Finding Time

 The house is clean and tidy, the laundry is dry and folded, the floors are mopped and clean, dinner has been fixed and dishes are done, and the gardens outside have been tended to.

I still have a little bit of time left to create........one thing or another.  And I do mean.........."a little bit of time".   When I happen to show the things I have made, to others, ......

it is a misconception when they comment that they envy all of the time I have to stitch, crochet, or create.......and they wish they had the same free time............

I am sure if you have creative hands.....and a household to run.......or a job to run to......as you read this.......you know exactly what I mean by misconception.  

For many of us, the creative things that we finally do get finished have actually taken us either a few days.......a few weeks........and sometimes.....a few months.....by carving out 30 minutes of a day....sometimes less.....

and when that one project is finished, we are joyful.  For me......this long process......or journey, as I like to call it.......is enjoyable as I slowly edge my way towards completion.  If I could crank everything out as quick as a factory, I am sure the piece would not mean as much to me. 

There is something that gives me contentment about the tiny moments, stolen away, working with color and design.......and then seeing the whole process turn into what I imagined it to look like.  

It doesn't matter........whether it's an hour or just a few moments......finding the time to create something is my "escape from the maddening world"....it's what gives me joy!

So how about you?  Maybe you are busy with your home and family?........perhaps you have long hours at your work?.......maybe that little slice of time is always elusive......

I encourage you........as hard as it may be........find those few stolen moments .........pick up a needle, a hook, or a paint brush........give yourself some joy.............make yourself some time to create!