January always feels like a fresh start...new ideas, new energy, and good intentions for the year ahead. But if I’m being honest, this week has been a reminder that even with the best plans… things don’t always go the way we expect.
My Monday night video is now being rescheduled toTuesday because of ongoing tech issues with my phone simply not recording when it should. I'm dealing with an update and a storage issue. It’s one of those situations that feels extra frustrating because you did the prep, you showed up, and you still didn’t get the result you were aiming for.
I won’t sugarcoat it. That kind of thing is disappointing.
It’s hard when plans fall apart, especially when consistency matters and you genuinely care about showing up for your community. And while I try to be someone who can “go with the flow,” the truth is that flexibility isn’t easy for me. It often comes with a little sigh, some big frustration frustration, and a moment of feeling let down before you can move forward.
A Heart-to-Heart About Comments and Boundaries
That sense of disappointment has been showing up in other ways too...particularly around how I interact with comments on my channel.
In my latest exclusive video for email subscribers, I share a heart-to-heart about dealing with negative comments and how they’ve affected me more than I’d like to admit. While the vast majority of viewers are kind, thoughtful, and incredibly supportive (and I am endlessly grateful for that), negative comments still have a way of sneaking in and taking up too much space.
Because of that, I’ve realized I need to change how and when I read and respond to comments.
And honestly? That decision comes with mixed emotions.
On one hand, it’s necessary. Setting clearer boundaries helps protect my energy, my creativity, and my mental well-being. On the other hand, it’s a little disappointing too, because I love engaging with this community, and I don’t want distance to feel like disconnection.
Finding that balance isn’t simple, but it’s important.
Gratitude, Even in the Growing Pains
Through all of this, one thing has been incredibly grounding: you.
The kind comments, thoughtful conversations, and supportive messages remind me why I started Shannon Talks Yarn in the first place. You make this space feel safe, welcoming, and worth protecting.
So even on weeks when technology fails, plans change, and boundaries have to shift… I’m still grateful. Grateful for the creativity, the yarn, and the community we’ve built together.
Growth isn’t always neat. Sometimes it’s uncomfortable. Sometimes it’s disappointing. But it’s also how we make room for better things moving forward.
Thank you for being here, for your kindness, and for sticking with me. Especially when things don’t go exactly as planned!
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