Imperfections Make Perfections

As I sit here at 3rd Street Potters on this cold and frigid day, I sip my hot tea trying to keep warm.  It has been a slow day, not too many people venturing out in the cold, but still I enjoy being among the beautiful pots that sit on the shelves listening to the The Honey Dewdrops, a new music group I discovered last night while at a Wiyos concert (by the way, one of the best bands EVER).  As I mentioned, few people came through the store today but one couple made an impression on me.  As they walked around the store, one woman admired a beautiful bowl.   As she picked it up, she noticed an indentation on the side.  She remarked to her companion of how unique it was, and in reply I heard the companion say, "I suppose imperfections make perfections."

That comment has rattled around in my brain all day.  She was very right.  In all things, it is the imperfections that make the perfections.  What makes anything perfect?  The perfect sky?  The perfect tree?  The perfect song? The perfect pot?  To some the perfect sky is bright blue with not a cloud in sight.  To others it is the sunset full of red, pink, and orange hues.  Which is perfect?  Or are they both imperfect?  To one, the other's perfect is their imperfect.  Who are we to judge?  And we can say the same for people as well.  I may laugh too loud, talk to much, and sing too off key, but to someone they will see that as my perfection and to another the opposite.  And that is okay.  In fact, that is great!!

As I look around this store, I see perfection in each pot.  In each indentation; each glaze, whether matte or glossy; and each brush stroke, ...each one is perfect for they imbibe the personality and character of the maker and the environment at the time of its creation.  And they in fact have their own character and personality, which is....Perfection.

This, I believe, is the perfect thought as we prepare for the 2nd Annual Second Sale.  Next weekend, the 28th and 29th, you will find pots on sale that are described as 'seconds' by their makers.  Perhaps the imperfections of the pots bother the creator just a little too much and they have marked prices down.  But perhaps you will find the imperfections just perfect and you will go home with a piece you can call yours.  We hope to see you there.