Sunday, August 1, 2010

When Fern and Spirits Intersect

(I wonder why hiking never tear me down, but has me murmuring instead).


Episode 1

A reincarnation is in embryo while taking in the essence of morning light. The fern is unfolding. There will not be any shaking of the Earth, or cracking of the sky.

Tokun Hill will be as quiet as now. Reincarnation is a silent simplicity that happens now and then.

What can I see through the center of the "coil of fortune"?


Episode 2

Are the silky threads holding the fern, or is the fern providing the webs a foot-hold?

We are not Independent, somehow or other.

21 comments:

AVCr8teur said...

The silky threads move in unison with the fern to decide its fate.

LifeRamblings said...

the last shot is pretty amazing, so silky and unique.

Bornean Rose said...

hey.. been a while didn't drop by. i did shot a few photos of ferns during my last visit. i will share it in my blog later. your photos is impressing. good one with your story behind the scene. have a good day!

Kilauea Poetry said...

I'll try not to read into anything (lol)..pretty tired after a long trip around the island. Your ferns are exotic looking..something we have in common. We murmur (I catch myself as well)-and webs are spun like tales..if we could remember,maybe we could break the cycle..

Cherry said...

it's been a while since i followed your steps while hiking cerok tokun, i guess i am missing a lot of awesome shots and thoughts...

Anonymous said...

The "coil of fortune" is providing a place for the spider to have a life..Beautiful shots, Rainfield..

Sharkbytes said...

I just love that kind of fern... as you do. But we don't have that one here. Your interpretation is perfect, as always.

betchai said...

great mind, great thoughts, great eye, all go together with you. yes, we are not independent, everything is inter-related and that adds more meaning to our lives.

silent moments said...

Fern coils remind me of sea horses...I dunno why

ruthi said...

I always love your fern photos... why can't I take something like that. I tried but mine are not as perfect as yours. And your words are amazing too.

The Retired One said...

Loved these shots!

Grass said...

I guess it is the fern providing the webs a foot-hold...

Anyway, love the meaning and spirit behind the post...:-)

Kirigalpoththa said...

'coil of fortune' - I like it :)

Frieda said...

Those pictures are wonderful. And a great description once more.

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

Go to a banana tree, lots of spirits there, Go not in the morning , but at night. OuOuOuOu!!!!!!

And the spider sprit will entrap you with sticky thread.

Loshini said...

your post left me refreshed. like a reincarnation almost :)

George said...

Your second photo is absolutely stunning. You pose an interesting question, but regardless of the answer it is obvious we all need each other.

Rick (Ratty) said...

Your pictures look like great art this time. And your words match them well.

Ayie said...

it's magical if they do collide

Jazevox said...

i love these fern shots. you can see the thin webs. well done.

Harshi said...

Beautiful shots of nature. Plus great wordings too as always, they sound more and more poetic and inspiring.