Towers of Humans

Written from Central Texas after the Fourth of July floods, 2025.

Castilles in spain

There are villages in Spain that have competed for hundreds of years in the building of Castilles -- human towers. This photo was taken at a nationwide competition. It's nuts. There are humans willing to climb to the heights of 11 people high (the record, for now).

The most impressive part of this whole craziness is a dance between physics and spirituality. Look at the bottom of the tower. The majority of the community is facing in, pushing in, bracing each other so that there is enough strength shared and focused to get those kids on the top, to the top.

There is a stunning amount of power being generated. You can even see it.

I offer up this idea to all of us right now. Everyone has hands bracing their shoulders and the strength of hundreds under their feet.

It must be noted that the amazing humans climbing to the top are young girls, courageous and strong as only young girls can be. If anyone falls, the strength of the base catches them. The same strength can also help them climb to the stars.

Peace be with y'all.