Reclaiming the Austin Studio. Photos by Marianne MacKenzie
I gave it back to the Creative Source who had so miraculously brought it to me in the first place, this perfect magical vision of a creative cottage and right next door to my home! I had become attached. And it was blocking my creative flow and evolution.
And then the call came. The moment I made the decision within myself to let it go, the property manager contacted me and said the new owner wanted to use the cottage for his offices and we needed to move out by July. It was clear that the Universe was supporting my decision and it was the right thing to do.
Once I made that decision, I reclaimed my FREEDOM.
I felt lighter, I felt joyful...that is when I knew that although a part of me was still in shock, this was the right thing to do and I continued to let go and trust my process.
So the reality of the situation came to light. We had our last retreat there a small and intimate group and I still felt really clear and almost giddy that this was meant to be and that is all was a giant blessing in disguise.
And it truly was. We moved out of the studio. I had incredible help from my students, clients and community. I felt so supported. I took much needed break and had a super fun summer traveling, resting and shifting my business vision to one that was more flexible, virtual and supportive of MY CREATIVE PROCESS and my lifestyle.
I let go of being a martyr and put my creative process and desires at the foreground of my life.
The last 9 months have been full of tremendous growth, spaciousness AND freedom. I have shifted my business to be more accessible to a larger audience. Offering retreats, Coaching Calls primarily by phone and Skype and The Phoenix Rising Experience a 3-month program that is expressed through retreats, video conferencing group sessions, online forums and individual coaching.
This business model also lends itself to creating much more intimate groups which is where, after teaching for over 7 years now - had become my sweet spot and preference allowing people to dive deeper and take more risks, feel more seen, connected and accountable to their truth and authentic expression.
And I created space for the fulfillment of my hearts longing to come into my life.
Last month David and I wondered over next door to see what they had done with the property. I hadn't been in their since last summer. My key still worked and as we walked in...I my jaw dropped. They hadn't changed a thing. The owner never moved in and the studio was just as we left it!
A grin took over my face and the light of an idea crossed my mind, what if they would be willing to rent it to me again for my own personal creative space?
I immediately called the property manager. He said that the plans kept changing with what they were able to do on the Estate property and he was unsure and would check with the owner.
A few weeks later he let me know that, 'no, it wouldn't be possible as they were about to start construction.
Again, I let the possibility go.
A few weeks after that message, I received another call. Construction had been postponed to late Summer 2014 and would I be interested in renting the studio until then?
My face welcomed another smile and I said absolutely, let me think about it. I had to get really clear about what my purpose would be for renting the space. I truly wanted it as my own creative space and also knew that I wanted to share it as well.
Then Valerie one of my apprentices in The FTM Creative Catalyst Training said, what if we share the studio space and co+facilitate a monthly class for the Austin Community! I can get my hours to complete my certification and then we can share the space the rest of the time as a collective creative space!
Bingo. That felt right on.
Trusting my process, I let something I Iove go--one of my dearest creations and it served its purpose and came back to me with more creative potential than ever!
This is at the heart of The Abundant Creative, my brand new Tele-Trainning on how to wholeheartedly trust the Creative Source and our process for all of our material support when fulfilling our creative visions and dreams. Tele-Course starts this Thursday to breaking free from the Starving Artist Myth in your Life, Art and Business. Register Here to join this Global Community and Tele-Course!
Where can you trust your process more?
Where can you let go more to allow for even more to come in?
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