When we open ourselves to the ways of Nature and meditate on the structure of natural systems, we are sometimes surprised with gifts of beauty and tokens of our mental journey. Here is a photo of un-cut mica crystal I found on the ground during a recent hike in northern New Mexico.
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| Natural, un-cut mica in the perfect proportions of a golden rhombus. |
Notice in this photo how lines of symmetry within the mica align perfectly with the major and minor axis of the golden rhombus. Readers of this blog may appreciate that my meditations on the proportions of the golden rhombus are extensive. In particular, I have expressed my admiration for this geometric jewel through several kilnformed glass art pieces. You may witness the golden rhombus arrayed in spherical formation as the thirty faces of the rhombic triacontahedron in the photo of my glass art below.
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| Thirty golden rhombus form the faces of the rhombic triacontahedron. |
In northern New Mexico there are many wonderful natural places to explore. Ancient volcanic activity is evident in soothing, mineral rich hot springs. Whenever, I get a chance I love to take advantage of the healing waters, soak away my stress and dissolve my toxic attachments. During a recent trip to the Ojo Caliente hot springs, before immersing myself in the baths, I took a hike in the surrounding hills and was rewarded with the discovery of a perfect golden rhombus mica crystal. How lucky is that?
