A place outside of a place, a time outside time, the world that we travel in dreams and meditation is as real as this one is. Real is all in perception, and you can affect change in yourself from this place of meditation as you can in the physical world. Sometimes the journey within is just as important as the journey without. In this place, this traveler has created a world in her minds eye. We see pieces of earth free floating and unconnected to each other. A sacred spring wells up at the feet of a goddess figure. The tree of life appears before her with the light of truth shining from behind. Paths float, and can be chosen, or not. The traveler passes along, deep in meditation, a light scarf serving as a connection between the worlds. This is a place of safety and introspection. White doves pass far off in the distance, spiritual guides, there to assist if called upon. 11''x17'' acrylic and Berol Prismacolor pencils on Illustration board. By Mickie Mueller