Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Needlepoint for the Mind


I think one of the best things I can do to help me maintain my energy and enthusiasm at work is to do things outside of work that help me calm my mind and all of those "work thoughts" that creep into my head at all hours of the day and night. Doing something that is creative and artistic helps me and needlepoint is something that is almost meditative for me. Many of my friends and colleagues knit for the same reasons. It isn't about the finished product but about the benefits of the process. Here are some of my needlepoint pillows. Namaste