The journey is the reward. ~ Chinese proverb
There is much information to be gained by reading an instruction manual. Close reading often requires rereading. I gather an enormous amount of satisfaction from making something myself. I will make time for what matters to me. I can coach myself. Being willing to talk to myself is a strength. Impending impatience can, in fact, be averted. First efforts inform second efforts. I love choosing my own materials. Following a pattern once helps me adapt it to my own personal needs next time. Any progress at all – however small – is almost as fulfilling as finishing. I learn best by doing. And often, redoing. I am – currently – unafraid of mistake making. Creation inspires more creation. I still have dreams and hopes and learning yet to come.
I’m hopeful you’ll find my resource helpful:
Along with many other enjoyable projects, the pattern for this reusable bowl cover can be found in the lovely book – Simply Living Well – by Julia Watkins. You’ll find Julia’s website of the same name here. Julia can be found on Instagram @simply.living.well
one hopeful year 
Thanks for the links to Julia’s social sites. Lovely. I think our learning patterns are similar. I tend to do a lot of rereading and remaking. Always better in the end.
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Yes! And the patience! The patience to allow myself the opportunity to learn is new! Perhaps I’ve banished the need for perfection once and for all?
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‘Any progress at all – however small – is almost as fulfilling as finishing.’
Yes, this is true. And kind of like a reward for each small step we take.
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Exactly! My time is a bit full these days. I’ve realized there is pleasure in small steps toward a larger goal. That kind of thinking and feeling is new for me! Thank you for the encouragement!
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