The Lomy Deck was supposed to be completed in 2022. Then, things happened. I felt so frustrated because I announced it to everyone. I had a schedule made to meet the deadline and I was following it, until, life happened. I ran out of savings and I needed to end my extended vacation and go back to work and put my dream of bringing this deck and story to life on pause.
Suffice it to say, I learned some things. One: Don’t announce something until it’s completed. Two: Life will happen, so be prepared to be flexible and make adjustments. Three: Plans don’t always pan out like we intend them to and important, sacred things need not be rushed.
One: It’s too late, I already announced it. I can’t go back and unannounce something I said I was going to do. That would not only be quitting but it would also be an indication (to you) that my word means near to nil. But what I could do is be honest about the delay and the reason why.
If you’ve been paying attention you know I’ve been pushing the release of the deck back. It’s simply not done. I haven’t had time to delve into as much as I wanted and surprise, creativity sometimes decides to hide and go on vacations too. My creativity decided to do just that. I will say that my going back to work had a lot to do with my creativity’s decision to leave for a little while; I was just so overwhelmed with the right-brained side of life that it got jealous and decided to take some time away for itself.
Two: Life happened and it called on me to adjust. I’ve come to accept that the completion of the Lomy Deck rests not only in my hands but in Divine Timing. I believe there’s a reason why this project was put on the back burner and that in time, it will call on me again to finally bring it to fruition. I had to deal with problems in my relationships and the demons that arose from it, and I know that the time will come to use those experiences and tribulations to truly make this deck and story what I always believed it could and would be.
Three: I’m not going to rush it. Every time I make and design a card in the deck, it feels like giving birth. The gestation for the current card I’m working on just happens to be longer than anticipated. I’m pregnant (not literally but metaphorically) and I’m due to give birth soon. Please be patient with me! It’s coming, and I know you’ll love it. I hope that when it’s in your hands, it will be for a long time and that you get to share it with the little ones you love.
