Endless possibilities

Clay offers endless possibilities.

The same lump of clay

in a thousand different hands

can have a thousand different forms.

Clay requires your attention as you work with it -

Intent, and purpose, and mindful working as you dig your hands in,

as you push and pull and coax it into the shapes you desire.

And even so -

even with all your care and intention and planning, clay will often surprise you with its form.

Sometimes it’s more beautiful than you had imagined, and sometimes it’s a lesson for the next lump of clay.

In this regard, clay has a strong resemblance to life.

Beautiful, unexpected, humbling, joyful.

Endless possibilities.