The Daily Forest Report April 25, 2014 Polliwogs in Aspic… and Hotties
by nielskunze on April 25, 2014
Even though I’ve shared this one before, let’s begin with a most appropriate song for calling forth radical metamorphosis.
(excerpt of Lark’s Tongues in Aspic Part 1 by King Crimson)
Frog utilizes the elements of water and sound to call forth the most profound changes. Additionally, Frog represents abundance and fertility; their children look like well-tanned sperm, after all!
Darren and I were happy to see these clusters of frog’s eggs at the edge of the swamp. That’s Darren’s hand scooping up the clear protective Jello. There are no fish in the swamp waters, as the area is fed by underground springs, so hopefully predation won’t be too much of a problem.
We just had to be sure to redirect the swamp monster Lhasa away from the hatchery!
Frog is able to summon the spring rains for purposes of purification, healing and new growth. It rained heavily last night and the morning smells more alive than ever!
We decided to indulge further in the water theme while connecting ever more intimately with the Earth at the same time. Forty minutes from where I live there is a very special natural hot spring. And speaking of smells…!
These sulphuric hotties are right beside the river exiting White Swan Lake.
The upper pool is so hot that I can only stand to remain in it for a few minutes at a time.
Follow on a little adventure into the very source…!
Despite my incessant coaxing, Sitka refused to come in.
I suppose that it was all for the best, as a drive back with a wet dog reeking of sulphur might not have been ideal!
It’s the perfect time of year to connect with the New Reality emerging. Many are feeling disheartened, distressed and physically exhausted right now. Remember, Nature is your true nature… and that’s what we all want to connect with!
(All of the above pictures can be clicked to view a larger version.)
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