Beware of the moon birds.

Note 2/16/2024

Cornwall on the Celtic Sea.

Today I am reflecting on one of my favorite posts. To me that this original short story, novelette by Daphne du Maurier, is based in Cornwall on the Celtic Sea is amazing to me.

Before I studied my great grandfather’s book, CAPPEN JAN JAKE: A CORNISH TALE, and now as an older adult, I have the insight or Cornish character to understand such things. I never really took notice how he lived in Cornwall on the Celtic Sea when I was younger.

I guess something in me made the connection between publishing his book again and reflecting on the original story by Daphne du Maurier.

My great grandfather always stayed close to the water. Be it the ocean or Mississippi or Missouri river. He traveled that way too.

I hope someday to take that journey. From California on the Pacific Ocean, where I live, to Cornwall on the Celtic Sea.

Mrs. Bundy: Birds have been on this planet, Miss Daniels, since Archaeopteryx, a hundred and forty million years ago. Does not it seem odd that they would wait all that time to start a… a war against humanity.

~ Film, The Birds

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I recently watched Alfred Hitchcock’s film The Birds. The film is based on the novelette by Daphne du Maurier. The screenplay written by Evan Hunter and Ed MacBain, and both, the film, and the story, are vastly different.

Yet, both have similar and highly symbolic connections that are fascinating. Equally, the film and story do not use the symbol of the moon as a word or image. Indirectly, the moon is the main hidden movement in both. The birds are the “Sturm und Drang” (“Storm and Stress)’ in the film and story.

I remember when I first viewed The Birds on TV! About the age of the little girl Cathy Brenner. I thought the film was scary. Friends and I often pretended and played scenes from the film. We ran down hills of golden green frightened by our imaginary fierce birds.

“Cathy Brenner: When we got back from taking Michelle home, we heard the explosion and went outside to see what it was. All at once, the birds were everywhere. All at once, she pushed me inside and they covered her. Annie, she pushed me inside.”

I want to make an interesting point about the film, it is a film more about relationships between women then about the birds. In the film one finds a maiden, mother, and crone. Annie Hayworth is the sexy maiden where Lydia Brenner is the mother.

Ethel Griffies plays the old crone “ornithologist.” The interesting character of Melanie Daniels plays a female goddess of the moon. She is mysterious, magical, intuitive, and carries love birds to her desired man.

“Melanie Daniels: I thought you knew! I want to go through life jumping into fountains naked, good night!”

In the novelette by Maurier an indirect influence of the moon is always applied. As narrated by main character Nat Hocken, the ocean tide influences the action of a variety of birds. He works on a farm and describes his knowledge of the land and the sea. He is knowledgeable of all the birds in his environment. He is one of nature and his knowledge is as wise as the ornithologist Ethel Griffies from Hunter’s screenplay.

“The species included blackbird, thrush, the common house-sparrow, and, as might be expected in the metropolis, a vast quantity of pigeons and starlings, and that frequenter of the London River, the black-headed gull.”

Both film and story indirectly show evidence of the influence of the moon, as the phases of a woman’s life, or the ocean tide. The uncanny attack of the birds is an unconscious one. It is a dynamic pull by the moon at Bodega Bay California or England at a bay of Cornwall on the Celtic Sea. Both film and story hold interesting perspectives.

A wonderful film to see and an exceptional story to read.

“The lull in battle was because of the tide. There was some law the birds obeyed, and it was all to do with the east wind and the tide. He glanced at his watch. Nearly eight o’clock. It must have gone high water an hour ago.

That explained the lull: the birds attacked with the flood tide. It might not work that way inland, up country, but it seemed as if it was so this way on the coast. He reckoned the time limit in his head. They had six hours to go, without attack. When the tide turned again, around one-twenty in the morning, the birds would come back…”

~ Daphne du Maurier, Pg. 523-527.

A reason for being or a strange mythos science fiction tale?

When I first became aware that everything living has a consciousness, I was overwhelmed with a sense of responsibility! Then after a while, I settled down into this web of life. We are all here for such a short time! I’ve come to know that it is the little efforts we make, with this awareness, that communicates who we are to the rest of the web! Even books carry a living awareness. The Internet is a vast global mental awareness that communicates now! We are all connected mentally and sometimes emotionally.

During a thunderstorm last year, a bolt of lightning above my house made the car alarm go off! While looking for my keys to turn off the alarm, something strange happened. I looked up at the computer monitor! I was calm and then the computer turned on! I watched as windows opened and mail sites opened! Without a password! There I stood gazing into another family member’s mail and messages! I quickly turned off the computer! I then turned off the car alarm! It all happened so fast!

Is humanity now involved in a strange mythology science fiction tale? Are we now reaching a point where our psyche and the cosmos are merging in a state of communication awareness? This is not a new concept.

Noospheere, introduced by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin is a, “social phenomenon [as] the culmination of and not the attenuation of the biological phenomenon.”^[9]

He was a “French idealist philosopher and Jesuit priest” who seems to have predicted the coming of the internet. He may not have known how it would manifest, but he sure got me believing. I read his work years ago and just recently reflected back on his brilliance.

Then there are characters like Cleve Backsteran interrogation specialist for the CIA who “using a polygraph instrument in the 1960s which led to his theory of “primary perception” where he claimed that plants “feel pain” and have extrasensory perception (ESP), which was widely reported in the media but was rejected by the scientific community.”

These characters explore, open doors, and reflect on the possibilities of consciousness and communication with the unknown.

David Wilcock and Pierre Teilhard de Chardin have written interesting books on these subjects. Their websites are listed in my links section if you find them fun for study.

And so I end this essay with some random words by H.P. Lovecraft,

I listened with renewed interest. The music seemed strangely muffled, and yet it came thought. I observed also that it had no definite direction; while before it had seemed to come from outside, it now seemed to come from underneath the house-a curious, chant-like playing of reeds and pipes.

“A flute orchestra,” I said.

“Or Pan pipes,” said Frolin.

I looked up at him sharply; he returned my gaze as steady. It occurred to me that his unnatural gravity had a reason for being, whether or not he wished to put that reason into words. I caught hold of his arms.”
Pg 139 Beyond the Threshold, August Derleith. ~ H.P. Lovecraft and others, Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos

“…the Noosphere, the self-reflective universe of creative evolution where the internet is a living library, a global brain and a volunteer Akashic Records stored in the cloud of unknowing; as elements of Karma V Free Will, as Cosmic Vacuum Cleaners and as Psychic Transmitters…”
~ An Accelerated Time-Line, lorna@hareinthemoonastrology.co.uk

Conductor 71 c — A Matter of Life and Death (1946) Where an angel and a human communicate about life, death, love and the game of Chess.

Akashic Records

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akashic_records

The Cloud of Unknowing

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cloud_of_Unknowing

Book Review…The Perfect Daughter

Perfect Daughters by Robert Ackerman is a popular book for daughters of alcoholics. I recommend it to all children of alcoholic parents!! It includes a vast amount of information from women with personal experience on the subject, gathered by a compassionate author. This book is a great relief for me because it helps me to see my strengths and weaknesses.

Codependency is something we are all a little guilty of. Real nasty codependency is created by the lack of emotional support of a parent, or parents, due to the abuse of alcohol. It takes that safe place away, that place we need as children growing up!

That place of emotional security. Instead, it makes adult children of alcoholics lack important skills needed in the world of adult interactions.

To be an enabler is to not let another person take responsibility for their mistakes. As a child I witnessed this over and over again in my mom and dad’s relationship.

I still witness this in my sibling family circle. Letting others take responsibility for their actions, or lack of actions, is the first step. Becoming aware as an adult daughter of an alcoholic father was my first step towards standing tall. This action of accountability will make you very unpopular within the family structure, but it is the only way out.

I am accountable for my actions. I am responsible for myself. I will not take on the care giving of another that is not worthy of my help. If this means tough love, so be it. In the long run this will help others face their own truths, their own strengths, and weaknesses…because there is no other way!!!

The Marriage of Heaven and Hell by William Blake

I only have a copy of this book from the library. It is one of the most valuable things in my heart.

I like this man because he attacks perfection. He attacks technology and he attacks big egos.

I think everyone should read this book. Blake is a humorist; he is very esoteric and clever.

He knows human nature best because he shows he has been burned emotionally by friends.

Betrayal is the great realism or knowledge of the heart.

Blake includes nature and art. What a remarkable creation. Why are all the interesting people dead… well maybe not so? I feel like he is around when reading his work.

Get it and make some wrinkles in your clothes. Go out and misspell something. Be imperfect in grammar and voice.

But never-never be insincere, greedy, or inhuman.

Read. Intelligence of the heart is the game he plays… and you got to have one to play Blake’s game of intelligence…brain, heart and honesty and William Blake.

I find so much decadence, arrogance and lying in the world today…How comforting it is to have Blake in the world to read.

2022 I now have my own copy .

Autumn…politics and music: Sweet peace is within my breast !

I sometimes think there are two Wagner’s in our culture, almost unrecognizable different from one another: the Wagner possessed by those who know his work, and the Wagner imagined by those who know him only by name and reputation.

~ Bryan Magee, Wagner Scolar

I am celebrating Autumn. I usually do this by listening to Tannhauser. I focus in on The Pilgrims Chorus in this opera. The music feels like autumn to me and contains within it the movements of this time of year. In this particular piece of music I am slowly brought to a powerful center of my relationship with autumn. I am taken there by the crescendo which is a motif and part of this music. It pulls me to a magical place. I learned this chorus years ago by the occultist Corinne Heline. Her book, Color and Music in The New Age, first copyright 1964 by New Age Press , INC., is an interesting and mind altering perspective on esoteric Christianity, music composers and nature. Corinne Heline’s agenda is very clear. I feel one can apply or superimpose what is in her book on any belief system.

When I speak of agenda I also refer to the music composed by Richard Wagner and how this song echos as a Nazi patriotic song that Hitler loved. Well thank goddess he was a human being. I do not see it that way. Just because a person associates themselves with a particular opera or song does not mean that the same sentiment is carried on by another person. I denounce Hitler and Nazism.

My focus is on my concept of nature politics and music. This is a continuity of dependable currents that tell us of a seasonal change within the world around us and within us, and it is happening now ! Atheism, Secularism, Christianity, all religions or belief systems in general, art, and the sciences can benefit by this music for the good of humanity and nature and beyond. This is my agenda.

I ask that you enjoy this music as an individual and hopefully it will inspire you to feel the current and spiritual nature of autumn.

The 13 Original Clam Mothers by Jamie Sams

Your sacred path to discovering the gifts, talents and abilities of the feminine through the ancient teachings of the sisterhood.

The happy introvert by Elizabeth Wagle

A Wild and crazy guide for celebrating your true self. I am glad I found this book. It affirms what I have always known, that I am an introvert. Yes, we are outnumbered by extroverts. Artists and writers tend to be more inclined to go within for their enjoyment. I like staying at home and I am on the wild side, just like most domesticated cats. If you get the time please get this book because it is an informative and delightful read. It takes all types to make up the world. The reason some people have parties for their birthdays with the whole zoo and those that don’t is OK. Those of us that like the more private life do so happily…. and so it is..

The Women’s Encyclopedia Of Myths and Secrets by Barbara G. Walker

“[Diontsos].
Swoony type,
long hair, bedroom eyes,
cheeks like wine.”
― Euripides, The Bacchae

This is a book of wisdom and secrets. One of the best sources of information when seeking the underbelly of truth and knowledge mixed with initiation. It is a magic book as well as a fact filled book. I am amazed with the information contained in this book.

I use it as a source for all my research projects. A matriarchal support system that unites a global, archaic and historical understanding of women.

They Used To Call Me Snow White…But I Drifted.

Women’s Strategic Use Of Humor by Regina Barreca…

A MUST FOR ALL WOMEN!!!

The Woman’s Belly Book

The Woman’s Belly Book, Finding your true Center for more energy, confidence, and pleasure by Lisa Sarasohn,

This is a wonderful book and I recommend it to all women and their bellies…

“At this very moment, you’re part of a globally expanding circle of women who share this belly-celebrating adventure with you.”

This Is who I am, our beauty in all shapes and sizes by Rosanne Olson

This is an honest and open book about all women’s unique bodies. Photographer Rosanne Olson brings a collection of images of women and their bodies.

Her books include women of all ages, shapes and sizes. Each image takes on the personality of what one woman has to express about her life and unique body. The most inspirational quotes strike a chord of familiarity.

As 38-year-old Faye reflects,

“A favorite uncle of mine who disagrees with my tattoos likes to say that the body is a temple. I reply that my tattoos are the stained glass of my temple.”

Another woman Silja who is 35 says,

“I believe the advertising industry has done more to damage women’s self-concepts, happiness, and body image than almost anything else, including pornography and parental and peer influence. Music videos seem to run a close second.”

The point being, you will find a woman to identify with in Olson’s graceful and revealing masterwork.

http://www.rosanneolson.com/blog/

A Mantis Carol by Laurens Van Der Post

“In a sense you’re right. I think there is a way in which both black and white did regard the Bushman in his natural state as a kind of wild animal. But to do justice even to the unjust, as we are bound to do, I regret, if we are ever to understand this horrible business, by “taming,” they meant becoming “civilized” in the sense the term held for them at the time”

~ Laurens Van Der Post

I was given this book by my older brother Greg. He knew I was into the little insect called the Praying Mantis. A Mantis Carol is a deep, slow-moving and intense story about so many interesting elements of nature, a man, a woman and a Bushman. One becomes aware that the Praying Mantis is always lurking about in this story. This is not a lighthearted book but asks some extremely deep esoteric questions. It contains beautifully written words that bring forth images of nature..

The Dream And The Underworld by James Hillman

I love James Hillman. His book on dreaming helps us to understand the nature of dreaming.

James Hillman RIP!!

“The key here is indirection: if the soul wanders from the body in sleep, then our way of letting the soul return to concrete life must follow the same wandering course, an indirect meandering a reflective puzzling.”

~ James Hillman

I have not been able to sleep, this is the time when my mind goes wild. I reflect on bad things done, mistakes, anger, and people who I want to strangle. It is as if I hear these things whispered in my ear. This is the time when the shadow of our nature comes forth.

Are these thoughts ours alone?

James Hillman tells us not to sedate ourselves at these times. He asks us to listen to the children of the night. Listen and ride the conversation. He informs us that even during sleep we do not rest. Our mind goes on a journey into the underworld. Here is where a collective history blends with our own personal one.

Our soul screams to be heard and we need to listen. Not from our intellectual classified mind but from the part of our mind where symbols express themselves through feelings and emotions, through creatively, suffering, and blissful joy.