pottery as a form of therapy? 🏺✨

I have recently explored into a new hobby that has gotten me totally hooked – pottery! 💁‍♀️🏺 I stumbled upon this amazing pottery studio in Baltimore that teaches you the art of throwing on the wheel. It has been such a relaxing experience, and I found out that pottery has some awesome benefits for mental health. I personally felt it too, here are some of them:

First off, research says pottery can help to alleviate symptoms of PTSD. Isn’t that crazy? Working with clay, getting your hands dirty, and molding something beautiful can apparently bring a sense of calm and healing. It is like therapy in the most artistic form!

Not only that, pottery is a great way to improve your focus. When you are sitting at that wheel, shaping and spinning the clay, you enter this state of mind where everything else just fades away. It is like a meditation that keeps your hands busy and your mind fully present. I actually felt this myself!

Pottery is an actual form of active meditation. You know that feeling when you are fully in the moment, lost in your thoughts but also completely at peace? That is exactly what throwing on the wheel does.

Now, let me tell you about my own pottery journey. The first time I gave it a shot, geez, it was real tough, but I did not let that discourage me. I went back for round two, and it was sooo worth it! I ended up making this super cool bowl and a mug that I am super excited about.

So, if you are looking for a hobby that is not only fun but also does wonders for your mental well-being, I highly recommend giving pottery a shot. Trust me, you won't regret it!

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