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Susan's avatar

We will never do all the things we want to do, nor all the things we should do. There are just too many of them. It’s impossible! The options, in terms of responsibilities we take on, or creative pursuits we pursue, are truly limitless. In my experience, the satisfaction and joy comes in choosing to do something (small or large, want to do or should do) and deeply engaging in it while we do it, then taking a break and choosing to move on to something else that feels right for that next moment. If something really matters to you, it will get done one day, when circumstances allow or supposedly insurmountable barriers just become meaningless. We are not here to make over the world, just to participate in it day by day, bringing our selves to our tasks or leisure and trusting that is enough.

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Patricia's avatar

I moved from my ideal small home to a bedroom for sleeping and sewing. Nothing is ideal and I've tried to change the arrangement. It has taken me almost two years living in this space to realise this is the space I have. I have now rearranged certain things, bought a cabinet for all sewing accessories. I am also donating and selling all fabric that I know I cannot possible use up. I am 75 and have just started to sew again. I plan better now. Choose design and fabric. Then cut it out - 2 projects only. Then sew in small batches. I chain piece quilt blocks. And Voila I am on the stitching band wagon again. No matter how slow it is taking me out of the doldrums. Thank you for letting me share this.

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