The Social Porcupine

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 ...

Characteristic qualities are a huge part of what make up individuals. They are what define us more than anything. They are what influence are thinking, our feelings, our concepts of life and the world. For most of us, it seems we adapt to those around us. We carry on the traits of family and friends with out meaning to or wanting to. It's quite ironic that for many people, their negative qualities are normally very similar to those that they most despise. I'm not quite sure what encourages natural positive traits in people(besides the obvious: God). It seems, deep down, a lot of it is driven by selfish desires to be loved and respected. But I do think it is possible to be truly practicing good works with good motives: the more we are in tune with God and His words and ways, the more this is possible. I think it is also very important to truly understand what some of these concepts are, and how to implement them into our lives. The following are ideas of...