have i learned anything?
It may be time for me to reevaluate what this is about. Here is why: I keep thinking that i need more money. That is not totally true. That would help, but the point of this is to look at how I spend the money I already have, and hopefully make positive changes that will change the way I spend money in the future. Oh yeah...that is why I am doing this. Hmph. So, making more money at this new job will not save all of my problems? Nope. not even close. yikes.
This little lightbulb moment has me thinking today about whether or not I have actually made any changes. The answer is...yes (thank goodness). The thing that I learned most recently is that making gifts is not only good for the wallet, but good for the soul. While thinking up crafty gifts for my friends and family, I am thinking about who they actually are, and what I can create that will best represent them and myself. This gift is a labor of love, and mixing of my talent and their personality. I would never make a clever Tshirt for my grandmother, but for my nephew and soon-to-be niece, that is a perfect gift. A handmade herbal sachet for dad? Heavens no. For my Abuelita who has trouble sleeping, filling it with lavender is a great plan. There is also the inherent good that we all get from working with our hands. It is so underrated. Creating and building truly is good for the soul. We were created to create, to use our hands, to rule and subdue. To me, that stretches to mean creating something beautiful out of ordinary materials. Changing our environment, making it functional or inspiring. I was not made to only sit behind a dest, I need to create. And I think you were too. so, give it a shot. Even making cookies or granola for a friends Christmas gift will do so much for you as well. Let me know what you discover. I will keep you updated on my crafty christmas (that is what I am calling it...I love little slogans!).
Gotta go, I am determined to figure out how to crotchet without using my mouth (long story..I just cannot figure out how to hold the damn yarn).
Ciao
This little lightbulb moment has me thinking today about whether or not I have actually made any changes. The answer is...yes (thank goodness). The thing that I learned most recently is that making gifts is not only good for the wallet, but good for the soul. While thinking up crafty gifts for my friends and family, I am thinking about who they actually are, and what I can create that will best represent them and myself. This gift is a labor of love, and mixing of my talent and their personality. I would never make a clever Tshirt for my grandmother, but for my nephew and soon-to-be niece, that is a perfect gift. A handmade herbal sachet for dad? Heavens no. For my Abuelita who has trouble sleeping, filling it with lavender is a great plan. There is also the inherent good that we all get from working with our hands. It is so underrated. Creating and building truly is good for the soul. We were created to create, to use our hands, to rule and subdue. To me, that stretches to mean creating something beautiful out of ordinary materials. Changing our environment, making it functional or inspiring. I was not made to only sit behind a dest, I need to create. And I think you were too. so, give it a shot. Even making cookies or granola for a friends Christmas gift will do so much for you as well. Let me know what you discover. I will keep you updated on my crafty christmas (that is what I am calling it...I love little slogans!).
Gotta go, I am determined to figure out how to crotchet without using my mouth (long story..I just cannot figure out how to hold the damn yarn).
Ciao
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