~yarnalong:
I’m trying to get more consistent and settle into a rhythm that works for us in this season of life. It’s working this week- so far, so we’ll see how long it lasts. If nothing else, this is the season of being flexible, and that’s probably a good thing (and honestly, my 5 year old could use just a tad more flexibility in his life……so there’s that!)
I happened to come across this book on one of our Target runs a few weeks ago, and it’s sat on my side table since then. I finally decided that I needed to read something more grown-up and business related this month (anybody else relate?) , so it was finally time to pick this one up and read! I’m glad I did. I just started it yesterday, and am only about 4 chapters into it, but it’s already given me a lot to think about (and I finally feel the need to make a Vision Board….although part of me does want to be a rebel and do it on Pinterest, but I am also just a bit giddy thinking about making a super fun collage…..)
I’m really focusing on making my November a season of Gratitude. Taking the time to slow down and really savor each moment as it presents itself to me. I want to enjoy and embrace this season, to be present in each moment and not just rush to the next. So many times, we enter November with our minds firmly focused on the next month, on the preparations, on the celebrations, on the presents, on the getting everything ready for the Perfect Christmas, whatever that looks like to us. This year, I want to enjoy THIS moment. I want to savor THESE memories, I want to be present in this THIS. I want to cultivate a lifestyle of gratitude. I’m resisting the urge to pull out my tree and simply RUSH to the next thing. It’s taking great practice and lots of discipline to just stay put and savor this season. To let my roots really plant me in this moment. But oh, friends, the blessing in the being is just beyond words. I really really hope that you are able to savor this moment and to accept the present that the PRESENT is for you today too.
I have so so so much knitting going on around here (I even managed to finish the first chapter of my book!!! SQUEE!!! yes, a BOOK!), and I’m knitting as quickly as I can on a collection in Malabrigo that I am just over the moon excited about. This particular piece has been quite the undertaken and has actually resulted in lots and lots of ripping, re-knititng, and ripping back again. However, I’m pretty pleased with how it’s coming along and the ripping has been worth it. Sometimes we have to just keep trying and trying until we get it just right. Oh, but the just right is what makes it all worthwhile! There really is no substitute for it, nothing better. Can you guess my inspiration behind this piece (Hint: I was hoping that I’d be able to see a certain movie while knitting it for even more inspiration…….)
What are you knitting and reading this week?
~Jessica