Who do we do this for?

It's been nearly two months since my last post.  I haven't done anything fiber related, except thinking about it.  I haven't been to any weaving or spinning guild meetings.  I didn't even participate in Dye Exchange this year.  I didn't have the energy to get it done.  I did go to Three Wishes and buy some yarn, but it is still sitting in the bag.

Is it me or does anyone else ever wonder what their legacy will be.  I sometimes wonder if I am making good use of my time when I spin or knit or weave.  How am I benefiting the world by creating pretty things.  I have been overwhelmed by the happening around the world.  Japan, Libya and such.  I can't do anything personally to help these situations, and it make me feel as though I'm unsympathetic, useless and unfeeling.  But, then I think of cultures that struggle to every day just to live and make ends meet, yet in their spare time they use their hands to create beautiful textile works of art.  Why do they do it?  Could it be they do it for personal solace, like practicing your personal faith?  Meditation.  Hiking in nature.  Reading a good book.  Recharging your batteries. Who does it benefit?....

Wendy D. Johnson's blog "Wendy Knits", is using her talents to raise funds for Japan.  Please feel free to take a look.  Look who will benefit!!  Thank you Wendy for helping me see that what benefits me can benefit others.

I can't wait until the system conversion at work is complete.  Then, maybe I will be able to use my brain for something fun.  But, I need to get my fiber-tush in gear.  I have an exchange to do for Retreat.

Never fear I will overcome this fiber drought and I will be the better for it.

Thanks for listening.

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