Personality and character are surface projections of who we are. Many people don't really know themselves any deeper than that, and most try to keep others from knowing them more intimately with decoys like clothing, makeup, deodorants/perfumes, speech, body language and material possessions.
Emotional depth is a quality we develop as we grow and dare to love more and more. Understanding our emotional nature deepens our personality and character and allows others to see us more genuinely and trust us.
Spiritual depth is a quality that develops through a regular practice of honoring the self on all levels, and through some sort of devotional work/right livelihood. It is also enhanced by working with plant medicines. People who have a relationship with entheogenic plants and fungi possess a noticeable quality of spiritual depth that can be recognized instantly by others who are familiar with that realm. And spiritual depth adds facets to personality and character that ultimately penetrate and dissolve the ego so the person shines more of their soul's light out to the world.
We need not strive to "get rid of" our ego, or get beyond personality. Rather, we can enhance and inform our surface level of being with deeper self-knowledge. By building up from the inside with love and honor, the outside grows to be a more clear reflection of the soul, instead of a mask or buffer to keep people from seeing who we really are. Once a person connects with themselves on a soul level and feels free to express from that place, personal adornments and accoutrements take on a whole new dimension--not as decoys but as a celebration of the individual's spirit.
Spiritual depth is a quality that develops through a regular practice of honoring the self on all levels, and through some sort of devotional work/right livelihood. It is also enhanced by working with plant medicines. People who have a relationship with entheogenic plants and fungi possess a noticeable quality of spiritual depth that can be recognized instantly by others who are familiar with that realm. And spiritual depth adds facets to personality and character that ultimately penetrate and dissolve the ego so the person shines more of their soul's light out to the world.
We need not strive to "get rid of" our ego, or get beyond personality. Rather, we can enhance and inform our surface level of being with deeper self-knowledge. By building up from the inside with love and honor, the outside grows to be a more clear reflection of the soul, instead of a mask or buffer to keep people from seeing who we really are. Once a person connects with themselves on a soul level and feels free to express from that place, personal adornments and accoutrements take on a whole new dimension--not as decoys but as a celebration of the individual's spirit.
This is my philosophy of dress and decor, and the intention behind my design of clothing and jewelry. If you would like to consult with me to discuss your wardrobe, the creation of a sacred garment/piece of jewelry or wedding attire, please contact me at madame7@gmail.com
