Today has been about mindfulness and crochet. This morning was mindfulness and this afternoon was Knit and Natter. And this evening is all about a sofa! On to that later.
Today’s mindfulness session focused on reminding us of the different strategies that we have learnt that we can use in times of stress or challenge. I keep forgetting the things that we have learnt. So I now try to write them down. I think that the process of writing can help me to remember. Of course the process of writing is often a useful tool when it comes to thinking about feelings and emotions.
I realized today that I often absorb whatever is thrown at me. I tend not to challenge or reflect issues back to others. I can end up feeling angry and as though I am a punch bag. Today’s session has made me begin to think about how I deal with this. I know that I cannot change the behaviour of other people I can only change my response to such behaviour. I know that I will find this challenging but I am determined to work on it.
I have been nothing but a dilettante with regards to my knitting and crochet recently. I have picked up one thing then put it down and started on something else. I am currently working on a square known as a Jackfield title. I have a sort of plan for it, but I will have to see whether it works out!
We are now out, going to view a sofa. The rearrangement of the gîte has allowed for an additional sofa in the salon. I have felt it needed it for a while. Hopefully it will make it a more comfortable space.
Until tomorrow…
Tales from the Sheshed France 