Why? Why? Why tapestry?

I have been puzzled about my desire to weave tapestry and trying to sort out why it is something I am drawn to do.  I came up with a list of reasons I weave tapestry.  Here you go; expression, play, color, accomplishment and exhibition;recognition.   Sorting this out may seem to be an extreme of navel gazing.  But there is value here for me.

  If I weave to satisfy my need for expression, play, color and a sense of accomplishment then I weave for MYSELF.  Do you know what that means?  There are no rules, no shoulds and no requirements to go big to be a "real tapestry weaver."

 I can stick to the smaller pieces I love.  I can weave with plastic and handspun newspaper.   If my interest in weaving and spinning are self directed then I can weave what I want when I want.  What an amazing concept! 

As a kid, I loved going down a slide or pumping my legs to swing higher.  I didn't worry about what my purpose was or what was being accomplished.   As adults we need play as much as children.  Maybe more.

The great advantage to weaving tapestry versus playing with knitting myself something is.....You do NOT have to wear it!  Especially good if you are playing with hand spinning and weaving newspaper.