This is the most unusual post I’ve written in the 17 years of this blog because instead of discussing spirituality or a lesson I’m learning, I want to tell you about my new favorite TV show.
First, some context. I’m not a guts and gore type of person. I’m squeamish at the sight of blood, I can’t handle graphic violence, and I don’t enjoy shows where people behave badly. “Game of Thrones” is not my jam. But neither is “All Creatures Great and Small,” which is a show that many people like and suggest because it’s heartwarming and adventurous. (For the unfamiliar, the series chronicles the tales of James, a young country vet who lives and works in Yorkshire in the late 1930s.) I don’t like to see animals suffer so I can’t watch that show either.
What am I left with?!? It’s a great question, especially as I consider that what I consume with my eyes and ears is just as important as what I consume with my mouth. The food we eat affects the body, and the media we consume affects the mind. How do I want to affect my mind? A sensitive gal like me needs something uplifting.
This picture will make sense in a minute. Photo by Taylor Heery on Unsplash
Many people would say, “The Great British Bakeoff! That’s the show for you!” But it triggers my eating disorder so I can’t watch that or any food shows in general. What I’ve discovered is “The Great Pottery Throw Down.” Here’s a description:
Follow the trials and tribulations of an exceptionally creative group of contestants as they transform ordinary lumps of clay into pieces of glazed glory in this one-of-a-kind test of pottery prowess. Each episode sees contestants vying for the “Top Potter” title as they tackle mammoth challenges, hoping to showcase enough skill, technique, and originality to avoid elimination. With the art form’s rich heritage, intriguing technical language, and potential for magical transformations, “The Great Pottery Throw Down” brings the messy and marvelous world of pottery to life.
Also, here’s a trailer:
I love this show. I love this show because everyone is nice to one another. I love this show because there’s still drama due to not only the competition but also whether the pieces will turn out the way the potters hoped. Will they break in the kiln? Will the glazes work? The show has enough drama to keep it interesting but not so much that I’m upset and activated. Plus, the potters make something. It’s tangible and creative and inspires me to make something too. (Not pottery, although maybe.)
When our world is filled with so much chaos and heartbreak, I want to watch something beautiful. That reminds me life is sweet and people are kind to each other. “The Great Pottery Throw Down” is that show for me right now.
And because this is already an unusual post, instead of ending in my usual way, I’d love to hear from you. Is there a show you love that you wish more people knew about? What do you watch when you need to feel uplifted? And if you start watching “The Great Pottery Throw Down,” let me know and we can geek out about it together.
As a final note to end on, I’m wishing you ease and gentleness. May you remember there is good in the world and that another world is not only possible, it’s probable.