Sahar | Somatic Practitioner

The Art of Being Alive | Part 3: The Freedom to Play

Turns out, I am NOT a natural at pottery. 😂

On my 48th birthday in Cappadocia, our group visited @chez_galip Chez Galip, where we met the legendary pottery artist known as Einstein.

When it was time for someone to try the pottery wheel, my travel companions unanimously volunteered the birthday girl. Thanks, guys! 😂

And I was absolutely terrible. But I laughed the ENTIRE time.

I wasn’t trying to master anything. I was simply playing, enjoying the experience, and allowing myself to receive all the love and encouragement around me.

Here’s the nervous system lesson:

Through somatic movement, I’ve learned that our bodies don’t just benefit from discipline and effort. Curiosity, pleasure, and play are powerful ways to learn, connect, and experience joy.

Not everything needs to be productive. Sometimes laughter IS the accomplishment.

A huge thank you to my wonderful travel crew for making my birthday so memorable, and to Chez Galip for the experience!

I also left with a whole new appreciation for the patience and artistry pottery requires. Which means I have to shout out my childhood friend @ceramicsbyrana , who creates beautiful pottery. My respect for your talent has officially skyrocketed!

Here’s to being beginners, making messes, and remembering how to PLAY.

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