52 Fun Things To Do In 52 Weeks, #4

My Family Fun, Teen Fun, Friends Fun list continues..

52 Fun Things To Do in 52 Weeks

Hidden Valley, Joshua Tree National Park 

Fun Thing #4 Search For Stone People And Animals

When I came upon a stone cow while hiking in Joshua Tree National Park, it reminded me of my friends and family who were born under the sign of Taurus (April 21-May 22). My Taurus tribe members are my rocks. Their slow and steady style calms and reassures me. But like the Bull that symbolizes their sign, I sense Taureans have coiled power.

The stone cow set me on a search for more stone people and animals. At first, my hiking buddy, Judy, thought I was crazy. But then she started spotting faces in the rocks, too. Our hike transformed into a scavenger hunt to see who could find the next stone person first. Imagine what fun children would have searching for stone people and animals!

Although we searched for spirits within the stones, we also encountered several stacked stones, both as trail markers and as art. These reminded me (I am an art historian and shaman) of the Inuit Inunnguaq, stones stacked to resemble humans.

Once you start searching for spirits in rocks, or you create stone sculptures, you’ll discover why these free and imaginative activities are fourth on my list of 52 Fun Things To Do In 52 Weeks!

Coming soon on http://www.shamanariellamoon.com:
Hard lessons learned regarding magic and stones, and the difference between the stone people of the USA and those of the UK.

Top of the Palm Springs Tram, Nature Hike

Some of my most magical adventures began with a book. #LibrariesRock

52 Fun Thing To Do In 52 Weeks – The List So Far:

   1.     Visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

   2.     Experience a Bamboo Forest.

   3.     Enjoy Warthog Piglets.

   4.  Search For Stone People And Animals 

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