How Many Dishcloths Do You Need?

I keep creating dishcloths. I use the pattern that is available and then I just keep adding until it gets to be the size I want it to be. I love creating and in times of stress, creating is so important. I create for many reasons, to express myself, connect with others and to try to make sense out of the world.
Creating helps me express my ideas and emotions. When I create I always feel better and more balanced and it gives me a chance to let off some steam. When I create a quilt for a new baby, I feel connected to the family and to future generations. You can heal divisions with a simple creation and connecting with others through creating (especially food) builds connection. I think better when I have been creative and it helps me make sense of the world by bringing in a different perspective. Creativity is an escape. It helps me connect with a deeper part of myself, beauty and design, colour and delicious taste. It takes courage and vulnerability to create, but you learn so much about yourself and you have the opportunity to share beauty and connect with others. So, create – find your flow and feel the satisfaction of making something for someone else.

Written by Pam