out the back

As part of my daily spiritual practice, I make sure I not just ‘look out the back’, but go out there and spend time to investigate.
The things that are hidden from view are often the things that are not meant to be seen (in society). Most people would not go around the back to see the dumpsters and experience the smell and visceral nature of what is perceived as ‘ugly’.
If I am to grow, I need to take a daily inventory of all that I have, not just the ‘good’ things.
Metaphor is a powerful thing because language is how we construct reality. These days I’m no longer afraid to go ‘out the back’ and spend some valuable time there.

over & under

stairs, ladders, tunnels, bridges, basements, roofs etc. etc. all have an ability to draw me in.
It’s is also the metaphorical nature of these places & things that also interest me.
i.e. the term ‘over the top’ was first phrased in the first world war. (going over the top of the trench to fight the enemy) which often would result in death.

over pass

underpass

trainpass

silos

these silos at Tailem Bend South Australia remind me of when I worked on a farm when I was 15.
I was privileged to work for a Christian family who respected me and were wonderful to work for.
wages were $3.00 per hour, and I would make about $100.00 per week.
The vast cement silos hold many tones of grain and dominate the ladscape.