Then you probably never will!
So often I am asked about the various art and crafts I do. People want to know – “how do you find the time”, “Is it hard?” “Does it take a long time” or “You must be really talented!”
I don’t find the time, I make the time. This stuff is really important to me. So I make the time.
So often I am asked about the various art and crafts I do. People want to know – “how do you find the time”, “Is it hard?” “Does it take a long time” or “You must be really talented!”
I don’t find the time, I make the time. This stuff is really important to me. So I make the time.
Is it hard? Most things are at the least quite challenging to begin with and become easy or easier over time. I have found most things are worth the effort.
Time? Yes, it takes time, just like watching the television for hours each night does. I know how I prefer to spend my time.
No, I’m not particularly talented. I just love what I do and make the time to do it. I research, I read, I watch tutorials, I talk to others who can help me to learn. This part of the process is so enjoyable!
If there is something you find interesting and would like to learn, instead of letting those defeating words of “I could never do that” slip out, how about changing it to “I’d love to learn that!”
Trust me, you can do it!
So very very true! When I tell people I weave they look at me stunned! "Oh My! That's incredible, how did you ever learn! It must be so hard!" Or the "I'd never have time!" – but it's as you say, learning the craft is fun and can be done with determination, no matter what the craft is – and as to time??? Well, TV, Facebook etc. etc…..how much time is wasted on these things is amazing!
Wish your blog would appear in every publication world-wide! It would help so many people!
Thank you for all the help and encouragement you give – you are a true inspiration!
Sami Martel
Oh sorry! 😱I now see you have to moderate first. Sorry Kelly!
You are so right! Those questions I have also heared often; mostly from people that have never tryed it. When I tell them I want to help them to learn they hesitate and tell me they have no time. Well I don't want to be rude and tell them learning takes time and you have to make that 😉, but now and then there is someone willing to learn and that makes me happy ☺ !
But I think there will always be people who really can't do it after trying. When I learned to play the piano, there was a man who wanted to learn that also. It was one big struggle…he really couldn't work with two hands doing different things. Then he started a guitarcourse, but still he struggled and after a long period struggling and not enjoying it anymore, he decided to quit and became a listener. Then his joy in music came back!
You are so right! Those questions I have also heared often; mostly from people that have never tryed it. When I tell them I want to help them to learn they hesitate and tell me they have no time. Well I don't want to be rude and tell them learning takes time and you have to make that 😉, but now and then there is someone willing to learn and that makes me happy ☺ !
But I think there will always be people who really can't do it after trying. When I learned to play the piano, there was a man who wanted to learn that also. It was one big struggle…he really couldn't work with two hands doing different things. Then he started a guitarcourse, but still he struggled and after a long period struggling and not enjoying it anymore, he decided to quit and became a listener. Then his joy in music came back!
You are so right! Those questions I also have heard often; mostly from people that have never tryed it. When I tell them I want to help them to learn they hesitate and tell me they have no time. Well I don't want to be rude and tell them learning takes time and you have to make that 😉, but now and then there is someone willing to learn and that makes me happy😊.
Kelly,
Oh yes, if we really want to do something we certainly can. I love the learning process. I find it exciting, gaining knowledge bit by bit and conquering new skills.
"You must be really talented"… I do believe you are talented, Kelly. Yes, we could all learn to dye yarn etc but you have vision, a remarkable artistic eye.
An inspiring post! Now what shall I go and learn about next?
I agree 100% and find it hard to sit down at night time without something in my hands 🙂
Wise words, Kelly.