I am following my own good advice once previously quoted from quilter Margaret Miller (although somewhere I can hear my Mother saying the same thing). And, as it just so happens, I am currently working on one of her (Margaret Miller's) ideas. This is about moving, staying motivated, maintaining mental energy, enthusiasm. OK, so there are days when our get-up-and-go, has gone-up-and-went, and it's a mystery how to how to pull up our get-along.
Margaret said: "Don't wait for inspiration to start something ... start something and you will get inspired."
I am a quilter - a retired widow living in the Nebraska Panhandle. I am surrounded by beautiful semi-arid ranch country, and treeless hills and fields under incredibly wide blue skies, located far from the upheaval found often in large towns or cities. I am blessed to have delicious time to quilt and to appreciate my peaceful moments in an unpeaceful world.
That's a great message -- and thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteAmen--- To give my husband credit... sometimes, by the end of the evening I'm just wiped out. But DH tells, just go sew for a few minutes and you'll find your energy-- he's right...
ReplyDeletePerfect! It goes hand in hand with what I say, "Fake it 'till ya' make it!"
ReplyDeleteSo true and so many ignore such great advice.
ReplyDeleteOOhh this is what I need !!!! Thanks
ReplyDeleteThat's why I keep some simple shapes on hand -- just to sew for sewing's sake. No plan in mind. It helps a lot and gets me motivated and the creative juices start to flow. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat advice. It doesn't really matter what you start as long as you start something.
ReplyDeleteBoy, ain't it the truth! It might be an effort to get started, but soon enough you don't want to stop and next thing you know it's 2 am! LOL!
ReplyDeleteHow true !.. I should send that message to myself as well :>)
ReplyDeleteHugs & smiles,
NADINE
Making progress on projects and finishing things inspires me. I also find that having a list and checking things off is a great way to keep me motivated.
ReplyDeleteOther ways to say it "fake it til you make it" or "first the behaviour, then the feeling". I like the last one best I think.
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