Wild Signs and Star Paths: Key #6, Building a Sign

This series is an exploration of the works of Tristan Gooley. I’ll document my efforts to learn to read nature’s signs. If you enjoy reading, I encourage you to support the author by purchasing a copy of Wild Sings and Star Paths (UK) or The Nature Instinct (US). I’m in no way affiliated with the author, nor do I profit from sales of the book.

Last Week’s Work

To notice where the wind is coming from and “anchor” it to a point in the landscape, then pay attention to its shifts.

New World

I missed a few weeks of essays due to being very busy, and it may happen again because the activities that demand my attention haven’t abated. I’ll be as consistent as I can. The good news is it gave me more time to observe the wind.

This lesson felt very much like learning to crawl. It took some time to even remind myself to pay attention to the wind when I was outside. Most of my practice was the struggle to remember, and to find it. I think that’s fine. Wind hasn’t been a significant part of my life. I don’t sail, fly, fish, or anything else that causes the wind to have an impact on my daily activities. And the winds where I live are very mild and consistent. Part of me wants to feel like I failed the lesson, but if I went from no awareness whatsoever to a passing acquaintance, that’s an improvement I can build on.( Read more... )