In a way, this is silly post... except it's not ;) I have really learned a lot from embroidering. But that could be said about anything we take up in life ;) It's taught me to endure/ to have patience It's taught me how to slow down and be meticulous It's taught me how to strategize (Which color should I use first, and from where should I start and go to cover the most space efficiently?) It's taught me to appreciate art It's taught me how to use colors in complimentary ways It's taught me creativity It's taught me how to be both perfectionist and how to just let things be done enough It's taught me that pain CAN result in beauty It's taught me that consequences are a result of actions It's taught me that time is irrelevant - actions are what count in the end It's taught me beauty can spring from dull, ordinary things It's taught me that accomplishment is a worthy ...