I have my coffee in hand (not literally, because I’m typing and that would be ridiculous) and my heart super pumped (both literally, because of the coffee and figuratively, because of my guest) to write this blog.
To give you some context, I would like to share of piece of my own heart. I get hung up in life quite often questioning my purpose and talents in this world…I am a “textbook over thinker” as Kevin Malone would say. This can send me into a whirlwind of doubt. My beautiful friend, co-yogi, and graphic designer and UX/UI specialist, Kaci Bartlett and I talk (often) about how to find comfort in those times.
“I have moments when I’m really proud of what I’m doing and others I feel like I’ll never ‘get it’. But since all of this is about making sense of life, I think the fact that I’ve accepted I am constantly learning means I’m getting pretty good.”
What Kaci says here really highlights the importance of community and creativity. When we surround ourselves with people who encourage, support, and speak freaking truth into our lives, we find confidence. We find purpose. We find comfort.
“Within a month, at the beginning of this year I made the decision to leave marketing and advertising for UX/UI, start a 200 hour yoga teacher training, and start making and selling chalkboards.”
Talk about discomfort (I realize how corny that sounds, and I’m sticking with it). Finding comfort in everyday life is hard, and sometimes it feels nonexistent which is why Kaci strives to bring a sense of belonging and understanding to her work. To connect with real people in real life is so important. Kaci says she wants to “just make people laugh, feel at home, and to smile” using her art, creativity, and her Lorne Michaels-driven sense of humor.
Let me just say, she is killing it in these categories. Check out her art on her website (linked below) and prepare to be amazed (more corny-ness, I know)!
Also, if you are wondering what UX/UI is, you are in good company. All I know is that it means User Experience and she gets to test and create all kinds of online platforms to connect the world (pretty awesome).
All that to say, Kaci and I still doubt, question, and struggle to have faith. We find comfort in community, creativity, and simply choosing to believe that who we are is enough.
Fun facts: I downed two cups of coffee writing this blog and Kaci loves French fries. A lot.
Click on the links below to see more of Kaci and myself!
Thank You Ink 