The fun of it

I figured out something about myself recently, believe it or not, the medium of the most recent enlightenment is knitting. Of course, whatever we do can illuminate things about ourselves, but it did surprise me how much is revealed about my personality, nature and state of mind/heart via knitting.

I really enjoy knitting things for other people more than I do knitting things for myself. What's that all about? Eh? Why would it seem all the more fun for me? I really haven't a clue. Oh, some psycho-babble might go on about worthiness et al, but I don't buy that. I think that some of us just might come into this world wired that way.

As an firm believer in Asian medical philosophy, I thoroughly understand that taking care of oneself is essential, especially if one wants to have any reserves of energy to then take care of others. My spiritual point-of-view says the same thing. If your cup isn't running over, you have really got nothing to share. The visual analogy I came up with is that of a champagne fountain. It's the overflowing of the top glass that creates the flow to all the other glasses. I'd like to have my cup runneth over like that.

Anyway....I'm getting off point.

I've just completed a super-fun knitting project for a good friend's birthday (today). I made a Ribbed Lace Bolero and a Lacy Diamond Purse (scroll down on this one and the pattern is there). My friend is attending a wedding and purchased a cute brown dress with lime green polka-dots, sleeveless, and she felt a little funny with her 50-something bare arms showing. The little bolero is a perfect little cover-up for shy arms. :) Knowing I picked up extra yarn, I offered to make a little matching bag.

Well, it's been some of the most fun I've had knitting in a while, knowing that this was going to be a really good gift for someone who is totally worthy.

I also have had a blast knitting hats for charity. Heck maybe it's just that these are quicker projects than some of the others I've got going on -- I don't know. But it was interesting to me to note that I'd almost rather work on anything than the Einstein coat or cotton sweater that I've got on needles for myself. I've noticed my mind wondering about WHO I can knit the next present for.