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Thanks for this idea. I have always called my closed eye trips Eyescapes and always wanted to paint them. A whole series of Eyescapes. Sadly, Iā€™m not a very good painter. Will try word paints.

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Thank - you for the permission to close my eyes, I tend to think that I am wasting time not reading, looking at messes at home that I need to clean up, PW that needs addressing. Your story shows me how closing my eyes can help transport me to something/somewhere that I can write about!

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From the mouth of babes-a cliche but so true!

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Lou, I remember doing something similar as a child. I didn't see "things", when I closed my eyes, as much as nebulous color shapes. I remember thinking the color shapes were wise and wonderful beings from another dimension. Who knows, maybe they were! Thank you for sharing your prompt and your wisdom šŸ’—.

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Jon, will be seeing you on stage accepting that gold naked guy. They are heavier than they look!

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I saw this video clip ofJon on his Instagram - I wondered who was taking the video. I love that you are going to the Oscars, too!

When I close my eyes as Louā€™s prompt asked us to do today, I will see you and Jon dancing your way up the red carpet, real or virtual. Dance on, you two curious creatives! šŸŽ¶ā¤ļøā¤ļøšŸŽ¶

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Crying with gratitude for Wise Lou, thank you Lou, & Alexa. Thank you IJ, Suleika and congratulations Jon. Iā€™m rooting for myself, and Iā€™m rooting for yā€™all.

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That is so wise and wonderful, Lou! Thank you.

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Thank you, Lou! You have given me so much to think about and appreciate.

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Strange that as I was reading this prompt, I was listening to a song called Anywhere Away From Here by Rag'n'Bone Man and P!nk and it kinda fit with the prompt.

Thank you Lou for this amazing and much needed prompt!

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What a sweet and calming thing to do. Thank you for being so clever, Lou!

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Thank you, Lou, for this fantastic idea!

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