This book is written by someone who managed to get a handle on her depression by the productivity of crochet. This is something that resonates very much with me. As I am reading it, I find myself going - 'I knowwwwww' it response to her statements. One of the problems that I have found myself struggling with is rumination. The process of going over stuff that I can do nothing about over and over again in my mind. Breaking this habit is so difficult, however there are a few activities that I do which help me to practise 'mindfullness' which in turn breaks the rumination. The activites that help me at the moment are; playing on my little hand held solitaire game (I usually restrict doing this to when I have a bath); swimming counting my lengths and watching the time; and crochet.
The repetitive nature of crochet, the counting of stitches and rows can totally consume my thoughts leaving no room at all for any 'ruminaiton'. For me the greatest advantage of getting into this state of mindfullness is that I can then listen out for God. Ruminating is so destructive to relationships, including my relationship with God. Unless my mind shuts up I can't just be and listen for Him.
So the productivity that activity gives to me at the moment is helping me to listen to God, the rewards of that are endless. I am also getting the satisfaction of making lovely things (if you would like to see some of these please take a look at my Mrs Craftypants blog here).
Continuing to add to my list of blessings.
940. The sound of birdsong as the day ends and the church is quiet.
941. Snowdrops under the tree in my garden with the promise of their little white heads.
942. Candlelight.
943. Another two sales on Folksy.
944. A tidy craft cupboard.
945. Getting back to some card making.
946. The excitement of my puppy when I come down in the morning.
947. Watching my home cooking being devoured by my family.
948. Mum popping in for a coffee.
949. A conversation with my neice on the telephone.
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