Why do I love to create things? I find it relaxing. It is challenging when I am trying something new. But, I think the main reason I create things is to give them away -- to spread happiness.
Once I am done making something, I like to give it away to a person who might appreciate it. What's the sense of giving away a creation which took time and energy (and money) to make? I don't expect anything in return, no quid pro quo. Just say "Thank you" and enjoy what I've given you. The things I donate may end up in the hands of someone who doesn't know the amount of care that went into its creation. So be it.Most of my friends have received something I made with my hands -- quilt, drawing, sock monkey, pillow, scarf, stuffed monster, pysanka, blanket, etc. Many times, it is based on being at the right place, at the right time -- just when I am done making it. I also make stuff specifically for someone.
If you haven't received a handmade item from me yet, do you think you deserve one?
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I have recently received a pillow. Richard likes to sleep with it because he likes the smell. I would like to get a baby blanket, but so far haven't been able to convince Joe to have anymore :(.
As for good deeds--when I do them (I don't make anything, though). I try not to keep track. It is the way we are expected to live anyway and God and other people have done so much for me that I could never repay it. I live in a spirit of gratefulness or try to anyway. When you are grateful and feel blessed you naturally want to bless others. I hope to get to a state in which being a blessing to others with my words and actions is as natural as breathing and I don't even think about it anymore. It just happens.
That is really generous. Especially when you might give to a person that may not appreciate the amount of time and work that went into it.
I have my comfy and scented neck pillow and the beautiful Pysanka you made :)
B is a rare person, she has a beautiful and generous soul.
Your amazing at making things my favorite thing you made would be that pink stuffed cow or bear.
Very nice B.
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