I have gotten a lot of great business and life advice in 2014, but the below quote I spotted in Magic Kingdom might be one of my favorites:
2014 was a crazy, whirlwind year for me, yet ended on a very high note.
I traveled the world; met one of my favorite actors in London when I accidentally ran onto the set of “Downton Abbey;” I witnessed my high school best friend get married in Maui to the greatest guy; and also nearly lost my hand to a hungry swan in Zurich. I also decided to take a leap of faith and go home to California and start a new endeavor, after 26 years away.
This past year Allison Stilwell left all of us with vital advice: Do what you love—nothing else matters.
That’s damn right.
And my college friend Fr. TJ Martinez also had a motto that he said over and over and over: Do the difficult now, and the impossible soon after.
I feel they bear repeating:
Do the difficult now, and the impossible soon after.
And do what you love- nothing else matters.
My best wishes for a very happy new year!
Bring on 2015,
Just what I needed to hear today Pokey. Thanks! 🙂
Back at you, amazing Woman!!
Pokey
The advice is beautiful and nearly brought me to tears.
Teri
Your pondering is very touching and thought proving. Thank you! Your picture says it all!
I’ll take your lead. ❤️❤️
How exciting to meet “Carson”. May 2015 be a blast for you!
Dear Pokey, I senT a letter and some hand-made gifts for you today. Enjoy! Tom Reed http://www.dragonflycattoys.com
Happy New Years to you and a Healthy new life adventure.
Pokey, I ‘ve only known you in passing through the Houston Quilt Show, starting with Make It U but you have always been a joy to be around. I wish you the very best in your new endeavor in California. It’s their gain and our loss.
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Dear one, I wish you nothing but happiness on your new adventure. I can’t wait to come out and see this dream unfold for you. It has, indeed, been a big year. A big several years, really. Happy to see those fun pics! xo
PS-LOVED the story about wandering onto the Downton set. Great.
What a great year of change and adventure! Looking forward to watching what 2015 brings you…
Your photo shows it all, you are blessed, best wishes for 2015!
That picture should be on the back of your business card! Every time I see it, I immediately feel relaxed yet revved to go. It is so evident you are embodying the words of your dear friends! Soaking it all in! Best wishes to you in 2015!
Great post. #InspirationalGoodness. Life is short, so we do need to live each day doing what we enjoy. Things can change dramatically in the blink of the eye.
I wish you a very happy and healthy New Year and hope you find plenty of time to travel, create, enjoy and soak up the love, respect and admiration that everyone sends your way.
SewCalGal
http://www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
Great advice and I’m glad you are following it! Wishing you all the best in your new endeavors. Everything you do seems to turn to gold so I have no doubt the Art Barn will be fabulous! Can’t wait to come see it!
I miss you each Saturday morning; I’m so glad I found your blog. Happy New Year and wish you the best on your new venture!Jeanne
Have a health, abundant and creative 2015 Pokey!
Thank u so much for weaving your love around us! !!!
Great post, thanks for sharing and Happy New Year, wishing you great success in all you do! I love that sweater you are wearing 🙂
Pokey, Happy New Year! Such an inspiring post – Thank you. I am waiting for your dream to be ready to invite other quilt enthusiast to join you. I have an amazing friend in Texas that I plan to invite to one of your workshops when they materialize.
You are obviously very happy in your new life. My best wishes for your future. Happy New Year!
Love Ya!