I did
this funky looking stone balance this past Sunday, but it is not the “strange
phenomenon.” (Or maybe it is!) I spent nearly two hours
trying to get different stones to balance, and it just wasn’t happening. (Am learning a lot about stones, balance, and
inner balance – kind of a Zen thing… J). Just
before I gave up, this one came into being, which was not the original version,
nor the original stones. Within 20 mins
the top pentagon piece had toppled; pointing out the impermanence of it all. You
can see why in this shot.
It was
precariously perched. And the bottom
“see-saw” pieces also toppled. What
remained looked like a little altar of sorts.
And then
Monday morning this was my view out the window. The stones completely crumbled.
Something
or someone toppled the remaining stones and left this flower pot bottom right
next to the pile of rubbled rocks.
The
plastic terracotta bottom piece had been some 30 feet away from the rocks, lying
next to the foundation of the house. We
have no idea how it got over here, or how the rest of the rocks fell over. So we set up the video camera for two nights
to see if we could see what might be playing games with my stones J
Do we have a “spirit”, or is this an intelligent raccoon that dragged it
to the rocks. And if so, why – maybe because
he/she wanted to be a stone balancer too!
(not stoned balancer, mind you.) :) lol However,
it gave me this clever idea to carry the rocks around in this pot bottom. Now how come *I* didn’t figure that out
before! lol I’m evidently not smarter
than your average raccoon!
Here are a few links to stone balancing websites. They are fascinating stone “sculptures.”
The first is by Adrian Gray from England Lake Harriett
(in Minneapolis , MN
“All things are living,
even stones.
It has to be that way;
energy pulsates from their bodies,
since all are part of
the Omnipresent Living Being…”
even stones.
It has to be that way;
energy pulsates from their bodies,
since all are part of
the Omnipresent Living Being…”
Hafiz
“This is the realm of the passing
away.
All that exists does not for long.
Whatever comes into this world
never stops sliding toward
the edge of eternity…”
All that exists does not for long.
Whatever comes into this world
never stops sliding toward
the edge of eternity…”
Stephen Levine
From Breaking the Drought:
Visions of Grace
Visions of Grace
we find in the doing of a thing a new perspective and a new admiration for the original doers.
ReplyDeletea true journey of patience, this balancing act ;)
Yes, admiring the "original"/ancient "stone balancers" (assuming you mean the Druids, or Celts?) - and even the the modern day ones too :) Tis indeed a good practice in patience, as is life :)
DeleteYour adventures in stone building have been intriguing and inspiring, Christine. I can imagine the patience, trust and courage to do this. I think it is a brave thing! The stack of the stone mirrors much of what goes on inside--tender building. :o) Happy Day ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteIt's really just a lot of fun! :)
DeleteSo meat that you are having fun balancing stones and then wondering what toppled them. I wonder how long Michael Grab's sculptures last?
ReplyDeleteAh - yes - the "mystery" creature in the back yard... :) lol I have been following Michael's blog, and some last only a few minutes, others have been lasting more than a week - which I think actually are still standing! The original two that I did (Stone Balance post) are still standing - 12 days later - and after 4-6 inches of snow last night! Incredible.
DeleteLOL! Not smarter than the average raccoon? Don't be too hard on yourself--those critters are pretty darn smart!
ReplyDeleteEvidently! :) I only wish I had seen it!
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