a soft start to the year

i’m trying to prioritize taking my time this year, so it felt necessary to start it in a way that reflected that. so i’ve spent the beginning of 2025 letting go of any agendas or pressure i am prone to putting on myself and just taking time to sit reflect, read, rest and write. it’s definitely not the easiest way to start off the new year, but i know that this time will be way more beneficial to me in the long run than immediately jumping back into work( especially since the holidays are the busiest time of year for me and my small business). spring has not sprung, the trees aren’t blooming, the animals still hibernating and the days are still short, so i’m attempting to honor the rhythms of this season and give my brain and body some time to reconnect and relax.

i wish we all didn’t feel such an urgency to move forward as the year changes. i am not my strongest creative self when i’m worn down and don’t feel like starting the year off with a forced collection of ceramics simply because that’s what i should be doing right now. i’m proud of myself for shifting my mindset and leaning into something more intentional.

you can watch this cozy lil’ video of me attempting to plan and realizing that i still need to hibernate for a lil bit longer and let my little ideas for my first collection of 2025 come to life.

i’m excited for what’s coming.