Heroes Not Zombies

I’m sure you’ll have seen photos of Japanese stone gardens. Maybe you’ve seen a programme about them, or, if you’re very lucky, you’ve even visited some.

I’m no expert but I know one typical design is raked sand, or small stones, to create waves which seem to emanate from one, or a few, large stones.

I remember doing experiments in science class at school where we noted the different patterns which appeared on the sand when you made the membrane it was lying on vibrate, the way a loudspeaker vibrates, when you played sound through it. Seeing the beautiful and complex patterns appear before your eyes as a three dimensional, physical manifestation of invisible sound waves never ceased to astonish me.

Another experiment we did was with iron filings and magnets, and again, seeing the invisible magnetic energies manifest in gorgeous physical patterns was equally astonishing.

I’ve always had a fascination for the invisible. I love seeing the effects of invisible forces and that applies equally to energy waves, and emotions, thoughts and ideas.

I know the waves in the Japanese garden are created by gardeners but their imaginations and talents are invisible too.