When Love Is Not Easy

With this big Swedish loom, it is easy for me to get a firm beat. I can swing that hanging beater like nobody’s business! But that doesn’t serve me well for this delicate fabric. The streaks in this cloth are evidence that I’m struggling to get a consistent light beat. It is easy to show love to someone who loves us back, and like swinging the beater on this loom, brings positive momentum we feel good about. But what about the times love isn’t easy? …when a gentle touch takes more effort?

Swedish lace curtains in the making.
Loosely woven fabric is good practice for beating the weft in evenly. The Swedish lace pattern “windows” will become more visible after the first washing.

Anyone can be nice to someone who is nice; but can we show kindness to someone we’re at odds with? Thoughtfulness to the ungrateful, love to people who won’t love back… Not easy! Gentleness toward those with rough edges? That is the test of love.

If I only love those who love me back, I haven’t learned love yet. Love belongs to the greatest and the least, the grateful and the ungrateful. It is demonstrated by the master weaver, whose skilled hand taps each thread in with consistent grace. Never underestimate the gentle strength of love.

May love find its way to you and from you.

Gently,
Karen

3 thoughts on “When Love Is Not Easy

  1. Dear Karen,
    I was thrilled to find your web site. I’ve enjoyed your posts and seeing your work on Weavolution, so I was already familiar with you.

    Your handwork is beautiful, and your heartfelt words are just lovely.

    I look forward to your future posts.

    Best regards,

    Laurie M.

    1. Hi Laurie, I’m so pleased that you took time to leave a comment! Thank you for your kind words. It means a lot!
      You’re welcome here, and I’d love to hear your thoughts on any of the posts as we go along.
      Karen

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