I received my felt order today from the Felt Chicken, and look what was inside! 18 squares of extra thick wool felt in a whole rainbow of colors. No predetermined patterns, no preconceived ideas, no "I bought this for that particular project." Just 18 squares, just for me. What a happy surprise!
I have already made a million things in my mind with them: ornaments, jewelry, and even a technicolored dream coat à la Joseph. The cat got consideration by way of 18 rainbow catnip stuffed mice. My mind has been busy thinking, creating, dreaming.....
It reminds me of being a child with 50 cents and heading to the local convenience store. I knew I could buy anything I wanted from the entire aisle of candy, not just the 25 cents section. The thrill wasn't in buying candy, the thrill was in knowing my choices were unlimited. It was so amazing standing there looking at all the bright colored wrappers stacked up higher than I could reach, even on my tip toes, and knowing which ever one I touched could be mine. Just like that. No wishes, no might-be's, but really and truly mine. As long as I hadn't made my final choice, as long as the magic wasn't broken with the final touch of my finger, I could stand as long as I want tingling with the excitement of the unlimited possibilities.
Today I didn't just get a stack of felt. I got a stack of unlimited possibilities.
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