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In the Rhythm of the Needles ... there is Music for the Soul.

That is one of my all time favorite quotes that resonates so very deeply with me - - it a concept that has grown as i have learned  ... and actually am drawn ... to those quiet moments when i can sit and knit ..... and allow myself to sort through things that may be going on in my life.

Obviously, this quote can be taken in many different ways ... as in Lace:  the rhythm and song ss often sung AFTER it's all said and done and the beauty of the finished creation stirs your heart to that precious place of peace.  Often the "rhythm" is experienced in the regularity of the simple stitch - - the basic knit and purl of a scarf, or sweater, a washcloth or socks . . patterns that are established and therefore offer peace in the process.  And then there are those times when the "Music" is felt just when granted the moment to touch and feel and hold the yarn and recall the therapeutic nature and order that such "rhythm" can and will bring ....

And while i'm not really sure where this quote originated, i have found an 'original' verse much akin to this one .....  except BETTER ... and TRUER ..... and STRONGER ... and SO PERSONAL ... and AVAILABLE to cling to ... to quote .... to dwell on and tuck in my heart ..... and now share with you! . . .

The Lord bless you and keep you;

the Lord make His face shine upon you ... and  be gracious to you;

the Lord turn His face toward you .... and give you peace!

Numbers 6:24-26

I realize that i'm not always going to be able to 'sit and knit' in the midst of things so that i can have those 'rhythmic' moments of knitting and peacefulness ... BUT with the gift of His Presence, i can - and do - abide and dwell and rest in the Peace that Passes all understanding .....  because He has promised ... and His Word is Life to me! ..... Thy Word have i hid in my heart - - that i might not sin against Thee!   No room for anxious thoughts or worries .... His Graciousness is shining on me ... and gives me Peace!