Breath and knit...

 

Hello there, happy Sunday!

 

Pattern~ Petunia Dursley's socks  Yarn~ Wren House Yarns in the colorway Rocketpop

It is so lovely to stop and be able to chat with you all. I have been feeling that "late for something" feeling. Do you ever feel that? Despite not really having anything that I am late for.  I can only assume that my mind is restless and I need to slow down. Didn't I talk about slowing down a couple posts ago? Hmmm...possibly I didn't follow my own advice.

 

Peanut sauce and soba noodles with cabbage slaw.

This Sunday really has me saying, "self...breath and just knit". I am trying not to rush through the days.  Checking myself when I say, "oh, I wish it were the weekend!", midweek. Sometimes I think we all especially me needs to stop trying to rush the days to get to what we think are the best parts. Because isn't every day we have supposed to be the best part?

 

Pattern~ plain vanilla socks   Yarn ~ KnitPicks Chroma Twisted  in the colorway Dear Diary.

I know I often put questions out there to you all and while I may not have the time to reply (another thing I feel rather behind in-sorry), I read all your comments and they are brilliant. So here is my new question for you, what do you do when you feel rushed or not able to grasp the days flying by? What do you do to help yourself slow down?

I know this post is rather short and it goes back to that rushed thing. ;) But I do need to get some baking done this morning for family and celebrate father's day.

Please enjoy a song and we will chat next Sunday!

 

 

Have the best day today!

XO,

Andi

Comments

[tanna]

I can absolutely relate to the "I'm late" feeling. I try to take a deep breath and repeat to myself: God always gives us enough... enough time... enough energy... enough resources... enough. Always enough (though at the moment we may feel otherwise). Hope your family has a wonderful Father's Day celebration! blessings ~ tanna

[DrLeonesse]

I rarely feel "I'm late". I'm a bit OCD about punctuality and scheduling. I do, however, like to slow down and take stock fairly often. Many times in the past it would be a cup of tea and quiet contemplation at a window with a view. Sometimes it happens over my knitting.

Stay cool and have a wonderful celebration. Our loved ones are with us for far too short a time.

[Dee]

Ooooooooooo...that Zauberball sure is a pretty color.

Sorry to say, I have NO advice on how to slow yourself down. It is something I struggle with regularly.

[Vanessa]

I just try to imagine that things could be much worse. Dishes are fine, we're lucky to have them. And put things in priority like having a shorter post so you can enjoy your day. It's a good priority! Want to do and need to do are tough for me to differ sometimes. That's helps too. Keep smiling!

[Lisa]

Sometimes I have that feeling and I like to write down everything that I think I need to accomplish. Sometimes I realize the reason why I feel overwhelmed or that I am behind is because I have a long list, but sometimes I can prioritize the tasks and focus on what is important and I relax. Lovely knitting, hope you have a good week!

[karen]

besides knitting (number one stress releasor), car rides calm me down and it sounds silly but I do virtual jig saw puzzles on my ipad. just the act of finding a piece is soothing. (a big time waster though.....)

[Shirley Flavell]

I will get on the computer and read my favourite blogs/podcasts for a while, especially related to knitting/ embroidery or knit listening to my mp4. Loved the song video you enclosed, I have never heard of Ben Howard. Went and converted it to my mp4, I found it peaceful. Thank you.

[Lisa]

Life finally slowed down the last couple of weeks and I was so bored - I thrive off of being busy. But next week I'm back to being busy with several art camps that are beginning.

I will say that my best cure for being busy is to make sure I find time during the week to knit or read. Even if it's just 30 minutues before bed, something about it really calms me and gives me a good end to the day.

[Stefanie]

I get stressed even if I have to prepare a dish for a family potluck that's Saturday. If I have a busy week, I tell myself to take one thing at a time. I prioritize what needs to be done first. I try to have moments of relaxation, like tea, a little knitting, read a chapter of a book, or watch some TV.

[wendy]

I often feel I am missing something lol weird....but doing socks or crocheting mittens sure brings me to a happy level xoxo

[Karen Wilson]

As I get older, I find that I think back to a former co-worker's advice: do first what's due first. Somehow ringing focus calms me down and puts things on track. I too look forward to the weekends, and I love your Sunday post, but there is beauty everywhere. Toni Morrison's words are just the ticket.

[jane]

When feeling rushed or stressed, I try to focus on and do one thing at a time. I find when I quit trying to multitask and bring my mind to doing just one thing I can leave that panic-y feeling about getting everything done. Then while I am doing one thing, I also slow the rate of my breathing. Isn't it interesting that we all recognize that feeling. I hope you had a lovely day with your family. Love the new socks on the needles.

[José]

When I feel rushed, I try and take a minute toreconsider if everything I want to do, is really necessary and if my goals are realistic. Usually some housekeeping gets cancelled then. And I try to tuck in early, with a good book ( a real paper one, no ereader ); once in bed there is nothing left to do but read and relax... :)

[Andrea @ This Knitted Life]

I always feel rushed. Sometimes I like it. Sometimes I don't. I eat too quickly also. I think I am just accepting I am that person who runs around to get a bunch of stuff done, and embrace it.

[Maryse]

I have to say that since there is always too much to do, I just try to appreciate what gets done and quite frankly, the more I think about it, the more I think that we put ourselves too much pressure and... that is why knitting exists!

[Angela]

Hurry here and hurry there that is hw I live! Yummy cabbage slaw and looks like you made your own sauce! Take time off and go to the country! :)

[Tahnee]

I find it incredibly difficult to get rid of that 'rushed' feeling. Sometimes knitting or yoga helps, other times I just have to wait it out.

[Julie]

I totally know that 'late for something' feeling, I have it all the time! The end of June has been really hectic, I'm looking forward to July being a bit better! Thanks for the Ben Howard track, I haven't heard it before and it's amazing!