Mickey the Gnome

“You can see more with your inner eyes looking outward than you can with your outer eyes looking inward. Since you’re using your imagination to create your world, you might as well make it a good blend of peace and adventure.”

“Humans seem very skittish about going out of bounds when it comes to using the imagination. Out of bounds is how you grow, so maybe try it some time.”

“If you’re a guy, try buying yourself some flowers. See what it feels like. Maybe it’s like you’re meeting someone new. It’s a safe relationship, every time. You and plants are a match made in heaven.”

“Some old ideas are better cut right from their stems so that new ones can sprout. No reason to clog your mind with stuff you don’t want to grow.”

“Vintage is a state of mind. If you think things were better ‘back then’ then you are going against change. Let me tell you, change is where the fun is.”

“Have you ever wondered why people dry flowers from certain occasions and keep them? The event is recorded in the flower, and you can re-experience that energy later. It’s dried schmaltz!”

“When the sun hits things just right, you can see layers of colors in things you thought were flat. It can be a mind bender, for sure.”

“The desert has the most secretive wildlife. With all that sun, you have to be creative about how not to be burnt to a crisp. Cold-blooded beasts reign there, but do they believe in the sun?”

“Color is not only pigment, but it’s also light. You have associations with color that shape your mood. Check it out sometime.”