Happy and Free
About this page
In Memory of a Beloved Mentor
This page is a tribute to Carole’s life motto: Happy and Free.
Her spirit was joyful and untamed, and this page celebrates the pillars of her life: health, art, and spiritual practice.
Carole's Vision for Miracle Cafés
Carole Antun envisioned Miracle Cafés as sanctuaries for spiritual nourishment and community connection. These spaces were to be adorned with her vibrant artwork, offering a serene environment where visitors could enjoy delicious meals, engage in meditation, and explore literature that fosters personal growth. Carole’s dream was to create a haven where art and spirituality intertwine, inspiring all who enter to embark on their own journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.
Health
"I live a drug-free life, celebrating God’s gifts to humanity."
Carole believed that health was a spiritual path. She trusted in the healing power of nature and avoided pharmaceutical medications her entire life — relying solely on marijuana, which she considered a divine herb.
Before discovering marijuana, Carole suffered from daily seizures. She was unable to read or write. After using cannabis, her seizures stopped — she could read, enjoy books, and write for the first time.
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Carole’s stance was clear: pharmaceuticals were destructive to humanity. Her experience with a family friend — a brilliant psychiatrist who was pressured to prescribe drugs or risk losing his license — deeply shaped her belief. She believed the system prioritized profit over healing.
Even as she neared the end of her life, Carole proudly shared that she took no medications — a rare feat in a time when the national average was 7+ medications per person. She considered cannabis a sacred alternative to pharmaceuticals and promoted it passionately — even when it was illegal.
She often quoted the Bible, saying, “Every seed-bearing plant is for our meat,” reminding everyone that God gave us plants to heal.
A Course in Miracles
A Course in Miracles was the spiritual foundation of Carole’s life. Though controversial to some, Carole loved the challenging discussions and soul-deep connections she made through it.
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Carole loved the sense of community and spiritual awakening she found in Course in Miracles groups. She would often travel to Unity Churches across the country, seeking out kindred spirits and engaging in thoughtful, healing conversations.
She was a teacher and a student of the Course, holding gatherings and workshops to explore its principles of forgiveness, perception, and divine love.
Art and Creative Expression
Carole celebrated art in all its forms. She wasn’t just a painter — she was a fierce supporter of everyone’s creative gifts.
One of her favorite events was “You Are a Star” — a salon-style evening where guests shared their talents for 15 minutes each. Whether it was poetry, music, or storytelling, Carole would watch with tears of joy, fully seeing the beauty in everyone.
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Carole believed that each person was born to shine — and she made sure they knew it. Her salons were filled with laughter, tears, and celebration. She saw art not just as talent, but as spirit made visible.
As a painter, Carole’s work was colorful, emotional, and infused with spiritual energy. Her galleries often doubled as community spaces for celebration and transformation.
Art Gallery
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