The Spiral
The spiral is, literally, a universal form. It expands by self-accumulation and is a sign of growth and transformation through resistance. If you look closely enough you can see the spiral everywhere. It is in our bodies (the heart, the inner ear), nature (seashells, whirlpools) and the universe (galaxies, planetary rotation). It is a major form in our world. The spiral can also be seen as a symbol of mankind’s journey through life, the path of the soul. I believe that people are instinctively drawn to the spiral because of the fact that it makes up so much of what is all around us as well as within.
October 2008