Enduring this pandemic has certainly been daunting.  As artists our income has been hit hard.  I've tried to pivot my offerings and yes, Zoom has been a great alternative to "in person" workshop sessions.  I need to keep up on this as people do enjoy the group activities.  I have to admit, the inspiration to create and make new things has simply not been there for me.  Even though the sale of polymer clay has sky rocketed, and clay artists have popped up all over the internet,  I haven't had the desire to make anything.  This has been a tough period for many of us.  I am recognizing, that I have to not be too hard on myself and just let things be, as its too stressful to look back and ponder all the opportunities missed.  The clay work for me has always been an "outlet" and a form of creative expression.  To be pushed to make things when your heart isn't in it seems unauthentic.  However, I know that sometimes forcing ourselves to be creative also can be a way out of the funk. Pushing does help to move us in a more positive direction sometimes . Its getting started that is hard.  I will keep at it though.