練習西洋書法、多麼像人生 - Practising Western Calligraphy is so much like life

最近有兩位學生在這裏上了4個courses，最後一堂聽他們分享小總結，有一位說：「在這裏學字這麼久，最大的領會就是，無論寫得如何也繼續寫，就算見到自己某次練字寫得不太美，也繼續練，堅持就好」

我常常說，只要你喜歡那種字體，用對的方法和筆具練，享受過程，一定會寫到的，不必介意當中進度快或慢，某次寫得”好”或”壞”，只要繼續寫，儲蓄肌肉記憶，進步於不知不覺間，突然有一天會，你會默然發現，自己到了彼岸。

走一步算一步，走過的每一步都算數！生命也一樣，所有東西也不會一蹴而就，由學習一種新技能、到一個新地方生活、適應新的工作，全部都會讓我們經歷不習慣、新鮮感、失措、自我懷疑、緊張興奮，在多變的心理狀態和階段中修練好自己，堅持向前，哪怕只是一點點，總會由「好似好難、唔知自己做唔做到」去到笑著說「嘩原來我都做到，好開心」。

寫字如做人，只有累積，没有白費！共勉之！

如果你也在練習路上，歡迎留言分享你的故事。

(圖中由上而下字體: Copperplate, Italic)

Recently two students have completed four courses here. In the final class, when everyone shared their takeaways, one said that after learning calligraphy for so long, the biggest insight is: no matter how our writing turns out, just keep going. Even if a practice session doesn’t look quite beautiful, we still continue. Persistence is the key.

I always share that as long as you love the script, use the right method and tools, and enjoy the process, you will get there. Don’t worry about progressing fast or slow, or whether a session looks “good” or “bad.” Just keep writing. With every stroke, you build muscle memory. Progress happens quietly, one day you’ll suddenly realise—you’ve reached the shore.

One step at a time, Every step counts! Life is the same. Nothing comes overnight. Whether you’re learning a new skill, moving to a new place, or adapting to a new job, all of these bring unfamiliarity, excitement, uncertainty, self-doubt, and nervous anticipation. Through these shifting emotions, we train ourselves and do our inner work. Keep moving forward—even if it’s just a little—and you’ll move from “This feels so hard; I don’t know if I can do it” to smiling and saying, “Wow, I actually did it. I’m so proud of myself.”

Writing is just like life: every piece of effort accumulates; nothing is wasted. Let’s encourage each other! Welcome to share your learning story!

(From top to bottom in the pic: Copperplate, Italic)