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information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
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Today's reading is a comparison between recovery and the detailed work of sewing. The writer states that before program she would be so critical of her work she would never wear it, or would be quick to point out its imperfections. The program and recovery work helped her to see that the imperfections are all part of what made the project uniquely hers, much as or own imperfections make us uniquely us.
I like this comparison because what I know about sewing is that it requires patience. One must concentrate on the work right before them in the moment and not get too caught up on when the product will be complete. The thought for the day is about how we are connected to other people through our humanity, which includes all of our flaws and imperfections. Today I will try my best to focus on what is before me in the moment, and not look behind or ahead of where I am right now.
Thanks Yanksfan, this is perfect for me. I love doing patchwork and often love the quirky imperfections in a quilt - just never thought to apply that to myself! What a gift.
Thanks Mary for your service and the daily. Well - I was not one to do much sewing, quilting, creative things as I didn't have the patience and would never have been happy with my LTP (Less Than Perfect) outcome.....I know that about me - I also had fear of painting successfully and/or most creative things.
In program, I've slowly tried things/activities that I swore off before hand. I am OK with learning as I go now and enjoy new challenges and celebrate that which makes me a work in progress.
The program has given me the freedom to be me, imperfect and learning one day at a time. It's new and sometimes is still uncomfortable to try new things, but the willingness is a gift from my HP.
Have a super Tuesday to one and all!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
That is a lovely thought. I know, for me, it's hard to accept my imperfections and I often will apologize for them. One of the things that my boyfriend said was endearing about me was that I was clumsy because it shows him that I'm human and not trying to be perfect. I sometimes forget that trying to be perfect is a facade but perfectionism is one of my character defects. It's nice to know that I am loved even if I'm clumsy, have gray hair, and don't measure up to my own standards of who I think I should be. One day at a time, right?
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I love the responses to this idea of our imperfections. I also tried sewing a few different times (my mother is a serious seamstress and I can barely sew a hem!!), and would get frustrated at my own impatience about it all. I think as I look at my own imperfections in a new light I will also consider giving sewing another go, although the last time I attempted making a skirt it was big enough that me and most of you could fit in it together!
Mary - if it makes you feel any better, I can sew a button, a patch and/or a hem on pants......that's about the length of patience I've gotten with my ability to sew!!! I love your share - we have our strengths and for me....sawing is just not one of them. Now - I am amazed at the beauty of a hand-quilted blanket - that may be more up my alley!!!
(((Hugs)))
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene