“I will take the sun in my mouth
and leap into the ripe air
Alive
with closed eyes
to dash against darkness”
― E.E. Cummings
I did a pottery class on Saturday with my family.
None of us had tried this before and like most new adventures in life, making something from nothing, is much harder than it looks.
However, it takes patience and practice to become the master of our creations and life.
Each time the teacher came over to supervise our work and answer our questions, she said, ‘You need to be strong as you mold your clay. Without strength as you move with the clay, it will fall apart and you will not create the piece you want.’
It wasn’t until after the class I realized how relevant her comment was.
Life is always asking us to be open to change and to create the dreams we deserve in life. But this requires strength, commitment and a daily practice to create our visions into reality. Without it, we may lose sight of our greatest potential.
“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.”
― Albert Camus
LIVING IN THIS MOMENT 
Such a great post. I appreciate the wisdom of that comment and am so glad you shared it here. Hoping all is well with you, Karen. 💕🙏🏻
Thanks Carrie, it was a great experience. 🧡
Wonderful takeaway, Karen. Thanks for sharing it! ❤
Thank you Eliza 🧡🌈
Cool. I can see you as a Potter. Patient hands.
Laughing as I certainly wasn’t top of the class this time! 😅
I think any experience that moves us out of our comfort zone or forces us to look at the world in a new way can be helpful. I’ve been taking horseback riding lessons, and it is amazing how enlightening (and liberating) is has been to use my body and mind in a new way. ☺️
I agree Lori. I love horse riding too. Although it’s takes a lot more energy than pottery ha. 🧡😊
I’m always amazed at how much good it does me to get away from my computer and into a new headspace. 🥰
Absolutely!
What a great lesson … and experience with the family 🥰
It really was. Thank you Val 🙂
This is the post I needed to read today, Karen. 🙂
I’m so glad Jennifer! 🙏🏻🧡🌈
Wonderful post with one of my favorite quotes. My daughter is a long time potter. I took a class because I wanted to know what was involved. Very difficult. Lots of practice required. Nice working with the clay…..like having hands in warm soil.
I agree Gretchen! It’s like working with mother earth and definitely a practice to create beautiful pottery. Love that quote too. 🧡
Karen, A most needed message for our times.
A chain, it must be remembered, is only as strong as it’s weakest link.
-Alan
So true Alan. Thank you 😊🙏🏻
sounds like a fun family outing. and a great analogy…
It was! Thanks Jim 😊
So true Karen. Change does take strength and bravery too. I don’t know why, but my following you button was unchecked so I had to click it on again. So weird how that seems to happen, but that’s why you received a notice that I’m following you.
Yes stepping into our strength requires courage to change. Thank you Michele. It is strange how that happens sometimes. Glad your back. 🧡🧡
You brave soul! Pottery isn’t easy:). At least, not for me. But I love that you continue to find beginner’s mind in life . . .
I have so much to learn ha!! Thanks Kristine 🧡
Love this Karen. I used to throw pottery on a wheel and understand this message 100% Love how you applied the lesson to life! Yes…strength! ❤
Thank you Lorrie! It is a great lesson to learn 🧡