At the end of a day of weeding, pins and needles in my hand and shoulder make intricate tasks difficult. Often the pins and needles I use in weaving just drop from my hands.
Jewelrymaking seems better suited to the winter months when outdoor activities are limited and my wrists aren't overworked from gardening. When summer provides inspiration for needleweaving projects I want to get started on them right away—but those weeds are calling (and growing).
Weaving both demands and instills patience. The repetitive areas of a piece allow the mind to wander and the more intricate parts are mentally challenging. It's both relaxing to free associate, and stimulating to find solutions to design problems. A lot like weeding—only the challenges found in gardening are mostly physical.
Whether weeding or needleweaving feels like work or play depends on both the mind and body. Both activities help to heal mental stress but aggravate physical stress. When choosing between two favorite passions, the patience I've gained from both helps me to allow each its own season.
No comments:
Post a Comment