Throwing Clay ...

"What you do is nothing

compared to who you are."

DISTANT SHORES

Kristin Hannah



Have you ever thrown clay on a potters wheel?  Did you ever allow clay to ooze through your fingers?  Were you ever able to give form to shapeless clay?  How do you feel when you give your hands to artistic expression?

Of course, I am comparing all of the above to experiencing life itself.  Life can be illusive and non-conforming, while sliding through our fingers.  To use our creative instincts can either leave us feeling depleted or soaring full of confidence.

Whatever it is that we make of our self is important to a certain extent, but like many structures there needs to be a solid foundation.  We must have a sense of who we are, what we stand for, and how we view the world around us.  If there is integrity and caring at our core, it will be reflected on the outside in how we perform tasks at hand.  When we recognize and use our creative tendencies, unique results can set us a part from unoriginal work.  To be productive in the flow of what is truly our own strength or gift or talent, we become empowered.

A potter does not throw clay on the wheel and just expect form to take place.  The hands of the potter are trained through experience and knows to guide the clay with imagination allowing design to come forth.  There needs to be a rhythm between the pace of the wheel and the formation in between the hands to create a successful product.

We, too, cannot just sit back waiting for life to take form.  We must position our self for experience, to learn and respect the rhythm of life, and be led to a creative successful product.  We must be 'hands on' to bring life into life! 

Be the artist of your very own life.  Create with a flourish either with imagination or participation.  Whatever you feel is missing in your life, seek and you will find.  Become the artist standing at the potters wheel.