First, I just want to say thank you.
Whether you’ve stuck with me through my unexpected 2022 hiatus or you found me somewhere along the way, your support means so much. And for those of you who have been here since 2012, I truly appreciate you. As a small thank you, I have a special gift for you:
TOMORROW, use code ----- (while supplies last) to receive a free Phoenix Gauntlet pin with any jewelry purchase from the Dreamer Collection (this does not include the bookmark or sticker accessories).
NOTE: This special code was only available to email subscribers. Join my Dreamer's Circle email list if you don't want to miss out next time!
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the responses to my last email (“For the Ones Told They Weren’t Enough: How the Dreamer Collection Honors You”). So many of you shared that your biggest critic wasn’t someone else. It was yourself.
It reminded me of something I wrote back in 2015: The Dreamer Creed. I originally wrote it for myself, but nearly 10 years later, I’m surprised by how much it still resonates.
So, I wanted to share it alongside some of the new images of the Dreamer Collection (launching TOMORROW at 11AM EDT), everyday armor for you to wear, play with, or simply place on your curio shelf. Take your time to scroll through and let yourself dream a little. More images will be live on my shop tomorrow:
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YOU MAY SAY I'M A DREAMER, BUT I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE.
You may say I can't change the world, but I will start by helping causes I believe in.
You may say I need to stop dreaming, but dreams are previews into life's possibilities.
You may say everything's already been done, but anything can be seen in a new light.
You may say we've heard it all before, but learning to listen reveals what isn't being said.
You may say my ideas are risky, but nothing remarkable comes from always playing it safe.
You may say I should be realistic, but innovation always needs a bit of fantasy.
You may say I need to find the right tools first, but tools are useless without a clear mission.
You may say my endeavors could be a mistake, but mistakes are often building blocks in disguise.
You may say I should wait until I know enough, but expertise is built through trial and error.
You may say my work won't appeal to everyone, but creations designed for everyone will touch no one.
You may say I'll never be as good as my competitors, but I am here to be better than myself yesterday.
You may say this might not work out, but every experience brings me closer to what will work.
You may say I'll never make it big, but big wins are built on a foundation of small successes.
You may say I'll never find the right path, but wrong turns can lead to unexpected adventures.
You may say I'll be in over my head, but focusing on present priorities will keep me on higher ground.
You may say I'll end up embarrassing myself, but what others think cannot overpower how I choose to feel.
You may say my efforts might be a waste of time, but the only waste is to live a life filled with regret.
You may say I might fail, but the greatest failure would be the unwillingness to try.
You may say dreams are pointless, but dreams inspire humanity to keep leaping forward.
You may say no one can really build their dreams, but I say, "just watch me."
Dreams inspire. Dreams empower. Dreams matter.
Because dreams can make a difference.
I hope someday you'll join us, and the world will be as one.
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Thank you for being here.
<3 Melissa