In the Stars
Model: Jovanna Garza & Isaiah Treviño; Photographer: Marie Agustin; Stylists: Lily Davis & Alexia Pedroza; HMUA: Thao Thai; Set Designer: Kaili Ochoa
By Sara Presas
The enchanting stars in the sky light up the pathway. The air feels cool and crisp as I walk down the road. I close my eyes as I let the imagination move within me. The creative ideas I never thought I would have flow through my head. Although in the depths of darkness, I feel at ease here as the stars emerge and twinkle with brilliance. In the quiet stillness of these nights, the twinkling beauties speak a language older than words as they remind us of our unique place in the universe.
Growing up, I have always found it hard to create ideas and gain inspiration for various works and projects going on in my life. One way that has helped me overcome this slump is by going outside and looking at the stars at night. The stars guided me through paths of darkness both in the moment and through various challenges in life. Not only have they guided me in times when I need imagination, but they have also been used as a guide for many individuals in ancient times through their particular navigation system. This shows their special significance beyond the past, present, and future, as they are like shimmering diamonds in the sky that we will always be lucky enough to have right as we step outside.
“They are the guardians of our dreams, the beacons illuminating our aspirations' paths.”
But why do they help clear our minds? The stars are like the storytellers of the skies. Just as we are looking for inspiration from them, the stars tell us stories through their wondrous constellations that light up the dark sky, filling minds with creative ideas. They are the guardians of our dreams, the beacons illuminating our aspirations' paths. They lead us to significant ideas that show our drive for passion and ambition that ignite the beauty of wonder in our hearts and minds.
Whenever I go to the stars for inspiration, I like to think I am in the stars and picture myself in the sky with them. Although surrounded by darkness, the stars around me help me wonder beyond my imagination. Among the stars is a realm of beauty where the laws of physics are pushed to their limits and the boundaries of knowledge are being expanded. Being one with the stars embraces the infinite possibilities of imagination and inspiration-filled thoughts, majesties, wonders, and dreams that ignite the human mind with a singular spark.
Despite their distance from us, being with the stars feels intimate, as if each one holds a secret, longing to be discovered, just as how we all have thoughts and ideas that are yet to be truly discovered. For in their luminous shine, we find solace and a sense of wonder that transcends the boundaries of time and space.
Embarking on this journey to be one with the stars guides me into infinite possibilities and wonders I never thought I could have. Relying on these shining diamonds for inspiration allows me to stay motivated and determined as I face the various challenges and obstacles that life brings me.
As I gaze at the stars throughout the night, I feel a sense of kinship with the distant beauties that twinkle right above me. I feel a sense of peace and acceptance while reflecting on the numerous thoughts scattering through my head that inspire my future works. I feel a sense of awe and humility surrounded by them, which fosters a sense of belonging as if I have come home to my most authentic self.
