I had an interesting exploration with this weeks 52 Figments question: 2.5.06 :: [Part One] What does heaven mean to you? I first tried words. Then I tried an automatic drawing, while I kept my frame of mind geared to 'heaven'. Then I tried to explain rationally the image I obtained intuitively. THEN to meet the gallery display requirements, I had to condense all that to fit a 499x361 pixel space! It was a challenge to get the gist of all the verbal explorations to 'small poem size', but I'm happy with the results. Original uncolored drawing underneath... My tree of consciousness: feet on the ground, but aware of Mystery which surrounds. I am from Her birthed, yet know my solitary worth. Within me is an ebon flame, a fire which empowers Being. With my Will, I can make of my world a heaven - here on earth. It begins in my mind, each choice that bears fruit, from mind to hand to deed. This life of dynamic balance, this is joy to me. JAL, 2-8-06