Week 42 - Open Mind?

Why Struggle? Podcast w Barbara J. Faison

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My Grandma Honey taught me to crochet when I was young, not sure what age exactly, I suspect about 10 years old. I've crocheted on since the 80's. In 2009 I discovered Creative Expressions Crochet Group, a monthly gathering of all levels of crocheters/crafters where I have found a community that inspires me to grow and learn even more and not just about crochet. Most second Saturdays I will be socializing, crocheting and sometimes learning new stitches.

In episode 40 I shared that self-care is not a One and DONE. My crochet group time is part of my ongoing self-care. At our meeting on Saturday we re-visited a stitch called corner to corner - and I have to tell you something. When we did this stitch before, I was NOT open minded about it at all. lol.

While were learning, I shut down and got extremely frustrated. I also had added extra pressure on myself because I was trying to make a blanket for a gift so I needed to have it done by a specific date. After our meeting I went home and tried to make a blanket using the stitch, it was awful. I regrouped and used a different stitch and the blanket I made was just right.

Pam, our facilitator brought three beautiful blankets she created using the stitch and I made a decision that THIS time I would open my mind and give it a try. I took a deep breath and started on the stitch as I sat with another of our members, who confirmed I was doing it right and encouraged me along the way. Before I knew it… voila! I had a dishcloth made with the corner to corner crochet stitch.

When I feel myself struggling I ask a few questions.

• Is my mind REALLY OPEN?

• Where am I getting in my own way?

• What happens if I decide to not fight or struggle and go with this?

I’m quite proud of myself for getting out of my own way and opening my mind. My dishcloth is done and will get used.

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