Hic Est Arcana Divina Anima Mundi by Mondwin
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First of all be understanding, drawing quality is not great because of reduced size and quality to be within the limits of Renderosity.
Anima Mundi. It's a very difficult concept. Many people know the Gaia Hypothesis - but for those who do not know, I briefly summarize from Wikipedia:
The Gaia hypothesis, also known as Gaia theory or Gaia principle, proposes that all organisms and their inorganic surroundings on Earth are closely integrated to form a single and self-regulating complex system, maintaining the conditions for life on the planet.
This is a modern theory, also considered by some a little risky. In many ancient peoples and civilizations, another idea was considered: the Anima Mundi. Again a litte resume from Wikipedia:
The world soul (in Latin Anima mundi) is, according to several systems of thought, an intrinsic connection between all living things on the planet, which relates to our world in much the same way as the soul is connected to the human body. The idea originated with Plato and was an important component of most Neoplatonic systems.
It is immediately obvious the similarity between the two concepts.
Although the definition is the original Greek civilization, its actual origins are older than history. Although with minor variations, this idea has been present throughout history, civilizations and people, at least until the expansion of the monotheistic religions. These, however, did not deny the idea itself, rather it has been subject to the divinity.
Even today many important religious and theologians, as well as scientists, rediscover and reaffirm this idea in its entirety.
Thousands of years to become aware of something that the ancient peoples knew already. But despite this, we all see what we are doing wrong and evil to the Earth, to people, to life ... to the soul of the world.
Some even consider the human race as a disease of the world and fear the consequences of this. Maybe it's an extreme idea, maybe not.
If there is a soul in the world, it certainly suffer. It took a lot of patience. But I think the man has always been too evil to deserve the patience in the world. Today, our ever-present cruelty, though masked by the complexity of a modern civilization, we add the abuse of every available resource. And we are all guilty, all of us. So, how much patience will yet the world?
Today, we all know, is a difficult time. But still there are people, many people, who continue to abuse everything and everyone. How long can we tolerate? How much more our world, our home, can tolerate?
I'm not interested in stories and theories about the End of the World, 2012, and other such things. The world is alive, it grows, it changes, it has its good times and difficult ones. But we have gone beyond the laws of nature. Any time, we can pass the no return point. We can disappear in a short time, the world will go on, though. It has a future, we may not.
In my picture there are men who prays, they ask for forgiveness and help, but really we believe that this is enough?
Each of us, honestly, knows or should know the answer.
Maybe it's time to follow the heart, to use the reason, not the cruelty and abuse. It is time to think about, it is time to build our future not to destroy it.
Comments (369)
76claudia2205
Beautifully done, great image :)
Kindredsoul
excellent image well done, something unique
psyoshida
Beautiful picture. Gaia makes perfect sense.
jerr3d
Very interesting image and style!
Leilana
OMG! Thats wonderful! I like this image very much!
midnight_stories
For some reason your work always reminds me of the sumerian gods the anakie. Brilliant !!!
jdstrider
The concept of all things being connected is not limited to any race or religion and it has gone by many names. Your image is a wonderful representation of the concept, thank you!
dochtersions
This is utterly made, dear Wilma! Your image shows so well the 'for help asking hands'. And your story behind it is for sure interesting. Your image totally fits the title. The eyes of the goddess, have a a heavenly look, so understated but with a special glow; and also 'warning' is speaking out of this. People should lose their ego, and reflect.
tofi
Such a beautiful concept and creation! This brings about such a wonderful feeling of unison, power and strength! I could stare at this for hours! Excellent creativity!
A_Sunbeam
One day the world may well just shake us off and start again; it wouldn't take much - a super-volcano, an asteroid, or maybe just the release of all the methane lodged under the ice that is now melting so fast. What is a great pity is the fact that so many good people will also be wiped from the face of the Earth with all the dross. Beautiful picture.
ollienorthie
Very interesting. Love it.
bluart
just visiting your galerie for the first time,your art is fantastic and masterly done,i love it. excellent 5++
bobrgallegos
Wonderful thought provoking scene and narrative!!!
ShadowWind
Your work is very unique and imaginative, as well as being beautiful and in some cases, hauntingly beautiful. I think this one is the favorite of mine though.
fu-minn
The goddess looks amazing! Love her pose and beautiful hair! Great composition and wonderful colors...splendid image!!
helanker
What a fantastic image so well done and the story behind it is indeed thought provoking and interesting reading.
bentchick
Wow, this is amazing! Your art just keeps getting more fantastic! I wish you all happiness in the coming year, my friend! Hugs!!!!
pat40
So Lovely.
Dotthy
a fantastic masterpiece and thanks for the description my dear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mapps
excellent :-)
SIGMAWORLD
Sehr schön!
teffo
Very nice and you tell as good a story as your beautiful render! George/Teffo
marybelgium
magnifique interprétation et composition de "la déesse mère" Gaia !
loligagger
Excellent and thanks for the reading!!!!!!!
teecee2107
Whoaw, there is so much more here than just a beautiful image ! It's really food for thoughts ...
colorit
Superb!!!!
GOLDILOCKSUK
Breathtaking! A beautiful image :) Cathy xoxoxo
NetWorthy
Wonderful image. I am very curious about one thing though: Why only one image per year and ALWAYS on August 17??? Thanks for dropping by my gallery and all your wonderful comments, they are appreciated.
jclP
Great compo
Cyberik
Fantastic picture ! :)