Comments on: Finding Calm

By: afiberlife

afiberlife — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:05:11 +0000

In reply to Deborah Mach. Thank you Deborah--stay tuned for more!

By: afiberlife

afiberlife — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:04:18 +0000

In reply to Erika.

So, so beautiful–leaving the thread to pick up as you go! I was a knitter in college and people always looked at me like I was out of some Little House on the Prairie episode! So funny how times change.
Thank you Erika. I’m so happy you found a fiber life!

By: Erika

Erika — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 16:38:45 +0000

I have found my people! I started spinning with a drop spindle when I was in high school in the 70’s. I had bought a bag of fleece and a pair of cards and just started working through that Golden Fleece. I was transported back then and was slightly embarrassed because it wasn’t really cool as a teenager. But even back then I knew there was more to it as I found that by spinning a thread that was continuous would lead to weaving that thread into a rug of many colors. I would always leave a little gap in my design for my spirit to flow out at the end of the rug so that it would remain a thread into the next one and on and on….

By: Deborah Mach

Deborah Mach — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 00:04:57 +0000

Lisa, I appreciate the experience of calm you’ve found spinning thread. I’ve found it in the past on horseback or simply in the presence of horses. And I’ve found it again and again communing with my Creator and soaking in comfort from scripture especially psalm 73 verse 26 and Philippians 4 verses 6 and 7. I also love the idea of a retreat surrounded by the calm of your sheep and look forward to hearing more in future!

By: afiberlife

afiberlife — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 22:26:22 +0000

In reply to Judi Donahue. Thank you so much Judi!!! I can't wait to see your fleeces!

By: Judi Donahue

Judi Donahue — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 22:25:14 +0000

I love your post. Spinning has always been a calming event for me.

By: afiberlife

afiberlife — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 14:07:42 +0000

In reply to Diane Rose.

I hear you Diane. Keep looking.
All the best,
Lisa

By: afiberlife

afiberlife — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 14:06:20 +0000

In reply to Alexa.

Thank you Alexa! I decided to read my essays for the very reason you are describing. I imagine people like you doing handwork while listening and it is so delightful. I’m happy to hear that the listening is satisfying!
I’m just starting on a Turkish spindle and can’t quite get a “calming” rhythm yet–but I know it will click soon if I practice enough. I will keep you posted.
All the best,
Lisa

By: Alexa

Alexa — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 13:59:39 +0000

I loved listening to this while I was spinning! I spin exclusively on spindles, as I just started my spinning journey a few months ago. I know very well the feeling you described. Have you tried spinning on spindles at all? When I’m feeling tired I like to spin while standing, stretching, walking, and even doing yoga poses to help wake my body up.

By: Diane Rose

Diane Rose — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 03:42:43 +0000

Wow! It sounds so calming and beautiful. I have yet to find that calming force for myself. Some days I’m not sure I will ever find it; then some days, I think it may just be within reach! I continue to search for that force both within and without. Some day maybe….