I am an avid watcher of the “CREATE” channel by PBS. \u00a0The station plays shows containing information on tons of ways to create things with your hands. \u00a0From food to painting, you can watch shows on “how to” do pretty much anything artistic.<\/p>\n
Yesterday, I was watching a sewing show. \u00a0The ladies on the show were all in their sixties or older. \u00a0I began to think about it. \u00a0What is going to happen to our society when these ladies are gone? \u00a0How many young people actually take an interest in something which takes longer than 10 minutes to complete? \u00a0Will people have to purchase a new “this” or “that” every 6 weeks because of the ill prepared content and construction? \u00a0It concerns me for my child.<\/p>\n
“What? \u00a0Concerns you for your child?” you may ask. \u00a0Yes! \u00a0Our society has become so consumed with quick and easy. \u00a0We run to the cupboard for a meal in a box. \u00a0We run to the store for a pretty dress or quilt. \u00a0We type a fast note to a friend instead of sitting down to write a letter. \u00a0We go go go to fill in the spaces of our lives. \u00a0I am just as guilty. \u00a0Quick has replaced quality in our culture.<\/p>\n
I watched the older lady carefully hand sew on a piece of fabric. \u00a0You could tell she had made these stiches thousands of times in her life. \u00a0Though she was obviously skilled, it was her manner which was impressive. \u00a0She was steady. \u00a0There was no rushing in her hands. \u00a0She carefully moved. \u00a0She studied each placement of the needle. \u00a0She was in the moment. \u00a0She was not concerned with how quickly she needed to complete the project. \u00a0Her concern was how well she accomplished the task at hand.<\/p>\n
I suppose what concerns me is that my child will grow up in a world that is lived out through a screen. \u00a0It frightens me that he may grow up in a culture where it’s not about the care and consideration put into your work, but how quickly it can be accomplished. \u00a0When the older craftsmen and women are gone, will the art die with them? \u00a0Will it become more rare than gold? \u00a0(If you look at the price tag of handmade items today, you would think we are already at this place.) \u00a0Or, will our society become so engulfed with the virus of expediency that quality will no longer matter?<\/p>\n
Of course, the irony of the entire thought is played out in my posting of this idea. Please be aware that I understand the importance of technology. \u00a0As a matter of fact, I love technology. \u00a0Trust me, every time I need a shower or I need to cook, I thank God for giving people visions and abilities. \u00a0For myself, though, I am going to strive to slow down and try to absorb the creating of the art as much as the outcome. \u00a0Maybe, if I can learn better to be in the moment of the creation, my son will notice. \u00a0Hopefully, he will learn to take this skill into whatever career he chooses. \u00a0So, whether he becomes a trash collector or doctor, he will know it is not about what you can get out of your work, but what you put into it that matters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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