Growth often means stepping into what once scared us. The things we resist can become the very paths we’re meant to take. We asked some of the best and brightest in the community: what are you being called to do now that you once feared? Their answers reveal the courage it takes to move past fear and into purpose.
Margaret Larabel
I’m feeling called to explore new territory with my art. I think in my 20’s and most of my 30’s I was trying to fit into a genre and really conform to a unified ‘look’ with my work- but in a way, that was a struggle because I think you can only truly be yourself and have your own voice. Read more>>
Tara Sanders Brooks
When I started writing my first novel, I was afraid of branching out to a new creative field. While I have a minor in Creative Writing and I have always wrote prose and poetry on the side, I had focused solely on my filmmaking pursuits from a career perspective, up until I started writing the novel. Read more>>
Benji’ Benjamin
“What I’m being called to do now is trust myself and my gut. Throughout my career, I’ve realized that the only times I’ve felt unhappy, disadvantaged, or regretful were when I followed someone else’s journey or instruction instead of my own. Now, I’m exercising discernment and wisdom in my choices, but I’m also leaning fully into my creativity and faith. Read more>>
