Somewhere beyond the bounds of a human mind exists a land of imagination. It's easy to access, and yet, there are many who have never entered its miraculous lands. Only the masters of creation can dwell inside this realm, and to a lot of people it is better than their home world. It brings happiness and being part of it tends to give a sense of belonging to somewhere, something that's not necessarily available to them in the home world. This land is where everything people have imagined will come to life and each has their own story to tell. It's a place where inspiration flows in the air endlessly, blowing through the realm like a tender breeze, from mountains to forests, from deserts to settlements and from seas to stars. Our minds are connected here and passion for creation is burning inside our hearts. It's up to us to fill the void with ideas and share them with each other so we can enjoy our time here even more. Let the brushes be guided by our imagination, let them form words and paint pictures that we desperately want to get out of our minds so they could maybe spark inspiration within others.
It's the season of the bright sun and how it smiles for us in the sky. But it's also the time for a very extraordinary event in the land of imagination. It's something that occurs once in a year and it excites the creators and the thrill and inspiration can almost be felt in the air. I am just a bystander here, but with utmost curiosity I will watch from the side how others will join the fun and bring delight feelings to each other. This moment has been awaited for a while and finally its time has come.
I am walking away from a small settlement. I can feel the excited tension in the air, even when I began to stroll towards the white sand beach. The wind is blowing, scattering joyful messages wherever there is somebody to hear them and as I feel it touch my skin and play with my hair, I get an impression that it's thrilled as well. It has blown aside all the clouds in the sky and although it isn't late yet, an ocean of stars is hanging above the world, holding a deep color of purple and all the twinkling stars are shining brighter than ever. It's a clear sign that something wonderful is going to happen. The soft green grass beneath my feet is billowing in the wind and I think they are just as ready to witness something remarkable to happen as I am.
Eventually I make it to the beach, the grass underneath my feet turning into sand, and my footprints are leaving marks on it as I keep getting closer to the body of water. The waves are playfully crashing against the shore and I know that they are going to have their part in this event. I can see some birds, all of them having a stunning plumage – somebody has truly done a magnificent job creating them – as if they are waiting for something grandeur to occur as well. They are singing with beautiful voices and the winds sing with them.
Other people have gathered at the beach as well. Excited murmuring, laughter and cheerful chattering are filling the air. I think it's quite magical how an event like this would bring such a large number of people together, just to make each other happy. Sometimes we forget how lovely people – even strangers – can be.
Everyone and everything is waiting – and we're all ready.
Then the long-waited magic starts to happen. I can see the change in water occurring first. The seafoam in the gorgeous green water which the waves are gently pushing towards the shore is starting to look for a different form, to make an entity. Slowly but majestically the water begins to rise together with the seafoam, embracing each other and it seems like they're sculpting a statue. However, this creation is very much alive and even before it has managed to make its form complete, it's moving around, swaying from side to side. And soon it has taken the desired shape, revealing a form of a humanoid lady, having gentle facial features, carefully molded by water and seafoam. She looked at the purple sky above us, waiting for something else to happen, because one guest of honor hadn't appeared yet.
But we didn't have to wait for long for her appearance. A few of the brilliant stars that were sparkling like diamonds fell from their place as shooting stars. A cloud of stardust started to gather around, swirling like a whirlpool in heaven. And just like the seafoam earlier, it was seeking for a different form, to manifest itself onto this world that had waited for her appearance. And somewhere from the vortex of sparkling stardust emerged another entity, gliding in the sky and bits of stardust would sprinkle from her dress as she moved.
Now that they both are here, it officially marks the beginning of this event. The both entities, the one who came from seafoam and the one who came from stardust, they both raised their brushes to the air, signaling to the gathered crowd to follow their example. And so they did, countless artists raised their own brushes to the air as well and magical energy would light up their tools of creation. Some brushes started to glow in green and some in purple light. It was an indicator of how some of the people would feel pulled to the sea, and others for the stars. The tension in the air had probably intensified after the revelation of the two entities, but soon they were gone, the one in the sky turning into stardust and the one in the sea became just seafoam again. But they left behind inspiration and joy of creation and these sensations would stay for a while and guide the brushes of artists.
Everyone would then scatter around and go to wherever they wanted; maybe in their little dens where they would do their magic or maybe to some relaxing place where they can feel at ease for first before engaging in the game they have wanted to partake in. I'm just lingering around, following my own individual path, but at the same time, I keep a watchful and curious eye on what the others around me are doing.
And oh, I can see so much enjoyment all around me! I can see how people are breathing life into various creatures that originally came from the mind of a fellow creator. They are filling this realm of imagination with beings that can run through the vast plains, wander in the mysterious forests, explore the deepest and most secret depths of the sea, soar in the skies and dance among the clouds and hide in the darkest of shadows, not necessarily having good intentions in mind. The cast of characters is huge and during this time of the year, this place is their stage, because they are the true stars of this show.
And somehow our world of imagination feels more vibrant now. The colors around us, they're so bright, it's like they've been painted to better accommodate the creatures of our minds. It's beautiful, even magical. I enjoy my strolls throughout the realm wholeheartedly and everywhere I look I can see pieces of magnificent art. It doesn't matter which side you are on – whether you draw your inspiration from the foam of the sea or from the dust of stars – for the pure enjoyment of gifting your fellow creators with what you have made for them is a delightful thing. The game is fun, but the most important part is how you can bring tiny bits of happiness.
So let your brushes paint on the canvas with joy! May the seafoam or stardust be your ink which will grant you the ability to conjure up beautiful works of art. And your passion for art that resides deep in your heart, let it show and keep creating so you can make someone smile today. That itself is a win. I hope from the bottom of my heart that your inspiration will flourish and it will last throughout the entire month when brushes work hard, not just for their own enjoyment, but to bring happiness for everyone.
