Walking through Tunstall Forest today, I saw some deer trotting through the dry undergrowth as I came to a very special spot - a young birchwood. A small adder crossed the path in front of me, and the words that you see posted by railway crosssings came to mind - stop, look & listen. The words rang through my head, followed by the word, FEEL.

I sat down, put my hands onto the warming earth, and, with eyes closed, felt the forest. The warm energy beneath my hands seeped into my body, and something told me to open my eyes - be one with the forest, don't shut out any part. As I opened my eyes, another young adder came towards me. Close to the Mother, I thought. So close to Her body, Her bones, enjoying the warmth of Her Spring embrace. How close to the Mother is the snake, every inch in constant contact with Her. Reminding me to be like the snake. But just as the adder had reached my foot, I moved my head, slowly, unsure. The beauty of the young adder, the danger. So like Mother Earth. Turning away, the snake slid off into the dried birch leaves and twigs.

So close, I had been so close.

Suffolk in Spring

Felt the inspiration this weekend - it's been too long since I made a movie. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1FeZFgqnbo