
The Story of a Vessel: Holding Growth, Carrying Scars
2/24/20251 min read


This vase stands tall, weathered yet strong—a testament to time and experience. Its form is layered, much like the lives we lead, built piece by piece, each texture a memory pressed into its surface. Some layers are smooth, others rough, marked by deep grooves and intricate patterns, like the imprints left by life's challenges and triumphs.
The vase is not just a container but a keeper of growth. It holds space for life—flowers that bloom and fade, water that nourishes, air that breathes movement into stillness. Yet, it is not untouched by the past. The band-aid-like shape resting on its body feels like a quiet acknowledgment of wounds, the visible marks of healing. Perhaps this vessel has endured fractures, just like the hands that shaped it, yet it remains open—ready to hold something beautiful despite the wear of time.
The textures running vertically along its surface resemble the bark of a tree, standing resilient against the elements. It leans slightly, yet remains grounded. There is a sense of movement in its form, a subtle twist, as if it has been shaped by unseen forces—wind, water, time, or perhaps the weight of experience itself.
This vase is not simply an object; it is a reflection of endurance, an emblem of how we carry our past, heal our wounds, and still make space for new life to flourish. It whispers a quiet truth: we are all vessels of becoming, always changing, always growing.
The Story of a Vessel:
Holding Growth, Carrying Scars
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