Spiral of Movement

Alexander was fascinated by the circular movements of the fans. An intriguing story, by Luz, about a neurotypical child, for the Special Feature. A Different Truths exclusive.

Alexander’s eyes were fixed to the ceiling. All the time he was wondering about the fast sequence of the blades in the ventilator. As if magic, the movement seems to be sort of a moving mandala, a fractal of seconds spinning around endlessly. Many times, he got distracted during class, missing the song or the story. Minutes later he focused on the workbook.

Mrs. Sharon, the kindergarten teacher, asked his mom if Alexander would do that at home too. She replied:

–       Yes, of course! He has a fascination with the circular speed of the fans.

It was not an atypical behavior at all, but other kids in the class were busy with toys and another type of distractions.

It was not an atypical behavior at all, but other kids in the class were busy with toys and another type of distractions. None had an interest in the fans.

One day, while waiting in line to pay for the groceries at the supermarket, Alexander noticed a round object for sale in the stand next to the cashier. He pointed at it and asked.

–         Mommy, is that to turn on the fans?

She then explained that it was used as a cooking thermometer, but it certainly looked like the dial used to turn on the fans.

Mom tilted her head for a few seconds to observe what Alexander was pointing at. She then explained that it was used as a cooking thermometer, but it certainly looked like the dial used to turn on the fans. A man right behind couldn’t resist his curiosity and interrupted with a comment.

–         Excuse me please… I am amazed that the boy would have keen interest in a knob such as this one.  Normally, children won’t. His wondering results quite interesting. At his age, I mean.

Mom smiled and said “Thanks”.

On Sunday they went to the appliance store to get a new TV. Mom, dad and the little brother.

While walking through the aisle, Alexander saw at least hundred fans blowing air at high speed.

While walking through the aisle, Alexander saw at least hundred fans blowing air at high speed. He also noticed bigger shiny fans on the ceiling of the store.

–         Mom! Dad! Look!

After two hours and another one looking at fans, the family went home. One big box and a smaller one. Dad decided that Alexander could have a new fan and that he himself could try to arm it, with his help. All the pieces were on the floor. The paper with instructions too. But Alexander could not read yet complicated stuff. The diagram was observed, it had numbers for each part.

–         Numbers are OK., said Alexander.

Alexander was left with his task while dad put the basic connections for the new plasma television. When dad returned to check what the son had achieved with numbers, he found all the parts still spread on the floor. Then he noticed it!!

–         “Alexander!!” – Dad screamed in astonishment.

Four blades were loaded with colours.

Alexander reacted with shaking hands. Mom and little brother rushed in and stared too. Four blades were loaded with colours.

“Blue… Lots of blue…. Like a Van Gogh’s painting… A whimsical mind!”– Dad was thinking aloud while he marveled at the sight. Then he started to laugh. There were exactly four yellow stars, trees, flowers, birds, a huge moon, a pathway to the moon, a child walking on it, a flowing stream, a whale in it, a white house, little creatures, a floating door… Tiny miracles.

That night Alexander slept under a kaleidoscope of spelled dreams, spheres of lights, a spiral of movement, roads taken to another universe!

That night Alexander slept under a kaleidoscope of spelled dreams, spheres of lights, a spiral of movement, roads taken to another universe! The realm conceived by a greater sense of realism.

– Alexander, let’s get ready for school. –  Mom called after turning off the fan.

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