Snow on peaks

Snow on peaks

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Fires of the Tarahumara

"To the Circle of Fire;
those who have gone before,
those who are present,
and those who have yet to come."
From The Four Agreements
by Don Miguel Ruiz


Fire, one of the ancient world's five elements, can be heard, seen and felt.
And the ancient world is yet present here among us humans, in a great gathering, a celebration of the autumnal harvest season.
As darkness falls, the night air is clear, crisp and filled with anticipation.
Then comes Fire, drawing the community near for warmth and companionship;
Fire, illuminator of the night, quells fears shrouded in the darkness.
This night reflection of the fire is found in the hearts of "the People".
The flames & passion ignite the ecstasy of the dance.
Listen now through the veil of time.  Hear low voices speaking an ancient tongue, the cries and delight of children, the rolling laughter of the "the People" echoing out across the land on this night.

Yes, Miguel, Again!

"To the Circle of Fire;
those who have gone before,
those who are present,
and those who have yet to come."

This image is a distillation of a Tarahumara ritual celebration and a gift to me that I share with you- the viewer.

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