A Child's Solo Journey
Tara befriends a luna moth on her forbidden solo journey to Cumberland Falls where she has a life-changing experience.
The Embrace of a Water Spirit
Silk enters the dream space and meets a water spirit who draws her into a watery embrace.
The Ancient One & the River
Silk's childhood spirit friend rushes to rescue her from certain death
The Rescue
Tara commandeers a kyak and powers across the Cumberland River as the first responder in Silk's rescue.
The Magic of the Moment
Silk and Tara meet again when Silk returns to Cumberland Falls State Park to become the summer fire tower ranger.
Friendly Tension
Silk watches closely as Tara moves through the forest, at home among the boulders, cliffs and towering trees.
A Dream Realized
“There is a fire tower lore that when there is severe weather up here, there are two kinds of people, those who cower on the bed under the covers and those who are glued to the glass.”
Painting the World
Silk takes a creative approach to her summer task of painting the fire tower. She paints it with patterns of wind and clouds, flora and fauna.
Girl in a Gale
Tara becomes concerned about her creative and impulsive Fire Tower intern.
Silk & the Ancient One
The Ancient One had appeared when Silk was a small child playing along the bank of a creek. But in adolescence the wise advisor of Silk’s childhood retired to the backroads of her consciousness.
Great Bird of Prey
Tara becomes aware that Silk has tamed two hawks who have been harassing tourists. These hawks must be caught and relocated.
Myth of the Eagle Woman
Tara learns the legend of Raptor Ridge.
Mandala of Contraband
Silk is devastated about the need to capture the hawks. She creates a mandala of the hawk and the eagle feathers that she has found in the forest.
Forest Fire
Silk returns to free the hawk from the trap in the midst of the forest fire and is caught in the tower as it burns.
Rest in Peace
The Elders come to Silk's funeral and place the mandala of contraband in her coffin in a solemn gesture of honor.
Escaping the Cocoon
Tara works to restore the fire towers and recreate Silk's paintings. This process helps Tara free herself from the life trap she herself has created.
A Light Rain of Wisdom
Tara awakens in a blue void and catches a scroll drifting towards her. The wisdom of lifetimes fall directly into her awareness.