Being Pulled, Not Pushed to Do Something

We’ve all felt pushed at times—by ourselves or by others. But to feel an intrinsic pull toward something is different. It’s a calling, a purpose, a passion.  

When I started this business, it was almost by accident. I had a few pieces made, there was interest in them, and I felt pulled. It has never felt like work; instead, it has always felt like a gift—something handed to me, entrusted to my care. Much like when I had my children, I felt it was my responsibility to nurture them, to give my all so they could become their best selves. I don’t love when people compare their businesses or art to their children, but I do understand the deep sense of responsibility that comes with both.  

People often ask if it ever feels like too much, if I ever feel overwhelmed. And while there are things that cause me anxiety, this business isn’t one of them. I’ve always believed that whatever happens is more than I ever could have dreamed of. It’s all just more—so how could I say it makes me feel less? From the very beginning, I knew that even if I failed, I would have still succeeded.  

I want more—so much more. I have endless ideas I want to share, and the world, and all of you, keep inspiring me. But the truth is, there’s no way I can fail at this. I’ve already won. There are things I dream of, goals I manifest, hopes I hold for myself and for this company. But at the end of every day, I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude that I get to do this at all.  

That I get to live my life being pulled, not pushed.  

There are nights when ideas wake me from sleep, pulling me from my bed to write them down before they disappear. Sometimes, when I walk or sit in stillness, I’m overcome with emotions that I translate into words—or into something more tangible. I am a creative, and perhaps this is simply how all creatives work, guided by something unseen, a spirit within that longs to be expressed. Or maybe it’s just my process.

xx Christina