But this prison has an air of illusion about it once you realize that you built it and locked yourself inside. Having erected the barriers it feels trapped by, the mind should be able to take them down. From that viewpoint, it becomes every person's choice to take responsibility for his own inner reality. On one side, the old conditioning tells us that we will hurt worse if we try to break free. On the other, the impulse toward freedom is urging us to discover that all limitations are at bottom false.
Spring is a time for renewal and hope.
It is with the hope of discarding false limitations that Moondance brings to you our current selections. Creativity is built upon our impressions of the world around us, as our Featured Poet Christina-Marie and our Featured Artists so clearly illustrate, and our myriad thoughts on love and life, which are highlighted in this issue's Fiction department. An essential element in the creative process is a feeling of safety, even if it is only a momentary respite from the day's tasks. The delicate process of putting one's thoughts down on paper or planning an artistic piece is best expressed in safety and solitude. The many sides of safety are also featured in this issue, from the pros and cons of gun ownership, discussed in the Opinion section, to health and cybersafety tips which are found in our Columns.