Ep.4. Sarah Thee Campagna - Career Loss

“Sarah The Artist” lost her ability to do art and with it, her identity. After nearly two decades working as a successful professional artist, a relocation left her without the joy that inspired her muse. Trying to force the artistic process failed. For a couple of years she resisted giving into this defeat. After going down kicking and screaming, a lightbulb went off one day, illuminating her way forward. 

Takeaways:

1. Some things can't be forced.

2. After your loss, it can take a few years to allow yourself to think of yourself as someone else.

3. Busyness can cause you to miss the cues the universe gives you to find that which fulfills you.

4. Seek those who will support whatever you're doing and take with a grain of salt those who invalidate your experience. 

5. Explore things you've always been interested in. See if things you enjoyed in the past and let go of still bring you joy.

6. Sometimes to change, some people need to be let go of.

7. People recognize and understand the old you. They want that you. Don't let this keep you from moving forward.

8. When you feel guided to be doing what you're doing, that's what will help you get through your moments of doubt.

9. We're connected to something bigger than ourselves - a larger purpose. When you find the “right thing” to do, it feels the opposite of swimming upstream.

10. The day will come when the light switch goes on and you won't be able to ignore it. This will be the “right thing” to do.

11.Things have to be taken away for you to look for what's missing.

12. Grief work; you can either dole it out over 15 years or just get in there and feel it.

13. Cherish that one person who believes in you and helps you when you don't believe in yourself.

14. Every moment has some little bit of joy in it. Practice looking for those specks of joy. 

Contact Info:

Sarah’s website: www.SaltAndFireSpellworks.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/SaltAndFire.Spellworks

Podcast: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/salt-and-fire-spellworks-claim-your-v8xlfSdhb6n/

Julie’s Contact

Julie’s Tough Stories Workshop https://www.courage-ignite.com/Tough_Stories_Workshop_waitlist 

Bold Becoming-Identity Retooled Private Facebook Group (free) https://www.courage-ignite.com/Bold_Becoming_FB - 

[email protected]

https://instagram.com/juliebrownecourageignite

Music - Happy African Village by John Bartmann