My mother used to say, “Assume the best about someone’s motives. If you assume the worst you’ll look like a bitch, if you assume the best the worst you’ll look is a fool!”
Category: Philosophical
Happy New Year!
I like to think of it as the day when, if we’ve examined our past year and have addressed outstanding issues with folks we’ve affected, we are finally at peace with the world around us. We stand in unity with the world. We are one. It’s the Day of At-one-ment.
Judgey Part II – Who Am I? Why Am I Here?
I’m still working out a good strategy to get me to the next pit stop where I can, hopefully, get my flat fixed, have a gluten free snack and a drink of water and get back on the road. That’s why it sometimes takes me a long time to blog, to get my newsletter out, or to get some designs worked up and written down.
The “Judgey” Thing
I finished all 36 miles and I was very happy with my effort. Until I looked at the photograph a very kind volunteer for the Minneapolis Bike Tour took of me at the finish line. “That’s me? I’m that fat? Seriously?”
Vocation is not an invitation to disrespect.
You see, I can justify it ten ways from Sunday, but the truth is that if the editors, publishers, photographers, models were asked to work on a book or magazine for $5/hour, which is what this worked out to, they’d laugh and walk away.
Fizzy Faux Cider & Laidback Knitting
It’s always good to be reminded that knitting is a recreational, voluntary activity and we engage it in for our PLEASURE.
Barreling Through
Design is another word for organizing visual inspiration. Organizing the work is what makes life beautiful in the middle of the nutty chaos.
DONE IS BEAUTIFUL!
My only regret? I won’t be able to be at the wedding. I’m shattered by this, but I had agreed to teach at Shepherd’s Harvest on the same day over a year ago, so I can’t back out now! (And, I adore Shepherd’s Harvest – maybe not as much as Amanda, but it’s pretty close!)
The Best Laid Plans…
But a funny thing happened about 40 hours into the knitting. I hated the fabric. Not the yarn – I love that! But I hated how tightly I’d chosen to knit this up, and the fabric was too heavy.
Furiously Working
If I want forgiveness and redemption, then I have to be prepared to give at least that much. Even if someone hasn’t asked (or doesn’t really care) whether I ‘forgive’ them, it’s healthier for me to move to a kinder place and just assume the best.