How I Make a Medieval Silver Turquoise Ring

Happy Sunday friends! Feels like the weeks are flying by lately, doesn't it? One minute it's Monday and before you know it, here we are again. It's Sunday and it's the one day I truly take for myself. A day to pause, to catch up and to reset both my mind and my space. This morning I did something a little different. Usually I start my Sundays with a workout and save meditation for later. But today felt off somehow. I woke up in this strange, unsettled mood. So instead of following my usual routine, I went straight into meditation before I even got out of bed. And you know what? It helped. A lot. It's funny how just a few minutes of sitting with yourself can shift everything. And after that I journaled for a bit. Nothing structured, just thoughts spilling out onto the page. And I could feel the heaviness lifting. From there the day started to flow again. I got my workout in, tackled some chores around the house and now there's a pot of goulash simmering away in the kitchen. There's just something about slow cooking meals on Sundays. It feels grounding, like an anchor for the day. And since it'll all take a few hours, I thought it'd be the perfect time to jump into the studio and create something. And while I'm at it, I wanted to share something I've been reflecting on lately. And it's this idea of routines. How we build them, cling to them and sometimes even let them define us. There's this narrative out there that says routines are the key to success, that sticking to them no matter what is what makes you disciplined, strong or productive. But life... Well, life doesn't always work like that, does it? It has this way of throwing you a curveball and suddenly the routine you've built so carefully can feel rigid, like a cage you've trapped yourself in. So I've been asking myself, what's more important? Sticking to the plan or learning to adapt when the plan falls apart? Is it about how perfectly we follow our routines or is it about how gracefully we adjust when life gets in the way? And maybe, just maybe, adaptability is the real strength when we should be striving for. So with the house starting to feel a little more organized and the goulash filling the air, it's time for one of my favorite parts of the weekend, which is studio time. There's something magical about creating. It's not just about the end result, it's the process, the way it quiets your mind and connects you to something deeper. And I don't always know what I'm going to make when I sit down at my workbench and that's part of the beauty. It's like the materials guide me and I just follow. But even this, my creative time has taught me something about adaptability. Some weekends I don't get to studio at all. Life happens. Family plans, unexpected errands or just sheer exhaustion can take over. And for a long time I'd beat myself up about it. I'd feel like I wasn't doing enough, wasn't being productive enough. But I've learned that creativity, like life, flows better when you're not forcing it. We like to think we're in control, don't we? We make plans, set goals, write our schedules and convince ourselves that as long as we stick to the script everything will go perfectly. But the truth is life doesn't care about our plans. It's messy, unpredictable and constantly changing. And honestly that's what makes it beautiful. I used to struggle with this, this need to control everything. I'd get frustrated when things didn't go my way, when a perfectly planned day went off track. But over time I've realized that the best days, the most meaningful moments are often the ones I never planned for. Family time is one of those moments that reminds me what really matters. It's not about checking things off a to-do list. It's about connection, about being present and about finding joy in the little unplanned moments. And honestly it's times like this that remind me why I don't need to cling so tightly to my routines. Because no matter how busy life gets, no matter how many curveballs it throws, the moments are what ground me. This week I've been thinking a lot about adaptability versus routine. There's this idea that if you're not following your routine perfectly you're failing. But I've realized that it's not about doing everything perfectly. It's about showing up even when things don't go as planned. Think about it. If you decide to stick to a diet and then one day you indulge at a party, does that mean you've failed? No. The real failure would be giving up entirely just because you didn't follow the plan perfectly. Life isn't linear. Progress isn't linear. And routines should work for you, not the other way around. So as the day winds down I find myself reflecting on this balance I'm trying to cultivate. It's not about doing everything right or sticking to the plan no matter what. It's about staying open. About flowing with what life brings and finding joy in the process. Some days that means checking everything off the list. Other days it means letting the list go entirely. So here's the lesson I'm taking with me. It's okay to have routines, to have plans and to aim for structure. But it's also okay to let those things bend, to shift and adapt when life demands it. The goal isn't perfection. The goal is progress. And progress comes from showing up however you can, wherever you are. Thanks for spending your I hope this video inspires you to be kinder to yourself, to embrace the messiness of life and to find beauty in the moments you didn't plan for. Take care and I'll see you in the next one.