Have you ever felt an almost mystical connection when unearthing an ancient artefact? It’s as if these objects, buried for centuries, are calling out to be rediscovered—inviting us to reconnect with the people who once held them. I believe these artefacts serve as more than just links to history; they are spiritual bridges between the past and the present, carrying the voices and energy of their original owners.
This belief resonates with traditions from indigenous cultures worldwide, where it is often thought that objects, places, and even landscapes carry a spiritual essence or consciousness. In many forms of animism, for instance, objects are seen as living connections to those who made or used them, acting as messengers from the past.
Religions and spiritual practices around the world also echo these ideas:
🌟 In shamanism, artefacts can act as conduits for communicating with ancestors or the spirit world.
🌟 In ancestor veneration, practiced in traditions like Shinto or African spirituality, objects are honored as sacred links to those who came before us.
🌟 Hinduism and Buddhism teach that encounters with meaningful objects could be karmic, a destined moment tied to a greater purpose.
For me, who has had the honour of disovering the incredible golden records accompanying this post, metal detecting is not just about finding historical treasures—it’s a deeply spiritual journey.
Each find feels like a gift from the earth, chosen to remind us of the lives, struggles, and dreams of those who came before us.
As you trudge through the mud on a cold Winter's day, remember you are part of something bigger—a living connection between history and the present. Each find is a call to listen, learn, and share the stories of those who came before us.
What about you? Have you ever felt a special connection with a find, as though it was meant for you to discover? Let’s share our experiences and celebrate the incredible spiritual and historical bond we have with the past.
And how, precisely, is having some artefact pocketed by an artefact hunter and later ending u in a skip or on eBay when they stop collecting a way to "share the stories of those who came before us"? Serious question. Archaeological investigations end in a publication and dissemination of the information. What are artefact hunters doing to pass on that non-material part of the legacy intact? Also hoiking single loose artefacts out of the ground, out of a site or assemblage means leaving part of teh "story" in the ground, inaccessible, alienated from what was removed. How is that a good thing, "spiritually"?
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