Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Pinching for Peace and Kindness


There's something peaceful about making pinch pots. Today's anniversary of terror in our country remind's me of the cruelty and unkindness in the world. When I have those thoughts, when I wonder the why of cruelty, and there's no reason, no need, pinching clay helps me to put things in perspective. So I've been pinching. 

I start out with a square lump of clay and pound it into a round shape and then I begin in the middle and start pinching. Pinch, pinch, pinch, like a meditation, like a prayer.

I put my pots on wall board on an open grid shelf in a closet. I cover them lightly with a dry cleaning bag. This really seems to help dry the pots evenly. Sometimes, some days, some weeks, all I can do is pinch. Pinching for peace and kindness in the world. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.

7 comments:

  1. Have you heard of Potters for Peace? It seems like you'd really like what they are doing.

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  2. Hi Lori, thanks, no I haven't heard of it, I will look into it, thanks so much.

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  3. In cooking we put a pinch of this and a dash of that to season things. Your pinched pots are also well seasoned.

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  4. Hi Barbara, thanks, yes they are seasoned with my hope for peace and kindness, I like that idea.

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  5. It seems a good day fro the quiet tasks at hand.

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  6. We all hope for peace and I like your work.

    Hugs

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  7. Hi Meredith, thanks, yes a good day for quiet tasks.

    Hi Elna, thanks so much, peace to you.

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