ギャランス・ドレのインスタグラム(garancedore) - 4月16日 00時38分

What should I do with my life?
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Was the question I asked myself in my 10s (yes!) and 20s. Funny how we can look so careless on the outside while being freaked out inside...
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Then I followed my dream to be an artist. Trained myself to be an illustrator, embarked on this blog adventure and became a photographer, founded a company + all the things that come with it.
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I travelled a lot, gave conferences, wrote a book, directed tiny shoots with no budget and giant ones with hundreds of people. I experienced and lived quite a sexy life.
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I remember at some point realizing I hadn’t been more than 10 consecutive days at my home in a year.
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I slowly came to understand that a happy career is not just what we see as the result (being of service, status or money) but it’s also the EVERYDAY.
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What do you love to do everyday?
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I realized directing shoots was very gratifying but that I am way too sensitive for it. The stress of it runs me to the ground. Traveling non stop is great - but I felt so out of balance, lonely - it’s hard for me to travel & stay grounded in my routines, I’m too engaged. Running a company is fulfilling but office life is not for me... And I am also way too emotional to be a boss. I can inspire, but it takes a lot out of me to lead. I could do it if I needed to. But at the core, it drains me. So much respect for those who can!
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So what was left is something a lot of people would find dreadful & isolating but that I LOVE. Working from home, alone. I loved it when I was an illustrator, broke, unknown, just working on my craft, and I still love it today that I am about to write a new book, getting excited to “get deep”.
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I’m fully in love with my life & in flow when it is rythmic, extremely simple & grounded in rituals.
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With that base, I can enjoy the rest (traveling, public speaking, even shoots sometimes!!!) as a joyful time, knowing soon I will be back in my balance.
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If you don’t know what to do with your life, here is a small clue : figure out what your dream day looks like. If you’re not sure, experiment. Ask around. Find your personal balance.
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It is only by embracing who we are that we can find our true mission, our dream life.

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spicymelly @garancedore I have been following your blog religiously since 2006 while I was living in France, and have seen the amazing, encouraging and strong evolution of your true-self - from your days in Paris as a fashion blogger/photographer tagging along The Sartorialist (must admit I met you thru his lens and a beautiful picture he took of you), your NYC days and later when you moved to the West Coast. It took me a while to understand why the direction of content was changing - and can only say I am grateful there are people out there in social media who are truly committed in being a positive influence in life. I am myself going thru a very similar self-discovery, cleansing, rebirth phase and can relate to absolutely everything in your journey. Now more than ever your blogs, posts, podcasts, stories provide the true inspiration I need to make the necessary changes in my life that will get me closer to unraveling my true self and purpose. Reading you provides so much encouragement and am happy to know that I am not alone on this quest. Thank you so much for providing inspiration (initially with your first boom that I still proudly re-read on ocasion) and now for “hand-holding” us all here! We are proud of your progress and do wish us all our best in our own personal journeys - we will too, get there! Non courage et bisous!! Iris xxx

jamiecatcallan ❤️Merci beaucoup for this wonderful post! You are such an inspiration and I am so grateful that you’ve shared this. I have always been a writer, but I recently took up art because of you. This is something I gave up when I was in high school and encountered a mean art teacher. I feel brave enough to try again b cause of you!!!

soykarenr Garance, I really believe you have joy now, but I really enjoyed all your fashion journey. Now i feel not into it, i started to unfollow fashion influencers, because I really don’t like anymore and you stay because I really feel your sense and peace. Xo, a Mexican Fan!

kellyhuang121 Amen Garance! I have been thinking about these issues too all the time. What is my perfect day, how do I want to live my life, what kind of person do I want to be... sighhh

ten8photos I've been working from home for four years. I love it. Some people find it lonely. I don't, for some reason. I find it a place of tranquility combined with work.

carolynmackin This is so beautifully articulated and resonates deeply for me. Thank you for sharing.

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