My calligraphy looks perfect when I practice alone but turns shaky and amateur whenever someone watches me work.
More people experience this than they realize.
The presence of witnesses can dissolve years of muscle memory into self-conscious trembling.
“Where Are You with Craft traditions across cultures — the shokunin?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.