I was surprised that at first glance, the last two hats I made look like the same hat. I purposely tried to make them different.

A First Glance Might Require a Second Glance

“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man,” is attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher

– Heraclitus of Ephesus

Today I am reminded to be present. Reminded to be as deliberately aware as I can be. On this first day of May, my life is getting busier and busier with many tasks that I love doing. I want to experience them all as fully as I can. Someone who I consider to be a spiritual counselor was always reminding me that everything in our lives is an opportunity to be more awake. As I took the photo of the two hats that I most recently knit, I took it as an opportunity to do just that.

As I type this, I am brimming with aliveness. Even with all the many tasks I have running through my head that I need to get done today, I am enjoying the frenetic energy. Also, I am enjoying the joy that each task brings as it comes to mind.

I have to get ready to go to Costco in a little while. I have to add a couple of guys to the list of men arriving for early/extra days to the retreat in a couple of weeks. On the first of every month I also do a retirement budget update. Busy and happy. That’s my sweet spot.

How are you this fine, first day of May?

Current Knitting

As you can tell from my feature photo, I did finish the second hat.

It is slightly smaller than the first hat. It’s also a bit darker in tone (just a little bit). While not my typically my colors, I love this last hat.

I also got more work done on my workshop swatch.

I need to do a few more swatches, so that’s what I’ll be working on and taking much joy from doing so.