what we cultivate in times of ease we gather as strength for times of change — near-black amber & light amber zen wall clock
£55 · 30cm
Free UK shipping included
A made-to-order 30cm wall clock carrying the words “what we cultivate in times of ease we gather as strength for times of change”, printed on a smooth glass face in near-black amber with light amber lettering. Each clock is printed to order by our partner workshop in the United Kingdom, hand-assembled with a quiet quartz movement, and shipped in protective packaging.
- Printed and shipped from the UK
- Usually arrives in 5–7 working days
- 14-day returns on damaged or defective items
- Hands
- white
- Font
- peace
About these words
Calm is not idleness. The steadiness you practise on an easy morning is the same steadiness you'll reach for when the ground shifts. Quiet work, kept in plain sight.
The story behind these words
The words on this clock distil a longer thought from the people who said them first.
“What we cultivate in times of ease, we gather as strength for times of change.”
“Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men.”
“The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing, because an artful life requires being prepared to meet and withstand sudden and unexpected attacks.”
“Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labour does the body.”
“In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.”
“What does not kill me makes me stronger.”
Materials & dimensions
| Diameter | 30 cm (≈ 11.8 inches) |
|---|---|
| Face | Smooth, high-quality glass, edge-to-edge printed with UV-cured ink |
| Hands | Quartz-driven hour, minute, and seconds hands in white |
| Movement | Silent-sweep quartz, runs on a single AA battery (not included) |
| Mounting | Wall-mounted via a standard sawtooth hanger on the back |
| Lead time | Printed in the United Kingdom and usually arriving within 5–7 working days |
Common questions about this clock
How long does shipping take?
Each clock is printed to order and usually arrives within 5–7 working days, shipped from within the United Kingdom. We currently ship inside the UK only.
Can I change the colours or wording?
Yes — every design on the site can be customised. Click Customize this design to swap the face colour, the lettering colour, the font, and the hand colour. The wording itself is one of our curated collection; custom wording isn’t available today.
What if my clock arrives damaged?
We replace or refund any clock that arrives damaged or with a print defect — just email us within 14 days of delivery with a photo. Because every clock is made to order with custom artwork, change-of-mind returns aren’t available, but the damage / defect guarantee applies regardless. Our full Returns & Refunds policy spells out the process.
Where is the clock made?
The glass face is printed and the clock is hand-assembled by our partner workshop in the United Kingdom. The design itself is curated and the artwork prepared in our studio.