24: Start Again, Not From Scratch
Summary
Have you ever felt guilty for stepping away from your creative practice? Like stopping and starting means you've somehow failed or you're not a "real" creative?
In this episode, we're rewriting that story. Because here's the truth: starting over isn't starting from scratch. Every time you come back to your creativity, you're building on everything that came before — even if it doesn't feel like it.
I'm sharing why the stop-start cycle is actually normal (and not a character flaw), how to make peace with creative rhythms that honor your real life, and a new definition of consistency that will change how you show up to your art.
Whether you've been away from your embroidery hoop for a day, a month, or a year — this episode is your permission slip to begin again.
In This Episode:
Why stopping and starting doesn't mean you're not disciplined enough
The real reasons we step away from creativity (hint: it's not weakness)
How to lower the barrier to coming back without guilt
My own season of stepping away and what it taught me
A new way to define consistency that actually works for real life
Why every return to creativity is an act of courage
Takeaway: Starting again isn't starting from scratch. Every time you come back to your creativity, you're building on everything that came before. You're allowed to have seasons of rest and seasons of creating — and both are part of your creative journey.
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