By this time next week, my daughter will be married. This time last year, my mother-in-law had just died. This date two years ago, my son and daughter-in-law were married. My emotions are running high. Life events, both happy and sad push us to rise to the occasion. How we react helps us move forward to tackle mundane daily living and big life-changing matters.
My daughter will carry my grandmother’s gold piece down the aisle; my husband and I lit a yahrzeit candle to honor the anniversary of Helene Silberman’s death; two years ago we were all smiles as we enjoyed our son and daughter-in-law’s wedding and didn’t let the rainy weather wash out the fun and festivities!
Years of experience have taught me to roll with the unexpected (my least favorite) and savor each moment. Instead of worrying about what might happen and how I might fail, I’ve worked to be in the moment (thank you yoga), and address any fears of failure head on. My goal is always to do my best.
I have been preparing new pieces for my upcoming shows and sales. This stack of pie dishes that just came out of the glaze kiln is one item I can check off my list! Besides pie, what else would you use this dish for? Click on photo to tell me!
There is always room for improvement. Life keeps giving me opportunities to rise. Whether it’s creating a new shape in the studio for a customer, learning to bustle a beautiful wedding dress train, appreciating the bravery of others who rise to the occasion, new opportunities continue to appear. What are the ways you rise to your occasions? Click on the envelope below to message me!