At least I don’t have to build the Dome of the Cathedral of Florence!

I was thumbing through one of my National Geographic magazines and came upon this extraordinary article on the Cathedral of Florence Il Duomo.  It’s nothing short of amazing! If you know anything about it (which I didn’t) you’d know that it’s dome design was the result of an architect by the name of Filippo Brunelleschi. He took on this task with very limited experience! At that time many thought his idea was overly ambitious and many professionals in the field today still don’t fully understand his methods. I was intrigued reading about the construction details.  My description wouldn’t do it justice so check out the video for yourself. It’s amazing both inside and out!.

My point in bringing this all up is……………….no matter what I've got going on it's not the grandiose scale of a project as the Cathedral of Florence Il Duomo. Yes, I’m a professional dressmaker who makes gorgeous outfits for herself, family and clients. What I do is VERY CHALLENGING  (not discrediting it at all) but it’s not on the Il Duomo level of challenging LOL. I know everything is relative so there are some very challenging areas in the field of fashion design and sewing. But for the sake of me making a practical point (and being slightly facetious) just follow me on this. Whatever I'm doing may be a big deal but at least I don't have to build the Dome of the Cathedral of Florence. Just thinking of that helps me change the way I look at my sewing/sewing business challenges. Up against that great feat they don't look as big. And that thought for me is quite helpful and comforting.  Especially since this year I anticipate having a few challenges since I’m stepping out of my comfort zone and trying to do some amazing things!!! Challenges arise anytime you don’t settle for mediocrity :)

So from now on whenever I face a sewing challenge I’m going to say aloud 3 times (you do it too!) ….even click your heals for good measure....

This is not the Cathedral of Florence Il Duomo!

This is not the Cathedral of Florence Il Duomo!

This is not the Cathedral of Florence Il Duomo!

 Doesn’t that feel better? Those sewing tasks/projects don’t seem as complicated or nearly as hard now do they, huh? LOL. Ok, that’s my little psychology session for the day, feel free to send me a check for the service or instead…… Go forth and DO BIG THINGS!!!! Truth be told nothing’s too hard when you put your mind to it......................... Even the Il Duomo!!!