“When you focus on problems, you’ll have more problems.
When you focus on possibilities, you’ll have more opportunities.”
Ever since beginning rock balance, I’ve noticed thoughts shifting from problems to possibilities… Maybe this shift comes naturally through the practice and realizing new arrangements on a regular basis..? Perhaps it is a matter of following my heart? Either way, I’m certain this shift is part of the sacred nature of balancing rocks… at least in my own experience…. I’ve practiced heavily for about 5 years now and have still not lost interest…. it is almost the opposite actually… interest has only seemed to grow through the years… Each time a new possibility is realized, it bends the mind just bit more in a positive direction… a slight addiction ;) Now I constantly question supposed impossibility…. and constantly try to destroy impossible notions… both in myself through practice and in others through presentation of my art…
I worked on this balance for at least 90 minutes (actually not really sure of the time at all) ha… but it took a looooooong time :) Either way, I found my rocks, I knew they could balance… it was just a matter of extreme patience, precise angles, hairline balance… the process was frustrating at times… but I was dedicated to realizing the possibility… eventually, just before losing hope… I lifted my hands away to reveal a beautiful specimen of PURE balance <3
One of the key principles in permaculture design is “the problem is the solution”. I have from time to time done some simple rock balances and so I can empathize a little with your experience while doing these incredible artworks of yours. I was led to your site by my brother-in-law who forwarded an email of some of your pics doing the rounds (I’m in Port Elizabeth, South Africa) and I confess I did wonder if this was some photoshop trick. Masterly.
Boulder Colorado – Trungpa, Ken Wilber …………
On the spot – integral
Inspires me to get out there and challenge myself for a few hours. Thanks. :)
definitely no photoshop trick… :) a have very limited skills with photoshop at best… plus, all the reward is in the PROCESS of balancing :)