“ Support and encouragement are found in the most unlikely places.”

 ~ Raquel Cepeda

How often do you stop to think about the people who are your supporters in one way or another? If you’re contributing creatively to society somehow, then you probably have a constellation of folks who either support or encourage or promote or help you along in life in some way or another.

All sorts of actions can become wind in your sails. Any number of things can qualify as support. Sometimes it’s just a kind word of encouragement. Maybe it’s someone who appreciates your creativity buying a work of your art. The person who signs your paycheck. Folks who show up to your class or training on a regular basis. Members of your association! Buyers of your book! Fans of your music!

Sometimes the people who are behind you are your personal friends, people you know on a first name basis who have your phone number or show up in person. Support can come from someone completely anonymous, hiding behind a cryptic username or handle.

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