An excellent essay and metaphor Terri. Plus, is that your artwork at the top? If so, I'm impressed. The first thing that comes to mind re negative space for my business is the unprecedented 2-year break I had from my speaking business during covid. I'd never in a million years have elected to take such a sabbatical on my own, but it gave me distance from a lot of things that I needed to change, and appreciation for things that shone more clearly as my strengths. Not to mention the huge gift of the time it granted with my family. A hugely beneficial reset over-all.
Rick, your time away -- originated by Covid -- is another great example of the power of blank space to provide distance and perspective. Thanks for sharing your experience. And no, that's not my artwork -- my creative work earlier in my career was as a potter and sculptor.
An excellent essay and metaphor Terri. Plus, is that your artwork at the top? If so, I'm impressed. The first thing that comes to mind re negative space for my business is the unprecedented 2-year break I had from my speaking business during covid. I'd never in a million years have elected to take such a sabbatical on my own, but it gave me distance from a lot of things that I needed to change, and appreciation for things that shone more clearly as my strengths. Not to mention the huge gift of the time it granted with my family. A hugely beneficial reset over-all.
Rick, your time away -- originated by Covid -- is another great example of the power of blank space to provide distance and perspective. Thanks for sharing your experience. And no, that's not my artwork -- my creative work earlier in my career was as a potter and sculptor.