I’m taking a break from my on-and-off pottery journey and other leisure outings, as I’m currently seeking solidarity and spending more time at home.
Apart from keeping an eye on my sister, I feel it’s time to focus more on myself and address my backlog of work commitments. Truth be told, I consider myself highly productive when it comes to work, but I’m not the type to produce quality work quickly without investing what I believe to be a sufficient amount of time. Ironically, that’s precisely why I often end up with extra commitments — even when the financial reward of a project doesn’t always justify the effort. But then again, it’s probably this very mindset of mine that indirectly convinces clients to pay me willingly without ever asking for a discount. Do you know what I mean? Life is full of ironies, and I’m getting caught up in this vicious cycle.
It’s not something to be proud of when you’re on the verge of over-commitment. I’m making a change in 2025.
I digress.
I’ve decided to pick up a new hobby that I can easily do at home, and then I rediscovered Chinese calligraphy. Having attended Chinese primary school, I already have a decent foundation in it. In fact, it’s not entirely a ‘new’ hobby, as I’ve dabbled in it before — albeit minimally and mostly self-taught.
One of the appeals of calligraphy is its simplicity; ink, brush, and paper require minimal spending. It’s also an ideal hobby for someone seeking mindfulness, concentration, and meditation. Since I’ve also started exploring Buddhism and have learned about Sutra copying, calligraphy feels like the perfect ‘tool’ for this practice.
Looking at my own writing, I believe I still have a long way to go in my calligraphy journey.
