A Small Offering From the Universe

Summary

Jill and Chris, two Canadian nomads living in Africa, share their discovery of a simple yet harmonious shell art on the West Coast of Canada, reflecting on the beauty of nature and creativity.

Abstract

The article recounts the experience of finding a piece of nature art composed of broken and whole shells at the water's edge on the West Coast of Canada. The author, part of the nomadic duo Artistic Voyages, appreciates the simplicity and harmony of the design, which symbolizes peace amidst the natural process of shellfish consumption by birds. This small act of creation in a quiet moment is seen as an uplifting demonstration of the human capacity for art and reflection in nature. The piece also acknowledges the spring photo story challenge prompt by Mary Chang Story Writer and invites readers to participate, providing links to further engagement with their work through various platforms.

Opinions

The author values the simplicity and the message of harmony in the shell art found.
There is an appreciation for the creative process, even in the form of small, nature-based art.
The act of creating or discovering such art is seen as spiritually uplifting and a testament to human creativity.
The author expresses gratitude towards Mary Chang Story Writer for the creative prompt that inspired the nature art challenge.
The article encourages reader engagement and invites them to subscribe and follow the authors' journey through multiple online platforms.

Broken shells placed together symbolize harmony.

I found this beautiful display at the water's edge on the West Coast of Canada while I lived there.

Though it’s not the most elaborate piece of beach art one could find, I loved the simplicity that it represented. The whole pieces formed the main part of the design, while the broken pieces filled in around it.

This area is rife with clams, muscles, and other shellfish. To open them, the birds fly high in the air and drop them on the rocks, hoping they break open so that they can feast on the insides.

By taking the broken pieces, and putting them together like this, I felt that the creator had brought peace and harmony to an area that is otherwise littered with pieces of shells scattered here and there.

I love it when I discover small bits of nature art like this. It not only uplifts my spirit, but it demonstrates that we are all capable of sitting still and creating in quiet moments while taking in the peaceful nature around us.

Thank you to Mary Chang Story Writer for the spring prompt in your publication. There is still another whole month to get involved in this one!

Hi there, we are 2 Canadians, Jill and Chris from Artistic Voyages. We have been nomadic since 2017 living in numerous different countries, and experiencing the life and diversity of our planet on the ground and firsthand. We have now been on the African continent for over 2 years!

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