Garden of the Stone People
July 25, 2008
Within the Garden of the Stone People there is a very special temple, built by nature and the Stone People.
From this temple you can see Mt Difficult, home to the guardian of Gariwerd who watches over this remote, isolated valley.
All is quiet here today. The old people who sat in counsel have long gone.
I sit wondering why the Stone People have bought me here and wonder what our counsel meeting will reveal.
Heather Blakey – July 25th 2008
Do the stone people ask an offering before the stories can begin? Is this the place where all stories, words and songs came from? Are the people who gather preparing to be guardians of stories? What will they need to do to be worthy of the Stone people?
One by one the potential guardians come to the counsel of the stone people. They come dressed in the qualities of nature, the ripples of the ocean, the burning hues of the fire, the bending power of the wind- to walk a maze that will bring them some understanding. Each walks alone for a time but they can see others walking the maze that surrounds the mystery of the stone people.
I love visiting ancient spiritual sites. When we visit it is as if the Wise Ones are waiting there for us to arrive…….
Beautiful and restful. Great to see this early in the morning before heading off to work. Helps to sets the tone of the day.
Such a beautiful place to sit and commune..I am sure the Stone People have much to impart to you. I get the distinct feeling you are on the threshold of an incredible journey.
Again, just glorious. No words to describe…
Oh, Heather, I just went back through all the pictures you have posted of Wartook and surroundings, and you know, it gives me goosebumps. What a lovely place to retreat to and find yourself again. Than you for allowing us to share it all with you.
Hugs, Vi
Beauty with a hint of desolation; nature offers us so many metaphors for life.
BTW, Heather, the black borders are striking, they really make the pictures pop.
This is very much like my Ontario, Heather. I live on the part of Canada known as the Canadian Shield, which is comprised of granite rock. When we travel just three hours north to go canoeing we can’t step more than a few feet in any direction without having to step around a large boulder, on or over a rock, nor do we have to dig more than a few inches before we strike rock. Bare cliff faces are everywhere and those endless miles of trees you see in the picture postcards are growing on endless miles of rock barely covered with earth.
As a result I identify very strongly with the strength, the power, and the history of the earth. That’s why we go away canoeing. To sit down on the earth, especially in the dark of night, powerless in our smallness, among the immense trees and boulders around us and just remember which came first and which will be here last. The stone people are very wise counsel.
I love having an imagination and I am sure yours has been busy sitting at this site. The beauty of the Australian bush is something to be experienced and those who lived well before us certainly chose some of the most beautiful sites.
that title…and that picture…inspirational
you are my hero Heather.
love
a.m.