Dreams and Goals: Slow and Steady

Hello, friends! How are you today? I hope you are well-rested, perky, and accomplishing great things. You are worth a whole lot, and you need to know that you can accomplish great things! Don't forget that!

It's pretty easy to forget, isn't it? I have all these dreams stored up in my heart. I truly believe I can reach those dreams and excel, but when things don't go according to plan or don't move along as quickly as I would like, it's easy to get discouraged. 

Good Things Really Do Take Time

But good things take time- sometimes a lot of time! And that's ok. Part of the journey is learning. And oh boy! Could I ever stand to learn to be more patient!

Just because things are going slowly, does not mean that something is wrong. Sometimes, slow is just right- even when we don't see it that way. 

And slow seems to be God's plan for me right now. I have a lot of goals that I am striving towards. Every single day, the longing grow. I believe those longings are there for a reason. But I must learn to be ok when there isn't instant gratification.

I have to be ok with "slow and steady" winning the race.

Today, I'd love to share with you a few things I am working on and dreaming about- I want you to know what's on my heart.

Current Goals and Ambitions

The Peculiar Treasure

If you've been following along with my blog for a while, then you know that I have a deep desire I be a full-time blogger one day. I would love to have the freedom to work from home and devote all my "working hours" to this space of the web. 

I'm not there yet. Not even close. But I have never been so ambitions about a career goal, and I believe I can do it. I am currently reading Ruth Soukup's "How to Blog for Profit (Without Selling Your Soul)" and I hope to glean a lot from her.

I just submitted a guest post for a potential paid opportunity, and I am also trying to develop a killer sponsorship program. The sponsorship program is something that I would love to expand on, because it allows me to develop a friendship and community with other bloggers while simultaneously bringing in an income.

I love blogging more than I ever thought possible. I never knew what a blessing it could be, or how I could use it to inspire others. I also learn a whole lot about myself from blogging. I want those things to continue, to grow, and to make a difference (in others and in me).

Kristin's Treasures

You may have noticed one of my side bar adds: Kristin's Treasures. This is my Etsy shop. Right now, it is very small. But I hope to expand my shop. I want it to be a place of beauty. 

I love buying handmade items. I enjoy supporting other creative people out there and bringing unique pieces into my home. I offer the same, but I want to greatly expand my inventory. Right now, I make candles, hats, scarves, earrings, and downloadable prints (find them here). However, I hope to add in several other products within the next month. 

My mom and I have been talking about opening up a booth at a farmer's market or flea market. I'm not sure if that is going to happen or not, but I'd love to see our products out there.

Devotionals

When I was in 7th grade, I realized how much I enjoyed writing inspirational/Christian devotionals. It's what I've been wanting to do for years!

Here on The Peculiar Treasure, my posts tend to be a mix of inspirational and devotional, but I was talking to Taylor the other day, and I have decided that I would also love to write a short devotional series. I want to influence people for Christ. I want my writing to point people to the loving arms of Jesus.

More to come on that as I start making some headway!

Guys, I love this little space of mine. I love coming here and talking to all of you. I love being able to encourage you, whether you live 20 minutes away or are on another continent! 

Thanks for being a part of all of this.

What dreams do you have? Are you determined to keeping working towards your goals, or have you given up?