What was I thinking?
It seemed like a good idea at the time!
I had the brainwave that it might be a lovely thing to brush up on my crochet/knitting skills!
Why?
I felt it may be wonderful to have this skill and share with my grand children, a little legacy of craft - a treasured keepsake heirloom perhaps?
What was I thinking?
Today, I met with a lovely local lady who had offered to show me the basics of crochet, which I haven’t attempted for perhaps 40 years.
I remembered when I had crocheted some beautiful matinee jackets for our new babies - over 50 years ago and felt it may be an opportunity to make some more little keepsakes - in my spare time! haa haa
Well, today has shown me, this is NOT something I wish to repeat.
After a very frustrating morning trying to master the skill of simple chains, double and treble crochet, I came to the fast conclusion this is definitely not something I would enjoy doing in my ‘spare’ time.
Don’t get me wrong. I am in awe and admiration for some of the beautiful handicraft I see ladies making, and this possibly was one of the reasons I felt to try my hand again.
Not even the fact that it was difficult and something I would need to practice (a lot) to be able to make basic items, was the turn off. It was the realisation that I love doing different things.
If I felt it was something I needed to persevere with, perhaps I would consider it necessary to push through the comfort/pain/frustration zone barrier.
I am well aware that we learn when we are out of our comfort zone!
However, I have firmly decided, I will leave the magical masterpieces of craft creation to those who love what they do and do what they love and who do it so well.
I will continue my own journey of loving what I do and doing what I love.
Lesson learned for today.
Each of us has unique talents and gifts. The tapestry of life is made whole by what we contribute with love, joy, thankfulness and above all - lots of fun and laughter.
Dare to be different - dare to be Me - and You!
Who knows what we may create together.