I went to bed last night thinking I was done with a lot of things. Maybe even blogging. And clothmaking. I sink into moods lately. I try out different life scenarios. Just imagine change. Try to process it. I slept well, maybe because I had emptied my mind of expectations. Took a small break.
This morning I was floating. Then after spending hours trying to fix my phone situation I grabbed a few scraps. I stitched together an unlikely stormy sky and felt much better. I love doing this I thought. Even if for no reason.
And so...
My video editing software crashed. My phone isn't working. My camera is not working right.
Shit happens, stop using that as an excuse.
OK. Going. Testing new ways.
Hard news from family, I come here to catch up and again I know I can keep going! You feel life so hard and cast a heartfelt sanity and beauty that often needs to be refreshed. Much lv for u.
Always back to you.
“I can just do it another way”…it’s as if you were eavesdropping on my conversation with my sister this morning. I was sharing my frustration with a coworker who “demands” that a tech issue be fixed rather than finding a workaround. I’m a firm believer in work arounds. Not everything can be fixed (or fixed easily) – sometimes you just have to find another way. Kudos to you for remaining flexible.
Yes, I think that’s how things get invented!
What a wonderful “thread” today!
I do best without expectations on results. It is what it is to enjoy the process “journey”.
Peace & love.
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…just going…yeah…been doing a bit of that myself…some resistance also giving way….surprising myself with other roads less travelled:)
Love reading your posts, Jude…for me, they signal…quiet coffee time:)
Thanks for that:)
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It is so frustrating fiddling with technology, especially when they keep changing things. I keep thinking it’s me at this stage in my life.
I don’t recall having this much trouble a few years ago. I will say you know much more than me. I’ve never done video recording. I’ve wanted to but, just reading about it doesn’t help. I need to have someone show me.
Well, it all makes me yearn for simple times.
Your video on YouTube turned out great.
Sending love to you Jude, wish i could send a technician…….
I was married to one, once upon a time! 🙃
The picture of your grandson with the sunglasses is awesome. Enjoy discovering your new property, it looks beautiful. Do you know how to use a chain saw?
Yes, I do and I’m going to get a splitter too. 💪 ha!
Sometimes I sit down & write a letter as if to a good friend, telling them all about my life in the last little while, then read it back to myself. I can be amazed at how much I have actually achieved & how much enjoyment there is to talk about. Helps get perspective & overcome those “blah” days/feelings. This too shall pass. Blessings, Jude.
Blogging is exactly like that for me.
You are such an inspiration.
We CAN keep going
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We mostly do in spite of everything.
Maybe the new way is the best way?
We love to see/hear from you raw and unfiltered Jude.
You have certainly endured a storm, emotionally and physically.
After all the turmoil, the only certainty is that cloth will always be there, it doesn’t fail, us like technology.
As you said, you do this because you love it, the stitching, the creating, you inspire all of us your “Soul stitchers”.
Whatever changes or whatever you decide, just know we are all here just for you, for the making and creating, companionship, joy, a love of words and honest feelings.
You’re blog is so refreshing in such a “polished” world on the net.
There are no expectations, as long as you are OK and so is Soul-O that’s all that matters.
As you whether the storm Jude, we are right here with you. X
New is always a beginning!
I’m going to ramble, I feel the bubbles.
I didn’t watch the video yet, but I will.
I honestly don’t know how you got through this past year. Look at all the changes you’ve gone through, alone mostly.
I know you don’t want to disappoint your community but maybe you do need a real break. What would that look like, I always ask myself when I think I want to stop going. Maybe it would be refreshing.
Meanwhile, sending you a big hug, we all love and respect you whatever you decide to do.
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I’m finding a balance I think. A different rhythm. But it’s good. Something will come of it. Slowly.
Perfect mood for the storm critter. You are weathering the storm.
Techie stuff bothers me more and more. Ready to go back to old days and ways.
Yeah, it’s too much now, I trust simple more.
I can send out a lifeboat. 🙂
Ha!
Yeah, it is said that once you make over a certain baseline level of income, more income does not make life any appreciably better. I think the same is true with tech stuff: a baseline level is really a wonder, but more is definitely not better. Fewer screens, more outdoors!
Yes!!!
You’re amazing. Love you Jude Storm 💙
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I admire your stronger in your life.
Although i understand that you need a moment of rest. Thats us a smart of you.
I am you you all a good stay silence and be well again soon.
We all need rest!!! What a world.
You re great to send the video , Raw is perfectly fine for me and I d say most of your followers.
Ups and downs- staying present is the only place we can be in.
Here we are!
Not as inclined to …
Leaving a space for …
Experimenting. Staying curious. You are so marvelous.
I’m so happy for how it went today. That it could be ok.
I so appreciate your sharing these difficult moments so honestly. You inspire me as u work thru this overwhelm. You are amazing wonderful being. With love..
It’s more helpful to say how it is…
i have all my own thoughts. i like having a few of yours to consider.
this many, this way, feels good.
Hey!
Great job, Jude! So nice to hear about your design & stitching – the video looks great to me. These are strange times . . . many of my friends (and I) seem to be in a “What is next?” phase. We had about six inches of snow yesterday, but it’s melting today. Just got back from a long walk outside. Looking forward to Spring. Thanks so much for sharing with us, in whatever way works best for you!
Seems to work for what I need for now, and then, when it doesn’t, what if?
68 yesterday, freezing tonight… hey ho!
Yes. Yes. Yes.
Things change ~ Seasons change~
We change~
Today I walked to my Woods for the first time in months to my sacred Honey Locust Tree. It is dying, but I’ve known it for a while, after the flooding. So now I am reckoning with its going, and I will visit more until..
Dead trees are so beautiful too.
In all their stages of Life!
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perfection is over-rated … here’s to taking the path of least resistance!
…feels just fine!
I love how it’s always okay with you to start from where you are, which is really all we can ever do, but we seem to spend most of our time pretending otherwise.
Good on you, you are an inspiration.
It’s great being old, I feel more empowered to look at things straight on.
Hello, Jude. 🍀
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Love your honesty and pushing through, making something great out of things not always being great. Just love your style and stitching.
It’s the way it is, right? Just gotta keep on.
I like the space between…it leaves room for things to blow through.
I could have gotten a lot done last night, if I wasn’t trying to get some sleep.
Yes, in-between is an important space.
Well I hope you had a good sleep.
None. Sigh.
It’s awful, I know…
Yes, you do. 💕
Stormy Jude….
Blowing in the wind…
Bravo for doing today what you feel like doing today.
I have a decreasing interest in all the new tech stuff. Confirmd luddite for sure. Finding and installing and getting a password and figuring out how it works is not want to do with my time. I’m rather grump grump grump about it all. Very glad I dont have to deal with the world of work now. Hurrah hurrah for quiet stitching.
If you are at all doubt g it Jude, it looks to me like you’re doing great being who you are right now.. I’m working on that too.
There’s not enough time to worry so much…
You always figure out an easier way! 👍🏻💪
And then I make it too complicated! 😂
Don’t we all 🙃
I think so. It’s our nature…
You and your storm are simply marvellous my dear
Ha!