'apeiron'
the indefinite - from which all things are created and to which all things return
Anaximander 610-546 BC
The ancient Greek philosophers gave birth to ideas that have evolved, but still form the basis of most philosophical thoughts of modern day. Heraclitus (535-475 BC) declared that beneath the surface, the world could be understood in terms of a continuous struggle between pairs of opposites day/night, life/death, hot/cold etc, and that change, impermanence and instability was a constant in life. And interestingly, Parmenides (515-450 BC) explored the concept between illusion and reality. If we can think or talk about something, then it must exist!
The story of the Earth is one of volatility and turbulence. The Earth is 4.5 billion years old and scientists predict that the Earth will live for at least another 4.5 billion years. Dinosaurs reigned for an astounding 158 million years and we have been around for about 4 million years. A modest amount of time when you consider the age of the Earth and reign of the dinosaurs. And as we take a look around at the world, we are looking at the transformation and metamorphisis of an ancient planet.
Gaia
The Earth is changing,
Can you feel it?
As though shaking off a dust,
covered cloak,
Still; for long enough.
The transformation works its way
from the core, to the surface,
to the soles of our feet.
We are, but the hosts to a
splendid design.
But with most grand designs,
there are subtle changes.
We are aghast at its repercussions.
But deep down we have a
knowing;
A conscious flowering,
Our contribution,
For the greater good.
Lily Basnet
the indefinite - from which all things are created and to which all things return
Anaximander 610-546 BC
The ancient Greek philosophers gave birth to ideas that have evolved, but still form the basis of most philosophical thoughts of modern day. Heraclitus (535-475 BC) declared that beneath the surface, the world could be understood in terms of a continuous struggle between pairs of opposites day/night, life/death, hot/cold etc, and that change, impermanence and instability was a constant in life. And interestingly, Parmenides (515-450 BC) explored the concept between illusion and reality. If we can think or talk about something, then it must exist!
The story of the Earth is one of volatility and turbulence. The Earth is 4.5 billion years old and scientists predict that the Earth will live for at least another 4.5 billion years. Dinosaurs reigned for an astounding 158 million years and we have been around for about 4 million years. A modest amount of time when you consider the age of the Earth and reign of the dinosaurs. And as we take a look around at the world, we are looking at the transformation and metamorphisis of an ancient planet.
Gaia
The Earth is changing,
Can you feel it?
As though shaking off a dust,
covered cloak,
Still; for long enough.
The transformation works its way
from the core, to the surface,
to the soles of our feet.
We are, but the hosts to a
splendid design.
But with most grand designs,
there are subtle changes.
We are aghast at its repercussions.
But deep down we have a
knowing;
A conscious flowering,
Our contribution,
For the greater good.
Lily Basnet
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