320 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Stop Asking Permission to Create

Send us a text It all started with a book called “Willow Basketry” that I got from the University of Georgia bookstore where I worked. In fact, I didn’t really think of myself as an artist then - I’d spent more time creating and performing music, not art. But something about that book caught my eye. I’d never woven anything before, but I was willing to give it a try. And I had acres of kudzu vine behind my apartment. It was destiny! (Ah, the boldness of youth…). Looking back, I’m thankful that I found that book…and that I was willing to take a risk on making baskets, even though I wasn’t very good at the beginning. That decision (and that book) changed everything for me. But I see so many emerging artists who are so fearful of “doing it wrong” that they struggle to try something new, worried that their worth as an artist is tied to the outcome of their efforts. In this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, we’re talking about how the constant need for permission can actually paralyze you and stunt your development as an artist…and what to do instead to walk in your journey with the Lord. Growing as an artist doesn’t have to feel risky, especially if you have the right support. If you’re ready to start thriving spiritually, artistically, and financially, here are 3 ways I can help: 1️⃣ Get my FREE Guide , "3 Biggest Misconceptions to Thriving as a Christian Artist" Struggling to figure out how to be an artist and a Christian simultaneously? If you believe these three misconceptions, that might be why! Download here ➡️ https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/misconceptions-to-thriving 2️⃣ Subscribe to my FREE Podcast : Discover interviews with other artists and my 5-Minute Mentoring advice on The Thriving Christian Artist podcast on your favorite podcast player, listen on my website, or subscribe to my YouTube! Listen on my website ➡️ https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/podcast 3️⃣ Connect with God: Discover how to connect with the Lord and discover His intention for you and your art in His Kingdom in my course, How to Connect with God to Create & Sell Your Art. Get more details here ➡️ https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/how-to-connect Connect with me online: https://www.matttommeymentoring.com https://www.instagram.com/thethrivingchristianartist https://www.facebook.com/thethrivingchristianartist https://www.youtube.com/mjtommey to watch the podcast on YouTube! Fuel Your Creative Calling with Weekly Encouragement Join thousands of Christian artists who are growing in faith, creativity, and purpose. Subscribe to The Thriving Christian Artist Weekly and receive powerful, faith-filled content every week—designed to encourage your heart, spark your creativity, and equip you to walk boldly in your God-given calling as an artist. 👉 Click here. It’s free. It’s faith-filled. And it’s just for you.