The Potter and the Clay
Inspired by the Gita | Quiet Path Series Lately, I’ve been thinking about how much pressure I put on myself to get everything “right.” Whether it’s writing, working, or even just daily routines—it’s easy to feel disappointed when results don’t match the effort. And that’s when I remembered this beautiful Gita verse. Arjun was a village potter. Every morning, he shaped clay into pots with care and love. It was peaceful work—but the market wasn’t always kind. Some days, his pots sold fast. Other days, not even one. One evening, feeling disappointed, Arjun sat by the river. “...
