I’m starting something new today.
New is exciting and frustrating and provocative.
I want very much to love this new thing with all my heart!
New makes me think about tomorrow.

Will I be good at this thing that I’m trying?

Can I be productive?

It’s interesting how enjoyment and productivity become linked in my brain.

Why is that?

I’ve never had a hobby… A real hobby. I like to read. I like to write. TV is a frequent distraction. But I want to create! I want to use my hands to produce something…

Years ago I took a couple of watercolor classes. I’ve also tried acrylics. It’s fun to play with but it doesn’t feel like me…

So far nothing has…

But recently, my friend sent me a video of hand knitting. (Thank you) This intrigued me because, thanks to my neuromuscular challenges, my hand function is diminishing. My hope is that this could be a hobby as well as some useful hand therapy.…

(Shhhh, don’t tell my hands this could be therapy… They would probably refuse to do it! My hands seem to have a mind of their own!)

It seems though like there could be a bigger benefit. I’m wondering if doing something with my hands might free up my brain in some way. I feel like there’s some kind of road block that needs to be removed in order to free up the path to the book that keeps pinballing around in my head.

So far I’ve ripped this thing apart three times. Another of my friends says this is completely normal. She very wisely reminded me that I am asking my eyes and my brain and my hands to work together in a way that they have never done before. I need to be patient…

Such good advice.

All good thoughts and well wishes are welcome in this endeavor.

Trying something new is like walking through a doorway… The possibilities are endless! Have you tried anything new lately? I’d love to hear about it.

I’m so glad you’re here💜

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