I tried something new that I have always wanted to take a class in , beginners pottery.

I had lost confidence in my ability to learn. My hands have a little arthritis and my wrists weak from repetitive motions. I had not driven a mile out of my neighborhood in a few years due to medical issues and anxiety.

I took a class a few months ago at a mixed media studio in collage then I took a soap class. Then I took a 6 week pottery course that met twice a week.

I took my 25 pounds of clay and made many things with my teacher. I drove 55 miles one way to the class. I became a confident driver. I saw all kinds of seasonal changes each trip.

I was proud of these imperfect items because they were so much work and I loved making them. I worked about a lot of feelings and found peace.