A few of you may already know this, but I'm deeply spiritual. A lot of the work that I do as a local potter and silversmith is deeply rooted in my spiritual beliefs. When I say 'spiritual,' I don't mean religious. I know this word can be interchangeable for some people, but it isn't for me.
To me, spirituality is a deeply personal practice. It's the practice of contemplation and self discovery. Some people call it "woo woo," but there's a lot more to it than that. In fact, there are many scientific studies surfacing that point to the validity of many "woo woo" concepts.
Without getting into the studies in too much detail, I invite you to read Why Woo Woo Works by David R. Hamilton, PhD. This book takes a look at certain spiritual practices and highlights the science behind each one. It's truly fascinating.
One of these spiritual practices that has become a focal point in my life is astrology.
A local potter looking to the stars
For as long as I can remember, I've marveled at the night sky. The stars. The Moon. The satellites. It's an incredibly fascinating place that's prompted so many of my life's biggest questions, like:
Is there anyone else out there?
How far away are those stars?
Will we ever travel to the moon again?
Why are we here?
The act of contemplation is so under-hyped. Do we need the answers to these questions? Of course not. But should we contemplate them? Absolutely!
Without contemplation, what are we even doing? When we're curious, we seek out answers, and once we journey down that path of discovery, there's no turning back. That initial contemplation can lead you into an entire world you never knew existed.
For me, that was how I became interested in astrology. I became fascinated with the idea of natal charts and how they show up in every day life. This led to a lengthy period of introspection that sent me down a winding path of self discovery.
I'm sure you've heard someone say "oh, it must be a full moon!" when something goes awry. It's often a bandaid explanation when a more logical one isn't available. I've definitely caught myself saying that before too. However, could that be the truth? Of course it would make sense that the moon affects our physical bodies. If we're made up of a large amount of water, and the moon can affect tides, wouldn't that mean it can also affect our bodies? And if we truly are made of stardust, wouldn't it make sense that we're connected to the stars and planets? I'm not here to dive into the science behind this theory, I'm just presenting questions that I've contemplated.
Honouring authenticity in our life's work
By bringing this playfulness and contemplation into my pottery and silversmithing practices, I feel like I can show up as my most authentic self. By doing this, I hope to hold space and inspire others to show up as themselves in every situation. In a world where Instagram reigns supreme, it's so important to bring back the beauty of being authentic. We don't always have to look like an Instagram model or produce IG-worthy images, we just have to show up. For ourselves. For the collective. For the stars.
We're all worthy and deserve to live in a way that honours our authenticity and gives us the freedom to contemplate that which intrigues us. After all, we're all just spiritual beings having a human experience. We came here to play and be curious and explore what being human truly means. And is there any better way to honour this than to just show up exactly as you are? I invite you to take off the mask, step into your power, and just be you.
In love and light,
Lindsey
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