one of the slogans for this year’s BAWI was “come and balance your heart” . . .
wasn’t quite sure what that meant to me until now, but it got me thinking of my own vices, which can often become painfully obvious when among a different culture of people. in this case, my vice was a level of comfort in bitching and complaining about various circumstances. trying to control situations, etc… failing to be content with when, where, and what i’m given…. it all seems a bit perpendicular to the lessons of this whole art of balance. but as with any personal growth, the first step to progress is to make the darkness conscious.
Also got me thinking about some balancer friends in Yemen, who have recently gone through some terrible circumstances at the hands of humans making war. in their case, bombings very close to home, and even destruction of their home where they sleep at night… and still they decided to practice peace and literally balance the broken pieces of their home. a potent reminder that there is so much in my life to be grateful for. almost comical to realize i could think otherwise at all…
something very powerful about this balancing art is that it creates plentiful space for contemplation and personal growth… always has. always will. and when i have the privilege to create and experience such collaborative beauty on a regular basis, the blessings of this life become all the more obvious..
so i guess, if you haven’t done so in awhile, take some time to really give thanks, in silence, on a spi(ritual) level, for all the wealth you live with, simply by merit of having air to breathe, water to drink, food to eat, and a relatively safe home to sleep. fuck the rest. it’s mostly luxury after that.
sending some love out to friends in Yemen (and to everyone going through challenging times)…
“this too shall pass”
My question is…since the creation comes from within YOUR energy. How do the stones remain when you gone?
Magical, so powerful, beautiful and pure. It makes me cry out of joy. Gratitude.
Equilíbrio …É a chave !
Ross La Spina
This is so amazing!!! I love this one !!!
i just found your page a few days ago. i was completely awestruck by your work! Your balances are truly inspirational! Gravity Glue
are you an earth bender???
Your art is so satisfaying <3
amazing
Impressive!!!
(y)
Since the moment I saw your work I was thinking to do it. Just last week I was on a holidays trip in Iceland, and all things were so perfect that I decided to give try. Used your tip of looking for the tripods or “clicks”. It took me literally only 20 seconds to get the balance with the first 3 random stones I picked up. I know it was not a challenging balance yet, but it felt quite good as I was in peace with myself, my other half and the surroundings. I’ll keep on trying more complex balances!!!
looks beautiful! where in iceland?
It’s called the Glacier Lagoon @ Jökulsárlón
It’s much harder than you think, special talent:)
Nice one.. just amazing..
Aaron Meliza this is the one I was talking about
Jesus
He’s not… But close to it. Hahaha
Nature is strong and full of wonderment.
Amanda Francis
Maybe next weekend lol…. Going to take awhile to get to that stage….
Yeah his stuff is fantastic…. Starting to get an eye for all the different rocks now…..
Aimee Tregaskis
Looks so much like the one I did
Its pretty close
Megan Mondragon check out this guys work
<3 Love :) Awesome
Thank You. Shared. <3
Ansen Genore
Sometimes the clouds cooperate.
Is it even possible for stones to do that
God can…..
Yes he can and one day he will make them cry out
Awesome balance you are great is perfect, Thank you for sharing.
Peaceful
The top two rocks fascinate me! Amazing!
Nice! When can you throw us a tip or two?
(y)
Nice one!
AGAIN … thank you for BEING! Your balancing humanity!
Thank you, needed this reminder…
Yes
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Solid advice
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My happiness is contingent on my gratitude.. wholeheartedly believe that.
True balance is not just physical.
Balance your heart…
<3
Your words and art of balance are deliberate, heartfelt and personal. A welcome breath of fresh air.
love.peace.balance. -v-
Your words reflect the past year of my life! I’ve gone from an upset angry person to one that is finally coming to a personal peace. Life IS good when you put good energy into it! Thank you Michael, because your balances and insights have helped me with that process! <3
Thanks ! Wish I was there but I’m not far away… in Greece and in my heart.
“the rest is luxury” – (y)
it’s good to be reminded of this,because we do fall into complacency.
Thank you.
you are manifesting the highest potential of the human spirit by your words and art
<3
Beautiful soul work “rised in stone”.
Keep up your creativity!!!
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Awesome and Amazing!!
My daughter just finished reading an autobiography about a woman from Somalia who came to the U.S. One part in the book had my daughter appreciating our “first” world comforts a little more when the lady wrote about how she and her family gave thanks every time they FOUND water and we just turn on a faucet and “voila” there it is!
these words, your words are as profound as all the balances you’ve done and shared, and just as inspiring. I sometimes wonder if one of the reasons I was so drawn to your rock balances is because I knew a tremendously gifted philosopher had to be the origin of all that patience, determination and peacefulness.
simply true for so many of us <3
Love your thoughts…beautifully put.
So true and so quickly forgotten…
Another Wowie…
Am becoming “glued” to your posts..reading them and focusing on the rocks is like meditation…feels good and forget everything for a while…Lovely!