I just finished my commissioned piece, the money clip and its funny even though I would never have any use for it - I am having trouble letting go. When I started making jewelry 5 years ago, I remember going through this same process...the investment of myself that goes into each piece is hard to let go of. My creations feel like part of me so letting go of them is a bit painful. I feel emotionally connected to them, which made me think of the Buddhist tenet - to be free of attachment means true freedom. Once you stop clinging and let things be, you'll be free, even of birth and death.
In the past, I got to a point where I was okay letting go and I am trying to find that place again. And there is a happiness in sharing my creations with friends and family (especially the nice ones that pay me - ha ha) so I guess in the end I will be okay in letting the spider go.
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