real life....{letting go or giving up?}

those of you who've been around for a bit know that i'm also a self-taught jewelry designer.

i've had an etsy shop - and my own online shop - for a few years now. 

sales have been slow as of late and i can blame myself in part.....little to no promotion doesn't generate income.

i'm a bit sad to say that i'll be letting go of that part of my life.

not because of the sales - though that is a valid reason.

but because i think it's time to let it go.

i've wrestled with this decision for quite a while now.

i question myself...........am i giving up? or am i letting go?

{via healing rain ministries}

there is a difference, at least in my mind

you may notice that i said i'm "a BIT sad"

but also there is a bit of relief.

i thought i would share today my specific reasons for this decision. i thought it would make me feel better

but as i type, i find that i don't need to

suffice it to say, i believe it's just time.

now, i can't say i'm giving it up entirely. custom orders will still be accepted

i'm sure i'll still craft a piece or two for myself *grin*

i'm not (yet) giving up my website

but jewelry will no longer be my focus

{via lexiphilia}

i had thought i was on the path God had chosen for me.

i'm sure that i was..........for a season

i think that season is over. i've learned, i've grown.....perhaps that was the sole purpose

but i have no doubt that, if i'm mistaken, God will make it abundantly clear :-)

for now, i'm exploring other talents He has given me

talents that have surfaced recently

talents that may grow or change..........

or may even become stagnant. i don't know.

it's my desire to walk in faith and follow HIS path

so, if at times it may seem i'm a bit.............scattered??

give me some grace - i'm just trying to hear what God's saying ;-)