My Outer Space Adventure

“In spite of the odds, I am glad you found me”. 

I was on the dirt road under strong sun on the high desert world. Those unpaved roads that vanish into the horizon, in the middle of nowhere, leading me to somewhere: the infinite universe, whispering of an intimate outer space adventure and dream under a kaleidoscope sky.

The mystical allure of Mars 

It took me to approach Mars. St., landed on the Red Planet: Mars – no place for the faint-hearted – is dry, rocky, dusty and cold. It was very hard to find anything on Mars, only the wilderness and me, lived and survived, giving the sense of a journey in space and time, and beyond: a day on Mars is 24 hours and 37 minutes, a year on Mars is 687 Earth days; Gravity is much different on Mars than Earth, a human can jump three times higher; Mars has two moons: Phobos and Deimos.

My perspective changes being on Mars: from dawn to dusk, from big sky to tiny glowing stars, from inside to outside, from stillness to movement, from hot to chill, from limited to infinite. The Planet is bathed in warm light and lengthening shadows, coaxing the imagination, a land fit for gnomes and trolls. I gazed out from its huge round surface, the horizon line converging into infinity, faded away slowly, till reimagined. 

The spacetime was wild. I experienced a small amount of time dilation, shifting through time at a different pace than everything else around me. I ran and jumped, exploring the unknown tiny rocks stood there, as if a compass were leading me forward. Its unique tan, golden and brown color, and boundless natural beauty unfolds for a transformative and precise reflection within. 

The Mars’ celestial charm with vinyl records (small orbits) in harmony, pushed me to another dimension and effortlessly merged into a joyful melody, singing to my mind. 

The inspiring and thoughtful illustrations invited me to embrace it deeply, my emotion kept moving as I flipped through each page, my curious and adventurous spirit was awoken, day and night, not knowing my exact position as the sky began to darken. I met Sun, Moon, I nod grateful and mystical of Mars itself. I can’t take my eyes off those countless glowing stars, I saw and found the most unique Magic! 

The magnetic energy radiating out: the Healing 

I had spontaneous stops and sights along the way, traveling in outer space. Like a magnet, I kept getting drawn back to this weird planet, featuring thousands of huge and slow-growing Yucca plants, with its twisted, spiky limbs reaching skyward, and extraordinary rock formations, looking like something out of a dream, full of resilience and wonder in the vast landscape. 

Time truly revolves around the sun here. Slowing down to stare at the awe-inspiring powerful energy vortexes of those “trees”, the healing came. It was one of those moments I always find words impossible to describe, only can feel it, spiritual and surreal. I stood under unique “trees” around a strong wind on this empty planet, to find and surface our reserves of energy hidden deep within, to feel rejuvenation and introspection. 

The perspective of an Alien on another planet 

The mysterious alien spaceship (The Dome) took me to land on another planet I had never been. I opened a yellow color door to see another small world, wandering through this other-worldly wilderness and endless surprises. The custom-made wall art and in a floor planter greeted me. My eyes were drawn to the sitting area filled with a sofa and pillows with bohemian wall art and accessories along the sunlight, the shadow around the cactus and plants made it special. 

I climbed up to the loft and took a glimpse into aliens’ life and their great visual eye out of this world, day and night. There are five skylights on the top of the dome, the clear panes of the skylights let light in while offering the perfect looking glass for the clear blue sky, creating a deeper connection between indoors and outdoors. I stepped outside, into nature, in the course of movements through the dome.

On this planet, there were no humans to talk to, only aliens whispering to me. I felt a longing for it, as if the self which belongs to me wanted to surrender its existence and become one with it.  

You are a star 

The wind guides me where I belong, a planetary astronomy journey.

At this scale, Earth is a speck of sand, each step taken equal to 20 million miles through our solar system. I was traveling faster than the speed of light, till our intertwining souls met in the vast cosmos. 

In the night sky, it is very hard to miss Venus, you are the brightest; I saw you! You are slipping closer to the sun as it makes its orbit. Its crescent phase getting ever thinner until it finds its way in front of the sun, a new Venus. From Mercury to Saturn, celestial bodies move across the darkness, unfolding before me. 

I was amazed by the breathtaking Horsehead Nebula, capturing its intricate shapes and contrast star formation. It reminds of the detailed beauty that hides within the interstellar clouds, the new layers of glowing gas and dust that make the nebula such a stellar spectacle. 

I captured the breathtaking Whirlpool Galaxy, a stunning spiral locked in a gravitational dance with its companion, NGC5195. Located 31 million light-years away, this celestial masterpiece is home to star forming regions and a supermassive black hole at its core. 

As I explore the cosmos, I am reminded that we are part of something far greater, the life of the stars and the secrets of these fascinating galaxies millions of light years away. Everything is connected: Earth, Sky and beyond, all woven together in an intricate dance of existence, each whispering its story across time and space. It is about faith and wonder. 

The Art house at the outer space 

The wind caressed my hair along with the strong sun, as outside bending tress dance shadows over my face. My skin grew dry and I unwound myself. The bumpy dirt road continued to lead me discovering art and music in outer space, without end. 

I was deeply drawn to its unique and modern aesthetic and understated atmosphere, natural materials, humble and exquisite objects alike came together to create what I define as “harmonious living”, breathing an air of calmness and respect. 

The sunlight kisses every corner. Art connects us in this wilderness space. The original photographic artworks interpret the personal stories that I can’t find the words for, subverting the formal visual language of traditional painting and advertising, but the unspeakable becomes tangible in a way that is both gentle and strong. Perhaps the art and soul and holding it all together for us, speak of stories untold waiting to be drawn out by the innermost fancy of the observer, it is the relationship I find interesting and soulful. I held still to find the inspiration; I saw all the marvels of creation. 

I run on the vastness land in the dark, listening to heartbeat with swing melody of wind blowing through the trees, experiencing a feeling of freedom, the anticipation of what lies ahead, and becoming one with Mother Nature. It is not a lonely planet.  

The Space Journey continues

The dirt beneath the wheels behind me, as I left celestial objects slowly, transitioning to the dark tarmac of the paved road, returning to the normal path, like living in an epic dream, rooted in both the child and the adult within. The space journey was a mesmerizing experience that would etch an indelible memory for me, immune to the ravages of time. 

Oh! The universe is within, an amazing outer space adventure, a gift filled with hope and wonder, fueling my endless curiosity, resilience, and faith for what lies ahead.

“In Spite of the odds, I’m glad you found me.” 

“Same!”

Notes: I selected Joshua Tree at California State, where the Mojave Desert ecosystem meets the Colorado Deserts ecosystem. It is a truly magic place, it feels as if you are on another planet, out of this world, as my outer space adventure creative inspiration. This is my third time at Joshua Tree. I know I will return again and again. Those endless dirt roads always are one of most beautiful memories for me, evoking a sense of adventure and limitless possibilities, they promise the freedom of legends and the romance of poets, or anything you can imagine. May the high desert replenish your soul, and may you be inspired to transmit your gifts to others.