When I read Rachel Mankowitz’s blog post about struggling to write music for some lyrics she’d heard, I could relate. How often have I had a spark of inspiration, a desire to do something, but never managed to follow through? Even when it’s something I really care about, resistance to working on the project is always there. In fact, the more I care, the harder it is to start. Why is that?
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The Soothing Sound of Stitching
I love the YouTube videos where people making things, especially things I’m interested in making myself. Eventually they inspire me to try my hand at the craft they demonstrate. Still, I was surprised when some amazing embroidery videos, and especially their sound tracks, convinced me to get out my embroidery floss for the first time in years.
Continue reading The Soothing Sound of StitchingIncrease Your Days Of Joy: Embrace the Process
I’m on a “baby-step” kick right now, trying to be patient with processes that are huge, complicated, and slow. The … More Increase Your Days Of Joy: Embrace the Process
An Audience of One is Plenty
via The size of your audience doesn’t matter. Keep up the good work. — A Small Act Of Kindness Can Bring … More An Audience of One is Plenty
Slow Stitching Movement Guest Post
Today I have a guest post “The Biggest Problem with Slow Stitching is the Time Involved. Or Is It?” on Mark … More Slow Stitching Movement Guest Post