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Sewing as Meditation: Finding Stillness in the Motion
When we think of sewing as meditation, we might not picture the quiet, still moments often associated with traditional meditation. Instead, it’s found in the gentle rhythm of a sewing machine, the soft glide of thread through fabric, and the focused attention that brings calm amidst movement. For many, sewing becomes a moving meditation—an active, soothing practice that centers the mind and nourishes the spirit. The Quiet Power of Movement Meditation is often imagined as sitting still, but sewing invites us into a different kind of stillness—one found within movement. As my hands work the fabric, my mind slows. The repetitive rhythm draws me inward like a whispered mantra. With…