YAY Steph!! I Loved your reflection on knitting NOT as an old-fashioned craft but as a present day meditation (and MORE!!!). I had a similar exchange with Laura Nelkin about the experience of knitting that you describe. It does centre me and bring me back to myself after a hectic day. And it is a lovely feeling to think about the person i might be knitting the piece for - holding that intent provides a focusing and calming. There are so many reasons that I knit!! (not to mention the beauty of the textures and colours of the yarn, the intrigue of a new pattern, and of course the lovely finished product!!)Thanks for giving it voice! (and colour and texture...!)