Use sewing as a way to slow down and appreciate the present moment from "summary" of Sewing Happiness by Sanae Ishida
Sewing, with its repetitive motions and focus on the task at hand, has a way of grounding me in the present moment. When I am sewing, I am not worrying about the future or dwelling on the past; I am fully immersed in the act of creating something with my hands. The gentle hum of the sewing machine, the feel of the fabric under my fingers, the rhythm of the needle moving up and down - all of these sensory experiences combine to create a sense of calm and mindfulness. In our fast-paced world, it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life. We rush from one task to the next, always thinking about what needs to be done next. But when I sit down at my sewing machine, all of that fades away. I am forced to slow down, to pay attention to the details, to take my time and do things right. Sewing becomes a form of meditation, a way to quiet the noise in my mind and focus on the present moment. As I sew, I find myself becoming more attuned to the world around me. I notice the way the light filters through the window, the sounds of birds chir...
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