Vision of Polyhalite
Unveiling the ancient legacy of polyhalite for a sustainable future
Unveiling the ancient legacy of polyhalite for a sustainable future
To explore the transformative potential of polyhalite, an ancient mineral with modern applications, and to advocate for its role in sustainable practices and environmental stewardship, inspired by a vision that bridges eons.
A Bridge through Time: Primordial Wisdom for Today's Challenges
Starting Out: My journey into the world of ancient wisdom and polyhalite began with a simple hike, a personal get-away during a challenging time in my life. Seeking clarity and purpose, I set off on an afternoon trek through nature, hoping to find answers amidst its tranquility.
The Hike: I walked up a trail through a forest, with vistas of valleys on either side, and all the while my mind was racing with thoughts about life's larger questions. Right at the top, I found a grassy spot to rest and reflect, surrounded by the gentle sounds of nature. It was a moment of peace, offering a respite from my usual thoughts and concerns.
The overgrown trail leading up the hill
The Vision: There, something extraordinary occurred. My busy mind quieted, and my senses heightened. The world around me seemed to come alive with intense colors, the bustling life of insects, and the intricate details of leaves and clouds. Time seemed to stand still, and I felt an overwhelming connection to everything around me. In this heightened state of awareness, a vision unfolded. The landscape transformed, revealing a luminous seascape with a sprawling field of glistening crystals under an ancient sun. I found myself transported to this vividly real place, feeling an intense kinship with a majestic, hard-to-define creature before me. This creature radiated empathy and understanding, creating a profound sense of connectedness with the environment.
Visionary experience – empathetic therapsid and polyhalite crystals on shore of ancient Zechstein Sea (Late Permian period)
And then...
The empathetic creature, standing among a field of gleaming crystals, was gazing at me benevolently. Then it turned its head, as if gesturing, to look out over the water behind it. As it did so, I suddenly had the sensation of flying, out over the sea. Looking down, I saw that the water was deep, and very clear. At the bottom, there was a vast expanse of whiteness, like fields of drifted snow after a blizzard. I immediately realized it was the same substance as the crystals along the shore and got the same visceral sensation of connection to this substance. From that moment on, I became obsessed by the curiosity to discover what it was.
Getting a Grip on What Happened
In the following weeks I searched all over on the internet to figure out what had happened. I felt simultaneously inspired and perplexed. First, I discovered that such experiences can happen to anyone at any time, as a rare but transformative moment that can reveal deep truths. They can be potentially life-changing events for those who are lucky to have one.
So, having assured myself about that, in the following weeks I began to focus on the second question: what did the vision mean? I scoured the internet, seeking to discover the significance of what I had seen. The only clues I had were the appearance of the creature, its empathetic demeanor, the appearance of the crystals, and a sense that it had taken place in some prehistoric epoch. I felt that the animal was communicating something to me, something about that snowy whiteness under the water that for some reason seemed infinitely meaningful.
Modern-day underwater halite deposit in Al Wathba Long Salt Lake, Abu Dhabi, UAE
What did the vision mean? – The meaning of the vision
And if you wish to reach out, the 'Contact' page is there for you to start a conversation with me, the website's author.
Credits:
Wild foliage on slope (Toboga Island, Panama): John Norman
Depiction of empathetic therapsid amid polyhalite crystals: website author's vision meticulously depicted through design iteration with Dall-E
Modern underwater halite deposit: Mark Norman, used by permission