Page 230 - everybody in life has something to teach me, how true is this, from little children to senior citizens, each person has their store of knowledge and expertise. To learn something I only have to be willing to listen, and take it in! Sometimes it is only a small thing, at others it is more important, but each is a part of life's learning curve. Maybe it is hard at times to realise someone else has more knowledge on a subject, but I find these days I accept this is so and hope I graciously listen.

I have found crafters to be the most generous people with sharing their know how, always willing to talk and show!

Page 229 - ears shouldn't get me into trouble, as long as I don't tell any secrets they hear, or repeat gossip. Being a good listener is a natural skill, not really one to be learnt. Listening without commenting or passing judgement can be a help to others. I think I am a fairly good listener as I remember a few people who have unburdened themselves to me. I know I have been grateful for someone else's ears at times!

I am pretty sure my ears have never got me into trouble!

Page 228 - Creativity, yes, my favourite occupation, and always has been. There is something very satisfying about creating things, whether from scratch or kits. But other things are creative too, like cooking a good meal, redecorating, or even gardening. All activities which can give satisfaction.

The creative work of others also satisfies us, and inspires too! The great artists, musicians, actors, and also the lesser ones. Without their work I probably wouldn't be inspired to try new things.

Page 227 - not every day is good, I don't feel a song in my heart, but if I make the effort to sing, somehow things don't seem so bad! Maybe I'm worried about something, but looking from a different angle there is usually some sort of solution which makes me feel better. I know I tend to put a smile on my face and make out things are ok, is this the same?

Page 226 - the world is really a very big place and no one person could ever hope to see all of it! Some are content to stay in their safe little haven, never straying that far from home. Others have wanderlust and can never stay in one place for long. I have seen other parts of the world and enjoyed the experience, but still feel I have not seen all of my own country! We are so lucky today that travel is so easy and fast if we choose that, but can also be slow and leisurely.

But I do not have to go far from home to appreciate the size, the beauty and feel the thrills. A walk reveals so much whether it is in a town or the country! Every day I can see something new, whether it is a new building under construction or nature unfolding it's wonders! I just have to open my eyes and realise how small I am in this big world!

Week 32 lo incorporating some hand stitching and my favourite quote from the week!

Page 225 - as a child, with no responsibilities, every new day was an adventure, you'd wake up wondering what the day would bring and feel happy. We lose that happy feeling as we grow and have to work harder at school, then earn a living, take on a family. Each day becomes familiar and we tend to lose our sense of adventure! We need to make an effort to recapture those feelings! Now I no longer work I should be more adventurous, plan to do different things, be more spontaneous! Will I? Have to wait and see but it would be lovely to feel that way again!