After eight hours of balancing stones on the beaches of Lake Superior yesterday, I was exhausted. Then I saw this big white rock, got re-inspired, and created one more piece, the favorite of the day. The precarious pile of pebbles caught my eye immediately. The rocks are all different shapes and sizes, and they are precariously balanced on top of each other. It is a defy … [Read more...] about The Art of Balancing Stones: A Meditative Practice
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Balancing Rock: A Natural Marvel in Nova Scotia
In the heart of Nova Scotia, a remarkable and seemingly impossible wonder awaits adventurers and nature enthusiasts: the Balancing Rock. Nature's own magician, this awe-inspiring spectacle stands proudly on the cliffs overlooking St. Mary's Bay, defying gravity with its slender 9-meter-high frame and 2-meter width. It's as though a giant hand delicately placed it there, … [Read more...] about Balancing Rock: A Natural Marvel in Nova Scotia
The Awkward Balancing Act of Seagull Mating: An Unusual View with an Explanation
In the picturesque town of Bath, England, something unusual caught the eye of aspiring wildlife filmmaker Matthew Spivack during a visit with his wife in early May. Among the seagulls that populate the area, he witnessed a curious sight - two seagulls appearing to be engaged in an awkward balancing act. Little did he know that this seemingly strange scene was actually a glimpse … [Read more...] about The Awkward Balancing Act of Seagull Mating: An Unusual View with an Explanation