So Far So Good

This past week I finally finished the load of journals I had waiting for paper and binding. Not counting the ones that have already found new homes, I have completed 43. Some of them I really like and some of them I fear will go unloved by anyone unless I do a little something more to them. I have, however, decided to wait to do that. Figure I can always use them myself as I journal daily.

Someone asked me recently if I had plans to start a business. Funny thing is that while the answer to that question is actually no, it seems I have started one. I've gotten my Tax I.D. number and the Reseller's Permit required in my state. I have a logo. I have begun to purchase supplies wholesale. I have a web presence. Weird.

All this started simply because I believe every human being has the innate ability to create.  My personal study over the last decade and the research of others more knowing than I support that belief. My original plan was to simply honor my journey by providing tools for people to nurture their personal creativity. To honor my journey by sharing the path I used to get where I am right now. And, voila! A business was born before I realized what had happened.

And strangely, God (or the Universe or whatever name you use) has been supportive. The other week while wandering the Farmer's Market, I had a conversation with a woman who creates wonderful journals from old childrens' book covers. She asked if I would have a use for some cut matte that a photographer had given her. As that is what I use as the base for my journal covers, I was thrilled. I was, however, shocked when I picked it up the following week. A heavy box of perfectly-sized, pre-cut matte board enough board for 144 journals! SCORE!

Synchronicity? Oh, yeah. I think I'm on the right path. And the journey continues.