I realised I had one more theme to explore in Cwm Idwal - Boulders! Despite clambering over them, being bloodied by them and seeing them as great big obstacles I hadn't really paid them much attention. It took a mention of them from a friend in the comments to remind me of their place.
So I doubled back and gave them some air time for my film. In this short missive I chat a little about the return and the obvious place of boulders in our lives.
Sometimes we overlook the obvious don’t we, maybe we’re so busy concentrating on other things, sweating the small stuff so to speak, and not addressing the obvious. Something to ponder this morning. ☺️
Absolutely Kim. I always take lessons from my time out in nature.
I love that ancient landscape and the permanent of those boulders, so very grounding to join you today in such a beautiful place x
This is great to hear Carolyn. Thank you.
The boulders are like memory banks and hold Millions of years of data. Thank you for bringing them to our memory banks. Enjoy the forest and it’s story to give you. Jewels from Lancashire
Aren’t they just Jewels. I’m heading out into the forest in a moment. Thank you for your thoughts.
Bless you Jason! 😁
Those boulders in our lives should never be ignored, no matter how much they try to hide from us, turn and talk to each one of them, they have a lot to tell us 😉 Same goes for boulders on a cragy hillside, I love sitting next to stones and listening to their low tone voices. Deep insights normally arise.
Keep safe Jason, and I’m really looking forward to the softer rain forest.
Thank you Jacinta. They know so much don’t they. Next – the rainforest, and it’s pouring down here!
Yes, it’s all about surmounting our ‘boulders’ and pushing through. Building resilience to overcome the most difficult situations in our lives. There’s a good lesson …
Thanks for your post. Just catching up. Boulders are my passion, l have been studying them for years. I am interested in how prehistoric people viewed them. Many have simulacra features. Many are found in liminal places, if that is the correct use of the word here. They are ‘ fearfully and wonderfully made’. Fearful in the sense of awe. Imagine early hunter gatherers exploring the region when pockets of ice were still melting. During my studies l have found that groups of boulders have been modified. That extra slabs appear to have been added maybe to signify a special place. There appears to be such a slab resting on the right hand boulder packed at the bottom by small rocks. Prehistoric people be they hunter gatherers or Neolithic wouldn’t have known that these boulders and erratics were the product of nature.
Thank you for this Jennifer. I love that you are studying boulders, their positioning and history. Perhaps you are breaking new ground with your research and I’ll pay close attention to the grouping you mention.
Hi Jason I’m a bit late to the party and have only today been able to catch up with your beautiful communications from Snowdonia. Over the summer holidays and children first going back to school I’ve not been able to fit much time in for things I’d like. I’m trying to find that balance and connection again and the first thing I’ve done is watch your recent videos. Thank you, they have really given me a boost and put a smile on my face. I’m off to tackle some of my “life boulders” now but very much look forward to watching the rest of your recent adventures over the next few days.
Tracey this is so lovely to hear. This is my calling, to bring nature home to those who want to hear. Thank you.
Hello Jason, I’ve only just watched your recent Snowdonia videos as I was away in Cornwall and didn’t have chance to watch them properly. I really enjoyed them; the scenery was spectacular. I can’t believe how high up you climbed. The boulders were magnificent; I really enjoyed seeing those. Thank you for sharing your adventures. 🙂🌿
Thank you Julie. I’m so glad you enjoyed it, and the view made the climb very worthwhile. 🙂