The Joy of Creating

Grandma’s spindle weaves the fabric of Indian Ethnocrafts

Stories excite all of us… a make believe,, surreal world is exciting. But here’s one which brings the soul and joy to our passion.

Jeffery was watching his grandmother intent in the work she was doing ,lost to the world.

The old woman continued her weaving.  Her slender, gnarled fingers deftly moved along the loom, positioning threads and locking them in place”

Her grandson watching her comments “You make the most beautiful tapestries, Grandmother.”

“Thank you.  I’ve had many years to practice.” She replies

“And yet, it takes you so long to finish a single one.”

The woman frowned and her hand paused in its work. “Good craftsmanship takes time and patience, Dear.”

“Perhaps. But there are machines that would allow you to work faster, Grandmother.”

“And those machines would rob me of the joy I find in my work.  Working faster would be a poor substitute for the care and love I put into each tapestry.” replied the wise lady.  

“But working faster would mean having more tapestries to sell.”

“And that would mean more money.” 

“No, Jeffrey,” she said in a soft, firm tone.  “Listen to your old grandmother.  You are a good man.  You’re smart, and your business sense has provided much for our family.  For that, I am proud of you”

“But some things are more important than money.  And my weaving is one of those things”

The high in happiness is in creation.

Indeed  “Good craftsmanship takes time and patience” whether in achieving success or creating an Organization this holds good.