tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589425373340412631.post750520815313688188..comments2023-10-30T05:32:19.114-04:00Comments on Musings from a Knucklehead...: Regaining the Mind Through KnittingWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06443969632017232418noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589425373340412631.post-22892020354310677672008-08-04T10:51:00.000-04:002008-08-04T10:51:00.000-04:00Off to order that book. You already know how simi...Off to order that book. You already know how similar our faith backgrounds are, and I've long called knitting my therapy. I'm very curious about a mindful approach to knitting as meditation, rather than just using it as a distraction!SissySeeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13249971578077045662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589425373340412631.post-45665034720366113932008-08-03T16:22:00.000-04:002008-08-03T16:22:00.000-04:00I'd be interested in hearing more about using this...I'd be interested in hearing more about using this book to make your knitting more meditative. It's pretty fascinating to me, and I do hope that it helps you start regaining some mental peace. <BR/><BR/>I also like both the stitch pattern and the color of the scarf you are working with. Nice!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16478839034249164862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589425373340412631.post-54676639353570644572008-08-03T11:11:00.000-04:002008-08-03T11:11:00.000-04:00I used to watch TV or listen to music while I knit...I used to watch TV or listen to music while I knit. But, I decided to turn off the distractions and focus my mind on the one thing --- the knitting.<BR/><BR/>It was very relaxing to focus that way and make every stitch "just so". I found myself physically slowing every time I sat to knit. I KNOW that has to be good for the body.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589425373340412631.post-60748827437324047712008-08-03T10:38:00.000-04:002008-08-03T10:38:00.000-04:00I have ventured into that book as well. It is my o...I have ventured into that book as well. It is my opinion that Buddhism is a way of living and religion is a belief. I think they're compatible.<BR/><BR/>From what I read in the book, the trick to mindfulness is to be aware- regardless of the pattern or the knit. Just to be aware. Good luck and I hope to hear more about your experience.sophannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07571217197138831872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589425373340412631.post-24805003778107021062008-08-03T07:35:00.000-04:002008-08-03T07:35:00.000-04:00*edit* Had to delete the last comment it has so ma...*edit* Had to delete the last comment it has so many typos in it!! Shish! I need to slow down and edit!<BR/><BR/>Isn't it wonderful how you can always find what you need when you need it! <BR/><BR/>I am with IrishG as well. It depends on the project on when I can just relax and begin going thru my thoughts. The more complicated it is the less likely I am thinking on good things!<BR/><BR/>But I do pray during some of my knitting and particularly if it is a gift or charity item for others.<BR/><BR/>Hope this current project will put some things at ease for you!Virtuoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589425373340412631.post-2495256879859883942008-08-03T07:33:00.000-04:002008-08-03T07:33:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Virtuoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589425373340412631.post-60345302331687670832008-08-03T02:00:00.000-04:002008-08-03T02:00:00.000-04:00I hope the book helps you find that meditative qua...I hope the book helps you find that meditative quality to knitting. I find for me that it depends on the project. If its a complicated project or pattern, not so easy. But if its an easy pattern or a bit mindless, I find my knitting to be very meditative (or at times, I just fall asleep!). The scarf is lovely too!IrishGirlieKnitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10231835482811098048noreply@blogger.com