Katie Grace Hammond

I read somewhere a while ago that the modern person is losing their past times. Between the pressures of home and and earning a living many person’s hobbies become side hustles. Something a person once did for fun begins to blossom into something seemingly lucrative. Sometimes this path works out well and provides a venue for a different way of life. But what about the rejuvenation a true past time may provide? In its name we have the words that define it. To pass the time. It’s something you do when there is an open space to fill. It’s an activity to focus your mind and hands on. Maybe during this block of time you don’t listen to anything or maybe listen to music, an audiobook, watch a movie or chat with who ever is present. As your hands and eyes move your brainwaves settle into an altered state of consciousness well known to scientists, Buddhists and mental health experts. At the end of this session of creation you have something fashioned from your hand and thoughts. Quite possibly this creation is pure interest and curiosity made real.

It’s my belief that every person ought to have a place of creativity free from the pressure of being turned into a commodity. The time spent creates a sacred space for calm, meditation or deep emotional work to develop.

What follows creating work for sale is often a new bundle of pressure. Well known to artists and crafters, the pressure entails learning multiple roles of business including branding oneself.

You don’t have to become a brand! You can just be yourself. You don’t need anything extra to become any more special. You’re special and beautiful just because you landed here on Earth at this place and time. Authenticity is a flowing path that leads from one place to the next and all it asks for is curiosity. Allowing ourselves time and space to wander and be curious is a great gift to ourselves and the world.