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Feeling the dance of age, I join a pottery class. It isn’t until I let go of expectations that I truly begin to learn how to create
It has become less about the finished product and more about the process itself
TL;DR
- The author first experienced pottery with her son, finding an immediate connection to the tactile nature of clay.
- Years later, with more free time, she enrolled in a six-week beginner's pottery class with a friend.
- The class attracted professionals, such as nurses and doctors, seeking stress relief and a way to calm their nervous systems.
- Learning pottery was challenging, with many initial attempts collapsing or being uneven.
- The author realized that letting go of expectations about perfect results was key to truly learning and enjoying the process.
- By the end of the course, she had created several functional pieces, serving as a reminder of her progress.