My career as an artist started when I finally had the courage to say "no".
When my former life burnt to the ground.
But I believe these pivotal moment we all share in life, are the very moments that force a newer you; a truer you to emerge from the ashes.
When my former life burnt to the ground.
But I believe these pivotal moment we all share in life, are the very moments that force a newer you; a truer you to emerge from the ashes.
You see, at the time, I had a tumour growing in my neck that effected the clarity of my thoughts, my energy, my organs, bones and more.
I think that spending a couple months; bed bound next to terminally ill patients, forces you view life through a new lens.
and I knew there and then that I couldn't live a minute longer under the illusion of what life "should be".
So - hooked to my drip, I quit my job and started planning the launch of Lily Adele.
Whilst these last few years continue to outstrip my wildest dreams, I've realised something: Starting out as an artist was not just the beginning of a business journey, but also one of healing.
Whilst these last few years continue to outstrip my wildest dreams, I've realised something: Starting out as an artist was not just the beginning of a business journey, but also one of healing.
It was the first time I had ever said, “No”… No to a job. To a life. To friends; To things that no longer served me.
Saying no for the first time is like putting the breaks on (for just a second).
Saying no for the first time is like putting the breaks on (for just a second).
You see, saying “NO” gives you time to assess what it is you really want; to find out who you really are, what you like, what you don't like, what your "why" is and so so much more.
Whilst healing is hard, painful, and in no way linear... I promise you can learn more about yourself in a year than you ever thought was possible.
You will realise everything you have ever wanted, has lived deep inside you all along.
You just have to stop and listen… even if it feels like failure at the time.
You just have to stop and listen… even if it feels like failure at the time.
If you are knew to my blog, welcome to my long rambly posts.
I hope my art brings you joy. I hope my words bring you comfort. Know you are not alone.
All my love, Lily x
I hope my art brings you joy. I hope my words bring you comfort. Know you are not alone.
All my love, Lily x