Why do I do it?

I confess I started making Silver jewelry for purely selfish reasons. Namely because I enjoy it so much and it is so rewarding to create something of value. (I love to crochet too but it just isn't the same) Doing it as a business however, requires an inordinate amount of paperwork and organization. Now most of my friends would describe me as organized but when it comes to my creative side, that just doesn't apply. Many jewelry makers insist on being neat and organized but when I am in the midst of an inspiration or working out a design to suit me I am solely focused on that. So organization becomes a drudge for me in the studio.

And then there is selling. Like many artists I am not particularly comfortable in sales. Obviously - I am an artist not a salesman. So why do I keep doing it?

There are days I confess when I question keeping the business open vs just creating to my messy heart's content but then I get a letter, email or comment like the one from Darlene (see the Aug. 12 post comment) that reminds me that God directed me to this endeavour for a reason. And the reason wasn't mine!

Gifts of jewelry touch people's hearts. Flowers are nice but don't last. Jewelry lasts a lifetime and beyond. The recipient can wear it as often as they chose and are reminded of the giver as well as the purpose each time they see it. Jewelry touches people's hearts. And to be a tiny part of that is reason enough.

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