There's a lot to be said for poignancy. It's stark, sometimes bleak, always contrasting and always a hard-hitter. I love it, if only for its ability to emphasize understanding, comprehension and for the sudden epiphany of thought it can bring about in a person. Wind spinners have done that to me before, and I doubt they'll stop any time soon. There's something serene, contemplative and natural about watching the lights go out over the horizon, eschewing the safety of the sun in favor of its brilliant cousin, the moon. When dusk settles, it's a magical time as the light hits and reflects off the edges of the spinner, and when you're there to behold, oh behold, it's a marvelous thing indeed.
Wind spinners have been around for quite some time, and that means its design obviously has done something right. We have been in awe and watched them for centuries, even millennia now since ancient Greece produced them. They provide a focal point to wash away the worries of the day, let you get lost in their mesmerizing twirls. It's a small comfort when the day presses hard on your brow, but a comfort it is nonetheless. There are a number of reasons why this is, from the shape and contours to the colors it produces when struck by a beam of light, down to a very primal urge to be inspired. We have, as time wears on, been privy to insights and strings of thought that wouldn't have been possible were it not for a simple act of daydreaming. The wind spinner provides this in spades, I myself have gotten lost in its entrancing movement more than once and shortly after have come up with some thought or idea that I hadn't looked at in a similar light before.
The truly remarkable thing about them though, is how well-received they are in a number of industries and markets today. From lawn and garden to home dè(c)cor and gift, wind spinners span a wide berth of demographics and the people they're meant to sell to. This makes them available to numerous different types of people, young and old, male and female and everyone else in between. That in and of itself is a remarkable feat, as not many products can fit into such niches neatly like the wind spinner has. This impact on the markets is incredible, allowing multiple vendors to open up a section they might not have had before, increasing revenue and potentially shaping the face of a business. Few other products can say they have that kind of raw potential, that kind of clout.
Lastly, the wind spinner itself is an object that has stood the test of time. Though its form has changed somewhat, its overall function and stark beauty remain unabashedly bold. Wind spinners are here to stay, and will change the world around you if you let them.
