FNL_INSPIRED Vol 2_Spring

10 INSPIRED VOL 2 Welcome to my world of Fantasy, where I create imag- inative paintings, write and illustrate fairy tales, and communicate with the spirits of nature. Flowers, trees, mountains, and clouds are just a few of the fantastic and beautiful aspects of Mother Nature, and they are our friends. I love to share these feelings of love for the world around us. I also have a deep adoration for great works of art throughout the ages. I can’t imagine a world without art to uplift and inspire us. This includes great literature, music, paintings, dance, drama, film, and photography. Through my Oracle Card deck Inspirational Visions , I’m delighted to share these feelings about the love of life, which gives me great joy. I enjoy talking about these things very much and am always glad when others ex- perience similar feelings. I understand, of course, that our lives have many ups and downs, successes and pit- falls. We are only human beings, but we also have the ability to soar to great heights. We may live in a hum- drum world where we have to do ordinary things such as making a living, but we don’t have to feel bogged down by this. The very miracle of being alive is such an awesome thing! When you contemplate this fact, it can bring such happiness. All of humankind has deep-seat- ed hopes and desires that may lie dormant inside of our hearts. You may have forgotten or buried these sweet dreams since childhood. As we progress through life, we may develop feelings that these imaginative ideas and aspirations might seem too “unrealistic” or child- ish. But try not to feel that way. These wonderful ideas and feelings of our youth live eternally deep within our hearts and are yearning for us to remember them. Once we discover them again, we can reawaken them, and they will bring us tremen- dous joy. They will contribute to your innate creativity, which we all have. Everyone has within them several gifts. These may be artistic talents that come in many forms. The world of art has many aspects, and there is a place for everyone. It could include the art of cook- ing, sewing, gardening, singing, and sculpting, as well as the familiar arts of music, literature, painting, dance, and drama. I urge people of all ages, both the young and young at heart, to meditate in your own little private space about what gifts you would like to develop, and what would give you happiness. I have developed a method that I call “Mind Painting,” in which I meditate, with my eyes opened or closed. I let my imagination fly, and vari- ous images and ideas will come to me. If you try this you will find that it’s like a stream of consciousness of WELCOME TO MY FANTASY by Judy Mastrangelo