*** Today’s *shared story* comes from Sonam Sapra, a textile designer based in Fiji, who shares the truth about doing what you love can sometimes be hard work (but never hard) ***

*** Today’s *shared story* comes from Cassandra Cushman, a US-based mixed media artist. Cassandra shares how important it is to think about who you really are, beyond the roles that you play in your life. ***

*** Today’s *shared story* comes from Eileen Nishi, a photographer based in the USA, who has made some bold choices to allow her to do what she loves. Eileen was one of the first people to share their story, back in March 2011 soon after we launched the series. You can read her original postread more >>

Traci Penrod Today’s *Shared Story* is from US-based Traci Penrod who took a leap of faith when she quit her day job and started a scrapbooking business.

*** Today’s *shared story* comes from Carrie Schmitt in Seattle, USA, who shares how a life threatening allergy forced her to do what she loves ***

*** Today’s *shared story* comes from Elizabeth Gonzalez, from Puerto Rico. ***

Every Monday this space becomes a place where brave and inspiring souls share their stories about doing what they love – whether they are doing it now, or whether they are still striving to do it. It’s like we are sat around drinking tea and sharing our experiences – except we are spread out allread more >>

*** Today’s *shared story* comes from Rachelle Panagarry who lives in the UK with her husband and children, teaches full time, creates art and loves life. ***

*** Today’s *shared story* comes from Janelle Van de Mortel ***

Layered ‘Celebration Scarf’ by Anna Dent Oooh take a look at these…