Carolyn Birchill

Birds, Kookaburras how they come to life as the sun rises over the ridge nurtured in this crater, created
tens of thousands of years ago, it is in this stillness the perfection is seen. The changing of the light as the sun
rises higher. The birdsong in beautiful harmony, no one bird overpowering another. The stillness brings us to
the present moment and our curiosity is sparked with the possibilities of exploration in this moment.

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The circle of nine newly placed though ancient in making. Volcanic rocks from the dormant volcano, where
they now sit on the side of Mount Burrell, overlooking Mount Warning. The birds soften their song as the
wind rustles through the treetops, and nudges the birds to jump from branch to branch, tree to tree.

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The Nine Elders

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Nine Wise Elders,
guiding the way
Sharing the truth,
built into the land
All different,
yet the same
All individual,
yet connected
Each have stories,
that resonate with many
Insights from the past,
pave way for the future
Listen
Be still
The moment of realisation,
when knowing is here
Take note,
bring it to life
Forever changed,
by remembering the truth

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