I have always been an over-achiever. when I was injured at work, and then had FMS added to my numb hands and damaged neck, my Lupus and Diabetes, I was feeling as though I couldn't do anything worthwhile any more. In our culture, we are what we do. Or at least that is how we tend to view and be viewed. With only 3 or 4 good hours a day for activity, I was low and getting lower.
Since I discovered "Knitting Without Needles" and got my Hat Loom, I have given away 7 hats, made 4 of 5 more to order as it were, and am now starting on baby hats and experimenting on other cozy things on my Dream Board. I have not felt this productive and worthwhile in ages! Now I can knit while in bed recovering from my daily outing to keep blood flowing. It is so nice to have something I can accomplish during those down times when legs won't walk and head won't think.
I think that being able to give something to someone else again has added more to my life than just about anything I can think of. It's not about earning money for me. I need to be giving to the community - putting smiles where they should be, and knowing what I do makes a difference still, even if the difference is a warm head and a happy smile instead of a new career for someone.
I think that the older we get, and the more little challenges and big ones we must deal with,the more we find ourselves having to accept from others. In order to keep ourselves balanced, we must be able to find ways to give also to keep the circle going. This loom knitting is a way to give that I am still able to do, and do happily.
