When Life Happens: Embracing Setbacks & Rediscovering Creativity

I was on the cusp of a big moment. My creative energy was high as I worked on my website and prepared to launch my first journal on Amazon. I felt like everything was aligning, I was ready to share my journey and empower others. But sometimes life has its own plans, and all we can do is adapt learn and keep moving forward.

The Unexpected

August 13, 2024, the unexpected happened. It was just an ordinary day. I was at work, my boss asked me to pick up his lunch. As I walked down the street, I was feeling excited and hopeful about my creative projects, when unexpectedly I slipped and fell. In an instant, I felt the sharp pain in my wrist - the wrist that was so essential to everything I was working on. Little did I know, that fall would change my plans for the next few months.

Healing and Learning Patience

Breaking my dominant wrist forced me to slow down. For several months, I've been at home, navigating the slow process of healing. At first, the frustration was overwhelming. Every day, I wanted to write, to design, to build, to just be creative, but my body reminded me that resting and recovery have to come first.

Learning to Lean on Others and Facing Uncertainty

The injury also pushed me to do something that I've always struggled with - asking for help. At first, even the smallest tasks felt overwhelming, and I had to reach out, sometimes even to complete strangers. For someone who's used to doing things independently, this was an unexpected challenge, but it also brought a sense of community and connection I hadn't anticipated.

Then there is the very real lingering question: What if I don't make a full recovery?   There are days when this this causes me to battle with depressive thoughts. The fear of the unknown and how my future pursuits may be impacted. How would I adapt if I could not create in the ways I am accustomed to? This question forces me to dig deep, and confront my fears of possible limitations, and ultimately having to choose to trust that my faith, creativity and purposed will find a way forward - whether fully recovered or not.

To all my fellow creative souls, especially those who've faced or am currently facing unexpected obstacles: keep going, keep creating, keep pursing all that you were created to be. Life may at times redirect us, but use those moments to find strength, faith, and creativity you did know you had.

Dare to Dream

xo,

Ramona Louis