Thursday Thirteen # 4
All about Spirals
The spiral is the most widely recognized and repeated symbol. across cultures. Jung wrote extensively about spirals, as did Joseph Campbell.
A common design element in the natural world, spirals can symbolize our journey to our higher self or the ebb and flow of energy.
Spirals are a prominent symbol in early Christianity. Take the floor of the Chartres Cathedral in France, for example. It is here that the pilgrim can use the labyrinth as a form of meditative prayer, tracing the spiral by slowly walking or crawling its length.
“Your sacred space is where you can find yourself again and again.” Joseph Campbell
This week, I bring you 13 captivating images of spirals:
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Comments
Gorgeous TT. Beautiful pictures. Spirals are great in design, I like drawing them as plant tendrils.
Posted by: kristarella | March 4, 2007 4:40 AM
What an interesting TT! I love those pictures. I think #8 is my favorite.
Posted by: Domestic Geek | March 4, 2007 12:32 AM
Oh God, I think I'm so late :( Thanks for dropping by. And by the way, these images are just AMAZING!
Posted by: Sophisticated Writer | March 3, 2007 3:41 PM
luv, Love, LOVE!!
Fabulosity!!
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jacer | March 3, 2007 1:44 PM
Beautiful pictures. I love the one with the stained glass.
Posted by: Jennifer | March 3, 2007 5:23 AM
Wow, very beautiful pictures!
Thanks for visiting my kitties TT!
Posted by: Tink | March 3, 2007 4:30 AM
That is one clever and amazing TT! Thanks for sharing. I really liked #12.
Posted by: An Ordinary Mom | March 2, 2007 4:48 PM
Those are beautiful! I tend to miss the details of art sometimes. You made me think!
Thanks for visiting my TT!
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Posted by: Chelle Y. | March 2, 2007 1:16 PM
I absolutely love your list! What a unique idea. Photos are my hands down fave! Thank you.
Posted by: Kelly | March 2, 2007 12:25 PM
WOW what a beautiful list. My personal favorite is # 5.
Posted by: Heidi | March 2, 2007 6:16 AM
This is one of the coolest lists I've seen yet on TT.
GORGEOUS photos, very cool idea. Thanks for sharing!
Have a blessed weekend. :)
Posted by: Crystal | March 2, 2007 12:09 AM
now this is my kinda list, ya learn something and you are visually stimulated
Posted by: Sparky Duck | March 1, 2007 8:19 PM
I just can add what all the others wrote too ! (couldn't really comment, ugly spirals, lol)
Posted by: Gattina | March 1, 2007 7:50 PM
Thems was da most beeyooteeful photos ever!
Posted by: Kimo & Sabi | March 1, 2007 7:33 PM
Stunning pictures!! What a great list. I'm so glad you shared it. Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you have a wonderful Friday.
Posted by: ChupieandJsmama | March 1, 2007 7:06 PM
Beautiful, BEAUTIFUL, SMART list. I loved this. Thank you. :)
Posted by: Haley-O | March 1, 2007 5:32 PM
Wow, what beautiful images!
Thank you for stopping by my TT!
Posted by: Penny | March 1, 2007 5:31 PM
What a wonderful list!
Posted by: Stacy | March 1, 2007 4:54 PM
Fab photos... great TT
Posted by: robyn mills | March 1, 2007 4:44 PM
Wow, what an awesome list! Such a great idea! I might just have to "borrow" it! :-) Thanks for visiting my blog! Have a terrific day!
Posted by: lisa-marie | March 1, 2007 4:06 PM
Anything about 'spirals' or 'repeated images'...I just had to come look. Especially this week :D
#12 is gorgeous. Do you happen to know where that is?
Posted by: Laughing Muse | March 1, 2007 2:10 PM
Wow! The roses are my favorite. What a visual treat! Happy TT!
Posted by: spyscribbler | March 1, 2007 1:15 PM
That is goregous!! I LOVE the TT because there are SO MANY ways to do it, lol. SO glad it is still up.
Posted by: Crystal | March 1, 2007 11:46 AM
What a lovely theme, very creative and I love the pics.
Posted by: Mitchypoo | March 1, 2007 11:41 AM
Wow! I am amazed at the creativity of some of you Thursday Thirteeners! These were fascinating pics. My TT is also posted.
Posted by: Joan | March 1, 2007 11:18 AM
Simply Gorgeous pictures. Those are truly beautiful.
Happy Thursday!
Posted by: Christine | March 1, 2007 10:38 AM
Whoa! I almost fell into a few of those!
Posted by: David | March 1, 2007 9:57 AM
Fantastic TT! My favorite of this week. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Missy | March 1, 2007 9:44 AM
What fantastic and fascinating photos! They really are captivating!
Happy TT and thanks for visiting mine!
Posted by: Annie | March 1, 2007 9:26 AM
This is a really unusual and interesting list. As a photo bug, I think you're example photos are dynamite finds. Great list!
Posted by: John Masters (JAM) | March 1, 2007 8:52 AM
Beautiful! I love them all, but I think #12 (the stained glass) is my favorite. I've always had a soft spot for stained glass!
Happy TT :D
Posted by: HighlandAmy | March 1, 2007 8:22 AM
Those are awesome! Really a wonderful TT to look at! Thanks.
Posted by: Lisa (qtpies7) | March 1, 2007 8:20 AM
I don't know which picture I like the best. They're all great.
Posted by: Scooper | March 1, 2007 8:03 AM
What a neat TT. I love the stair cases. Thanks for visiting mine today!
Posted by: Busy | March 1, 2007 7:38 AM
What a great TT! I love the photos, they are all so pretty. I also really liked the quote, and I am still searching for that place. :)
Posted by: Aimee | March 1, 2007 7:34 AM
I love the flowers...
Posted by: Shiloh Walker | March 1, 2007 7:26 AM
Wow! Incredible photographs! I don't think I can select a favorite.
Posted by: Carol | March 1, 2007 7:14 AM
Beautiful! Those are gorgeous spirals. :) Just lovely. :)
Posted by: Dragonheart | March 1, 2007 5:48 AM
Oh, wow! Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for putting a smile on my face first thing in the morning!
Happy TT, and thanks for visiting my blog! :)
Posted by: Thomma Lyn | March 1, 2007 4:59 AM
Wow, what gorgeous pictures!!! Where on Earth did you find them?
Happy TT! Thanks for stopping by West of Mars. Hope you'll come back over the weekend to read more about Pam.
Posted by: Susan Helene Gottfried | March 1, 2007 4:51 AM
ooo pretty!! those are really nifty.
Posted by: Jenny | March 1, 2007 12:04 AM
Beautiful. Simply beautiful!
Posted by: Cheryl | February 28, 2007 10:07 PM