We all know whose work idle hands do....
I have a quote posted outside of my office that reads "Man, through the use of his hands, as energized by mind and spirit, can influence the stae of his own health". I took an entire class in "activities health".
I have a bacheklor's and a Master's degree in occupational therapy...
and if you came to me and told me that you had experienced a huge number of life stressors over the past month and you were catching up on your sleep, but were still mentally exhausted...I would prescribe some activity that is meaningful to you, something you love to do that engages both your mind and hands...
...and I know you would feel better, probably pretty quickly,,,
So why did it take me until today to figure that out for myself? I was up poking around in the sewing room and I found the Living Crafts magazine I had been looking for. I have the roving...and the right size needles and even though I am a very inexperienced knitter, I am going to make
Kitten a red gnome hat! Before he's old enough to protest.
Then, I am going to get the...
Holiday Magazines out and start thinking of things to make for Christmas...
There...now that's a prescription I can use....
Thanks for visiting Hollyhocks.
i love to knit but am no expert! something really great about the kids wearing something you made!! enjoy the weekend!! susan
Posted by: susan | September 03, 2010 at 03:54 PM
If you run into trouble knitting, feel free to join us 6:30 on Wednesday nights for knitting at Raveloe Fiber Shop. The shop is on Niagara Falls Blvd. in north Tonawanda.
Posted by: Mary Ellen | September 03, 2010 at 05:58 PM
That sounds like the right diagnosis for me too. Only I have been doing a lot of handiwork and I am still feeling overwhelmed. I think I need the cup of tea with a good friend and a long chat therapy instead. xxx
Posted by: josie | September 04, 2010 at 07:29 PM
I too am going to try to knit a baby sweater. I have a VERY basic
understanding of knitting so who knows it may cause more stess.
Good luck on your hat.
Posted by: acorn hollow | September 09, 2010 at 08:05 PM
Oh, my - those vintage-look Christmas fabrics!! Who makes those - and where did you get them? I absolutely LOVE them.
Posted by: HeidiAnn | November 21, 2010 at 01:03 PM