Crochet it forward!

I am an occupational therapy advecate...with the daily use of crocheting in my life. Recently, I found an article worth it weight in 'yarn'! From my lips, to these words...I can't tell you enough, how much crocheting has changed my life for the daily good of all!
Some people think it's hogwash...but, until you've tried it...don't knock it, my friend! For years now, I've been crocheting for sanity...as a stay at home mom of twins (under the age of 6 now), but let me reaffirm this article...by saying: "IT WORKS"!!!!!!!!!!!!

Like my little obsession for Amigurumi...Japanese Toys...I can't stop creating something new, because it's fun, and it takes my mind off my troubles! It's God's way of helping me to stay focused on things at hand vs. the troubles of the world...that I seriously can't do anything about at that time anyway...so, WHY NOT CROCHET?!

Besides trying to help myself with my own daily issues...the finsihed projects that I make, puts big smiles on my kids faces!

Who wouldn't want to see how that would impact your day?!

 It's a happiness factor...that gives joy to everyone, including myself!

I don't think there isn't one person out there, in this crazy world we live in these days, that couldn't benefit from anyone of these theraputic attributes...handmade is LOVE in every sense of the word. As you're doing, so then, are you expressing...your intentions toward that recipient in a meaningful attribute that only you would be able to express to another. It is your own special outlet...able to unwind, destress, and create...all at the same time! It's not piddly work...it's meaningful to you, as well as others. It's the difference between chaos and tranquility in your day. It's a work in progress, that gets you that much closer to where you need to be today. And guess what? It's okay to take a break; to unwind; to allow yourself the possibility of something more fruitful in your life!
It's a positive step forward, in the chain of events that it takes to finish what you started...no matter how long it takes to finish it. You can easily put it down when you need to, and pick it back up when you can. No one is competing for your time here...only you...and you alone! It's away for you to open up to a project and make it yours...your very own specially made 'whatever' you want to call it...when it's all done. No matter whether you choose to change a stitch, a color, or enlarge the pattern...it's your choice to do it...your way, everytime you sit down to stitch! Some groups that get together to share in their crocheting/knitting discussions...call it, a 'stitch n' bitch'! They come together to crochet and get off some tension, while verbalizing what's on their minds at that very time! Therapy doesn't just have to be in a psychiatrists office, lying on a sofa....so, go ahead & "get crafty with it"!

For more info...read this article...and "get crochetin' my friends"! It might be your only sane link left!

http://kathrynvercillo.hubpages.com/hub/10-Health-Problems-Helped-by-Crochet

Happy crocheting to all who need that extra lift today...don't be afraid to give it a try! Express yourself through your hands, and see what comes out of that creative brain of yours! All you need is the ability to try...you don't have to be perfect at it! It's a forgiving thing...don't like it, tear it out, and then....BEGIN ANEW, for someone besides YOU! Because....God loves a giving heart!
Verde' up!