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This morning, at my favourite park, I walked the trails again until I came to my beloved field. It is a huge, beautiful space, pristine, surrounded by the most luscious trees. I love the way the sky opens, so vast and free. I spread my arms to the sky, feeling miracles shining in. My goals are powerful, but the way to them must be made clear. Oftentimes, I’m unsure how to reach my desires. I am a dreamer and artist, so the concrete steps to get from where I am now to my destination seem to elude me. However, being in nature and hearing music in my mind at all times, refreshes and nourishes me. I believe that all of this, all the music, all the work and practice, all the passion, originate in the mind, so, if I can imagine my dream in keen detail, it is already happening. It is actually quite effective, for example, to practice music mentally. One need not always play it physically, so this is one more testament to me that any action of the mind carries great power. There are constant melodies and scenes playing in my mind….operas, or movies. Being in a natural setting is essential for me to thrive. The sublime sensation of communing with sky and clouds and rays of sun and growing, breathing trees remains with my throughout the day…then I sit to play the piano, and all that sunshine and birdsong pours out through my fingers.