Identity: The Patch Work of our PastMany times a quilt is formed out of pieces of material which outlived their use. I have a friend whose mother made a quilt out of old t-shirts from events, as well as their baby blanket.
Think of the expanse of your past. What positive trends do you see? How have past trials and triumphs built how you see yourself now? Take some time to color in, and let your mind drift to positive times past.
Looking across your patch work quilt, what surprised you?
What was the process like, moving from memory to memory?
What is one great memory you hold onto in times of difficulty?
A quilt can be a symbol of safety, refuge, warmth and comfort. What stops us from claiming these positive past events, moments, memories as a fountain for a positive now, and a hope for the future?
In the blank space, write, or draw, or color what hopes, dreams, goals, passions you have for tomorrow. Be it the day after this, years from now, or looking back at the end of your life. What "squares" would you hope to look back upon?
What is the first next step towards sewing together the experiences of today, into the pattern of what is next... ?
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