Summary

In this conversation, Colette Davenport and Jessica VanNess discuss the transformative power of ceramics and the creative process. Jessica shares her journey of rediscovering ceramics and how it became a catalyst for personal growth and healing. They explore the purpose of life and the importance of living in the present moment. Jessica explains how imagination plays a role in her creation process and the balance between product design and artistic expression. They also discuss the significance of tangible mementos and the value of honoring significant experiences. This conversation explores the power of conversation and connection in bringing people closer together. It delves into the importance of transmitting love and self-acceptance to children, as well as the journey of starting again and trusting the process. The conversation also emphasizes the value of embracing failure and learning from mistakes, and the significance of community and connection in navigating life. It highlights the importance of listening to higher guidance and trusting oneself, and the transformative power of personal growth. Finally, it discusses the role of individuals in leading the transition to a new paradigm.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:17 The Journey to Process Ceramics

04:53 The Power of Clay and the Creative Process

08:04 The Purpose of Life

09:47 Bringing the Knowing into Daily Life

12:00 Imagination in Creation

19:35 Balancing Product Design and Artistic Expression

28:32 The Retreat Experience

36:00 Honoring Significant Experiences

41:12 The Importance of Tactile Mementos

46:44 The Power of Conversation and Connection

48:00 Transmitting Love and Self-Acceptance to Children

51:15 Starting Again and Trusting the Journey

55:14 Embracing Failure and Learning from Mistakes

58:01 The Importance of Community and Connection

01:02:12 Listening to Higher Guidance and Trusting Oneself

01:04:57 The Transformative Power of Personal Growth

01:07:00 Leading the Transition to a New Paradigm

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