9. The Spiral of Rainbows

Rainbows move in spirals, arcs of light curling across sky and earth, folding colour and energy into patterns both fleeting and eternal. Each band carries a story of light meeting water, of refracted rays tracing curves that defy straight lines. To follow the spiral of a rainbow is to witness wonder, transformation, and connection in motion.

I stand after a storm, watching a rainbow stretch across the horizon. Its colours twist subtly, spiralling toward unseen points, folding the sky into a promise of beauty. Each hue merges and returns, bending light in loops that shift with every step I take. The rainbow is alive in its motion, never static, always unfolding.

Nature mirrors this spiral everywhere. Water whirls in eddies and currents, winds curl in invisible arcs, and clouds spiral in ever-changing shapes. Even sunlight filters through leaves in delicate spirals, casting shadows that move and fold with the day. Every curve, every twist, carries energy forward while echoing what came before.

Life reflects this spiral. Moments of joy, connection, and discovery return in unexpected ways. Lessons repeat, insights unfold, and opportunities curl back into our paths. Each encounter, each choice, spirals outward, intertwining with the arcs of others’ lives. The spiral of the rainbow reminds us that beauty, insight, and wonder are never linear—they move in loops, layers, and returning curves.

I raise my hand, tracing the invisible arcs in the air, feeling the spiral of colour extend into the world around me. In its motion, I sense continuity, possibility, and the quiet persistence of transformation. Rainbows, like life, do not end; they spiral, fold, and shine endlessly, inviting us to follow their arcs with awe and presence.