13 articles tagged with sacred geometry
When I first visited Bloomington to give a guest lecture at Indiana University's Risk Management program, I expected the typical Midwest flatlands. Instead, I discovered a verdant paradise of limestone ridges, glacial lakes, and forests that transform into a kaleidoscope...
The first time I stepped into Marrakech's autumn light, I was struck by how the shadows cast perfect geometric patterns across the ochre walls—a living demonstration of the mathematical principles that have guided Moroccan design for centuries. While most visitors...
As someone who's called India home for several years now, I've developed a particular fondness for Mumbai's chaotic symphony. The city exists in fascinating contradictions – ancient temples beside gleaming skyscrapers, extreme wealth alongside humbling poverty, and serene coastal views...
I've always believed that travel destinations, like well-designed algorithms, reveal their true elegance when you look beyond the surface patterns. When my coding team suggested a winter retreat to Negril, I initially dismissed it as just another beach destination. But...
The Ganges whispers ancient secrets as it flows through Rishikesh, carrying centuries of spiritual seekers' prayers downstream. When I arrived here last spring, exhausted from Chennai's corporate demands and seeking respite, I didn't expect to find mathematical perfection in the...
Prague isn't just another European destination—it's a living mathematical masterpiece. The Golden Ratio appears everywhere from the Old Town Square's layout to the spiraling staircases of medieval towers. When I first visited with my college roommate (now my go-to travel...
The moment my tiny propeller plane began its descent over Raja Ampat's scattered emerald islands, I knew I'd found something sacred. Tears welled in my eyes—not from fear of the bumpy landing, but from the overwhelming geometric perfection below. Patches...
The sun was setting over the hills of Lambaré as I sat sipping tereré with a group of local artists discussing the geometric patterns in traditional Paraguayan ñandutà lace. This moment—unplanned and authentic—perfectly encapsulates what makes this often-overlooked suburb of...
There's something about Zurich that resonates with the blockchain architecture I work with daily—a perfect harmony of decentralized elements functioning as one elegant system. As I stepped off my flight at Zurich Airport last summer, I wasn't just arriving in...
When the winter sun casts its golden hue across Hampi's boulder-strewn landscape, something magical happens. The ancient granite formations—shaped over millions of years—reveal themselves as nature's perfect playground for climbers seeking both physical challenge and spiritual connection. Having lived in...
The moment I stepped off the local bus in Bandipur, time seemed to slow down. Prayer flags fluttered against the backdrop of the Himalayan foothills, and the golden afternoon light bathed the traditional Newari architecture in a warm glow. After...
The air in Cairo carries stories thousands of years old – you can almost feel them entering your lungs with each breath, becoming part of you. That's what happened to me last fall when I finally made the journey to...
Standing at the edge of the Mediterranean, with the spring breeze carrying whispers of ancient civilizations, I felt the familiar tingle in my fingertips that comes with proximity to places of power. Libya isn't exactly on most travelers' radar—especially not...