For a type a+ personality like me that’s hard. I have high expectations and as my children remind me—sometimes I push too hard and expect too much. The truth is the one I expect the most out of is me and when life doesn’t go my way I can discouraged and disappointed. Know wonder I always loved Frank Sinatra’s “I Did it My Way.” But honestly, I don’t want to do it my way, I want to do it Jesus way, full of love and compassion. So I think I am going to have to learn to knit.
To knit I am going to need several items:
• A good pair of knitting needles and yarn --the right tools and texture will make all the difference
• The use of my hands --items I regularly take for granted until I see someone with no hands
• A pattern, instructions or at least a model --something that helps me learn
• Time—knitting is not an instant gratification pursuit
• And an abundant amount of grace--because I know that there will be times when I will have to almost start all over because of one mistake
These are the resources needed to create works of art that are functional, beautiful and long lasting. The same thing holds true for a life well lived.
So let’s just talk:
- Isn’t that what we all seek really—a well lived life?
- And what does that llok like for you?
Knit one, pearl two, knot one, pearl two oh well I guess I have to start again—knit one, pearl two. Happy Thanksgiving!
