Today I taught my husband to Spin!
An argument leads to a lesson in spinning!
My gorgeous husband and i had a few choice words with each other this morning, mostly in relation to family dynamics and a number of personal challenges that have presented over the past week. Hubby’s kids are up staying with us, while their Mum sorts out a few things. This of course is an adjustment for all of us and the first few days are always full of emotional ups and downs, hence our ‘harsh word’ to each other.
Lately, rather than continue the downward spiral into a full on argument, I have found myself retreating to my wheel. I sit and begin spinning, focusing my attention and energy on creating the perfect single. As i do this I find that my anger dissolves and my thinking becomes clear. It is almost like when i take myself to a place of simplicity, all else becomes simple.
Hence, as i am spinning, both my hubby and his son Miles come and sit nearby. Miles watches intensely, asks some questions and I ask if he would like to learn. He responds with some interest before heading outdoors to find the girls.
I decide to set up the other wheel (a traditional that is staying here for a few days before going to live with our spinning group) for Miles to have a go on. I bought in some raw unwashed fleece, as i think this is the easiest for beginners to get “the feel” of spinning. I carded some up and began spinning some to be ready to teach Miles and the girls if they wanted to try.
Dear Hubby watched with interest as i completed all this, so i asked “Do you want to have a go?” He responded with “Yeah, I’ll give it a try”. So he sat down and had his first experience of spinning…as he did so our tension disappeared and we both apologized for our behaviour….spinning it seems is a healing art!
The kids came in and were fascinated that Dad was spinning!
Perhaps the whole family will be spinning by the end of the week??
