Avebury

In Avebury there is the largest circle of stones in England. Stonehenge fails to compare. The stones are set in concentric circles that extend a mile in each direction. An ariel view makes it look like the fertility rite it is. Amazing in that it has been around and remains around after all this time.

Heimat

The Germans have a concept called Heimat. The idea is essentially the notion of connection in the present including the people and place where this happens. This is not an excusive German idea although it originated there.



One can have Heimat in a new country with new acquaintences or more likely where you are from. The connection that is shared with others in an environment in which you develop is Heimat. But the catch is that you can also not have Heimat in this situations. It depends.



On occasion, and you often feel it, there are relationships and places that seem to generate a synergistic effect on yourself. You are more productive, optimistic, and welcome. That is Heimat.



The Germans - and others - still cannot define Heimat. It has to be experienced