How beautiful is the sea shore of the Island at dusk!
I was walking along one of the secluded little beaches, watching the first stars blinking their eyes as they awoke from their sleep. The colours of the sunset were breathtaking.
The soft breeze was just breathing in and out, the crisp sand crushed under my feet and between my toes. Shiny red crabs were scurrying to find the right spot for the incoming tide…
I looked up at the stars, and wondered if I could ever reach them. As I watched, a blinding light came down from the sky with incredible speed. It drew a line of fairydust across the sky, and fell into the water with a tremendous splash: A Falling Star!
I used my walnut to beam closer to the site where it had landed in the ocean, but all I could see was a very small, star-shaped crystal floating on the surface. I picked it up. Like soft fingers touching me, it sent a bright thought into my mind: “You are all teachers or students at various times in your lives. Look for the stars, wherever they are. Find them, listen to them, and protect them. You never know when your kindness will come back to you.”
I took the star-shaped token with me when I returned to my cabin, to let the wisdom of these words nest in my mind…
This is such an inspirational piece Maryna. I am loving the work that you have been doing here. The first image, in particular, is very soothing.
Your images, Maryna, are so far beyond beautiful that I cannot describe them. The sheer beauty brings tears to my eyes…they are inspirational.
Vi
Oh, and I forgot to mention how much I enjoyed the video. I read Loren Eisley so many years ago. You have made me want to pick up his books again.
Vi
This is marvellous, Maryna, I am in awe of your art.
Maryna, you do a great job with your videos (and I really liked the accompanying music), but most of all, I appreciate the message. That’s the whole reason I went into teaching – to make a difference, to contribute to society in some way – and we need to be reminded that although it is not every child who’s impacted, there are a few.
Thanks,
Colleen
celticsea
This is a powerful lesson in kindness and the innocent optimism and wisdom of a child. Thank you Maryna for a beautiful presentation.