29/03/2026
There’s something incredibly humbling and brave about learning something new—especially as an adult. I recently started swimming lessons and it’s brought up a feeling I didn’t expect. I always thought I could swim “well enough,” but the moment I had to strip it back—use a float, focus on just my legs—I could barely move. And the hardest part? People were watching. All I wanted was to ditch the float and prove I was actually a “good swimmer.” But starting again—really starting, from the foundations—is uncomfortable. It’s slow, sometimes frustrating, and yes… humbling. Still, choosing to be a learner anyway? That’s where the growth is. So if you’re picking up art again, or trying something new and feeling a bit exposed—this is your reminder: it’s brave to not be good (yet). Here’s to letting ourselves learn, properly. 🎨If you’re ready to start (even if it feels a bit scary), my evening art course is now taking bookings for May
