Tag: therapeutic knitting
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The Connection Between Creativity and Mindfulness: How Crafting Helps You Stay Present
I’ve never been great at traditional meditation. Sitting in silence, trying to quiet my thoughts—it always felt like I was doing it wrong. My mind would wander, my body would fidget, and instead of feeling calm, I’d feel frustrated. But then I realized something: I already had a mindfulness practice—I just didn’t call it that.…
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The Healing Power of Creativity: Why Crafting Is More Than Just a Hobby
I didn’t always think of crafting as something that could heal. For a long time, I saw it the way a lot of people do—as a hobby, a way to pass time, something I enjoyed but didn’t think of as “important.” But then, during some of the hardest moments of my life, I found myself…
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Grounding Through Craft: How Creativity Brings You Back to the Present
Some days, I feel like my mind is everywhere except where I actually am. My thoughts race ahead, my body moves through tasks without really experiencing them, and I catch myself feeling completely disconnected—from my surroundings, from my emotions, even from myself. And then, I pick up my craft. The moment I start stitching, crocheting,…