What Does JOY Look Like? | Exploring Meaning Through Creativity

What does JOY look like to you? For me, it looks like perfectly imperfect handmade cups, irregular rims, and the warmth of morning light. This month, I'm exploring what JOY means—not just as a feeling, but as something we can cultivate and grow in our everyday lives. In this video, I'm sharing the difference between Happiness vs Joy and my creative process of turning one word into pottery, but more importantly, I'm inviting you to reflect on what JOY means in your own life and work. Whether you're a maker, artist, or simply someone seeking more intentional living, I hope this encourages you to explore meaning in your own unique way. Want to explore JOY deeper? Download our FREE PDFS: https://expressivesart.com/digitaldow... 5 Day FREE PDF Sample of - GROWING JOY! - SEED Deck https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/3... ✦ TIMESTAMPS ✦ 00:00 — What does joy look like? 00:54 — Understanding the word 01:18 — Collecting moments of joy 01:56 — Who is this for? 02:46 — Ready to create 03:27 — Making the cups 04:54 — Why irregular rims matter 05:14 — Designing with intention 06:36 — Glazing through challenges 08:14 — Releasing the finished pieces ✦ EXPLORE MORE ✦ ■ Shop the Cup of Joy collection: https://expressivesart.com ■ Instagram:   / expressivesart   ■ Pinterest:   / expressivesa   ✦ ABOUT MAKING WITH MEANING ✦ This is my new monthly series where I explore one word at a time through creativity and story. Each month, I'll share what that word means to me, create pottery inspired by it, and invite you to cultivate it in your own life. If you've been with me on this pottery journey, thank you for continuing to grow with me in this new direction. Words are seeds that take root in our hearts—sow what you want to grow. What word would YOU create from? Let me know in the comments. 💛 ~ Tammy Jo #IntentionalLiving #CreativeLifestyle #FindingJoy