at all.
Most
seeds are small, gray and tiny, have you noticed that?
A
seed is so inconspicuous, that most people do not even notice it: a
talent, a passion, an idea, an ability, a viewpoint that others do
not have.
And
guess who is responsible for the seed from now on?
Right.
You.
So
do not carry it in your pocket.
Don’t
hold it between your fingers and daydream about “everything that
could be, if I only had more money…”.
Place
the seed in the soil and water it, look after it and care for it,
don’t get upset, if others ridicule you (because: “you can’t
even see anything.”) and look forward to harvest time.
And
water it.
And
care for it.
And
be happy, if it grows.
And
don’t dig everything up after three days, because nothing’s
happening.
Oh
yes, a lot is happening–give your seed the time it needs.
Because
this is exactly the time that YOU need: in the meantime you receive
training and refinement of your personality, and you learn things
that are very important for the steps to come.
One
advice I gave to bloggers during the workshop on Saturday was:
”Enjoy
the time when you are just starting your blogs.
Enjoy
it, if you get few or nearly no comments – this is the time when
you learn to be independent of other’s opinions.
And
this is the best way to write a really good, inspiring blog –to be
immune against criticism and praise.
I
love healthy growth.
I
love it when you start with very little and everything grows bit by
bit.
It
is like an epic adventure that sometimes really challenges you, but
at the same time propels your personality forward in a big way.
And
your personality is ALWAYS the key to success, no matter in which
area.
So
don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity, but very consciously
enjoy the makeshift state in which you are right now and be happy for
every little change.
Don’t
despise your seed, because it might look inconspicuous and “doesn’t
look like much”.
Don’t
deprive yourself while waiting for something spectacular to happen to
be able to start–everything you need right now is here right now.
That
which isn’t here you don’t need yet.
And
you will see how your seed grows bit by bit, blossoms and carries
fruit.
And
A LOT OF fruit.
You
will be so delighted about every little leaf!
About
every new order, about every new reader, about every little change!
About
every new garlic press or mixing bowl!
I
have no idea how I ended up writing about inspiration while writing a
post about dishes.
Honestly
I don’t.
Once
it flows…
Easter Wishlist:
- IB Laursen casserole dish
- Mixing bowl
- Tafelgut teas
- Dish towels
- Small bowls from Bloomingville
Casserole
dish, mixing bowl, dish towel: IBLaursen
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With love
from Berlin and from the Baltic Sea!
Joanna
If
you want to read more about this: THIS
WAY.
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