Thank you for this. This morning I watched the flow of water through the concrete rectangles of a fish pass, all chaos and churn against the straight lines of the concrete - hypnotic and beautiful.
I love your mention of the mycelium network Karena. A wonderful example of complexity, chaos but an overarching harmony. Thank you too for your kind comments.
I enjoyed reading this Margaret. I too like to keep the books I have loved close by. There’s a part of me that contemplated the description of chaos (manic propensity); at times creativity can feel like that. You’re correct in what you say about taming - we have misconstrued its meaning and have been lacking in patience. And I love nosying at books and now have Mark Doty’s on my list!
"Every single thing that evolves in nature is being acted upon by a multitude of forces all the way along, whether it is waves in the ocean, an acorn growing into a mature oak, or the colour of lichen on a sea cliff. And it is an iterative, chaotic process, which counter-intuitively results in beauty and harmony."
Thank you for this beautiful post Margaret. If I'm not mistaken, we were meeting weekly at the time you first read this book on fractals. Since you brought fractals to my attention, they are something I am very aware of!
Thank you!
I happen to think of us human as part and parcel of nature. We also are subject to chaotic processes that have the potential to result in beauty and harmony. I saw the film Collateral Beauty not long before my cancer diagnosis. The movie actually helped my to move forward with grace and resilience. Here is a link to the trailer for anyone interested:
Thank you Luke! It seems appropriate to find a post on chaos by accident... I love this kind of serendipity. I'm now looking forward to reading your work!
Beautiful photos, beautiful post! Love the gentle promotion of your ever alive book!
Thank you Joann! xx
Thank you for this. This morning I watched the flow of water through the concrete rectangles of a fish pass, all chaos and churn against the straight lines of the concrete - hypnotic and beautiful.
That is so on point Samantha, what we bring with us when we take time to watch, to look. Thank you!
This reminded me of a post on the mycelium network under trees.
I love the depth with which you explore. I learn focus from you, Margaret. And the discipline to look. And look again.
I love your mention of the mycelium network Karena. A wonderful example of complexity, chaos but an overarching harmony. Thank you too for your kind comments.
I enjoyed reading this Margaret. I too like to keep the books I have loved close by. There’s a part of me that contemplated the description of chaos (manic propensity); at times creativity can feel like that. You’re correct in what you say about taming - we have misconstrued its meaning and have been lacking in patience. And I love nosying at books and now have Mark Doty’s on my list!
Thank you Michela, your point about chaos and creativity is part of what makes the latter a scary undertaking. And yes, books.👌
And to answer your question: the embellishment of nature after heavy rain, shining drops and silken threads.
Love that Michela!
"Every single thing that evolves in nature is being acted upon by a multitude of forces all the way along, whether it is waves in the ocean, an acorn growing into a mature oak, or the colour of lichen on a sea cliff. And it is an iterative, chaotic process, which counter-intuitively results in beauty and harmony."
Thank you for this beautiful post Margaret. If I'm not mistaken, we were meeting weekly at the time you first read this book on fractals. Since you brought fractals to my attention, they are something I am very aware of!
Thank you!
I happen to think of us human as part and parcel of nature. We also are subject to chaotic processes that have the potential to result in beauty and harmony. I saw the film Collateral Beauty not long before my cancer diagnosis. The movie actually helped my to move forward with grace and resilience. Here is a link to the trailer for anyone interested:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isQ5Ycie73U
Thank you for your lovely and thoughtful response here Gail. I will check out that link too, I hadn’t heard of that film. A treat in store!
What a wonderful post. I feel heartened and hopeful watching the film about Eoghan Daltun’s farming.
Thank you Kathy! I highly recommend Eoghan’s book ‘An Irish Atlantic Rainforest’ too.
I found this post essentially by accident, searching for material quoting Chet Raymo, but what a wonderful discovery - thanks!
Thank you Luke! It seems appropriate to find a post on chaos by accident... I love this kind of serendipity. I'm now looking forward to reading your work!