Twice this week I have dreamt, and vividly, like in HD or something, that I’m in the ocean on a kind of day when the waves come at you high and then break rough at the shore. The kind of day we like from time to time when we’re at the beach playing around letting the waves beat us down a bit, that kinda fun day. Except I always end up catching the worst of it since I don’t like to venture too far out, and so the waves really pound me. My hubby always tells me honey come by me and ride the wave out a bit.
But I’m too chicken so I stay close to the shore to take them head on, and after just a while I feel beat up and exhausted and don’t want to play anymore. But in these dreams, oh in these dreams I go out far enough to meet the waves before they break, heart thumping and a bit apprehensive, but no matter, I turn my back to them and let them carry me. No resistance, no pounding. I stay in the ocean a long time. Relaxing. Through the ups and downs…ups and downs.
Hummm….dreams can be a freaky. I seldom remember my dreams to begin with. Nope, not even lotto numbers pop up, ever. So this rare and lifelike repeat dream sequence was worth a thought. What’s up with those dreams? I don’t know. Maybe it’s that the world seems barely able to support the weight of its chaotic state right now. I mean, the images on TV are alarming on so many levels. Maybe some of that is what stirred up my sleep mode. Or, on a smaller and more personal scale, maybe it’s that I’m anticipating the inevitable seasons coming my way. I’m no dreams expert, but after some pondering I’m guessing it’s the latter. That this recurring subconscious filmstrip of mine must have something to do with my being change-challenged. Well you know. I’ve written about it before — how this decade will likely bring me major changes, how change alters my white blood count, etc., etc. So it’s no wonder a dream or two of the sort would sneak into my little brain.
Waves. Each different, unpredictable, in constant movement. And still, I saw myself somewhat unnerved but willingly riding the waves of change. How encouraging. How cool is that?
Sweet dreams to you.
Dreams pass into the reality of action. From the actions stems the dream again; and this interdependence produces the highest form of living. – Anais Nin
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
All I dream in in concrete blocks these days, but like me, you resist change. I’ve learned sometimes to just ride the wave and see where it leads.
This is my all time favorite:
God grant me
the serenity to accept
the things I cannot change,
the courage to change
the things I can,
and the wisdom
to know the difference.
Hmmm, thought-provoking. I think we are all riding the waves these days. Sometimes it seems like we’re caught up in a never-ending “perfect storm” and hold on only through our faith. I, for one, also detest change, (as a matter of fact, once an attorney we both worked with at one point, not JCC, snapped at me “You are the most change-resistant person I have ever known!”)but I have learned that the more I resist it, the harder it comes at me. So, I just take a deep breath and let the waves rush over me. Eventually I can breathe again. Beautifully written, amiga, as always.
B – that other story you just emailed me connected to this…priceless. Thanks for the laugh.
Our memories link and intertwine, no? In a mixture of laughter and tears.
No doubt. Thank God.
Connie,
Thanks for sharing your dream. I think that most of us… even those of us that won’t admit to it, are apprehensive about change. And funny enough there are two constants in life: God and change!
God Bless you and the family… and maybe you should follow Ray riding the waves once in a while… change can be exhilarating too! 😎
God and change — so true. Thank you Panchi, blessings to you and yours as well.
I see the dream a bit different than you.
The dream is a confirmation of how brave you are; that no matter how painful the tests are, you with your Faith, confront the tests head on and always come out victoriously. You always meet the tests (waves) before they (brake) become a threat. God and Your Faith drive (carry) you. That’s why there is no resistance, no pounding, through the ups and downs.
IT IS A CONFIRMATION OF WHO YOU ARE!
Hi Connie:
Just read your “wave” dream description and was intrigued. I personally have found that as we become more and more spiritual and begin to “connect” to a higher level of consciousness which consequently opens up the lines of communication (through prayer and our actions), our dreams form a direct telephone line, if you will, that service many different outlets of our lives (i.e., sometimes a prophecy of things to come; sometimes a real “message” from people we love who have passed on; sometimes a description of a real problem in our lives that needs resolving; etc.).
Over the years, I have made a conscious effort to remember my dreams. They say we have multiple dreams at night; however, I believe that the most pertinent ones occur “just” before you wake up and these are the ones that merit writing down on a piece of paper or running to the computer and typing out as soon as possible. It is also my belief that these particular dreams carry an important message; however, the meaning is not always clear until a few days later, if not longer. Remembering dreams requires “practice” and a determination to want to remember. By writing them down as soon as you wake up, you begin a process of awareness within yourself and the more you do it, the easier it becomes to remember. I have found myself reviewing the pages of description about my dreams and then saying: “Oh yes – – now I know what that dream was about” – – almost as if I have to have the dream first, and then the action takes place.
However, there are very few people in the world who know how to “properly” interpret dreams. Sometimes, the dream appears to be easy to figure out, when in fact, it might have an entirely different meaning. There are symbols within the dreams that have great significance. Anyway you look at it, dreams are incredibly important in our lives because they delve into the inner soul of each and every one of us.
As far as your dream is concerned, my first thought after reading it, was that you are facing your “fears” and the adversity in your life head-on, and finally getting past the break of the wave. Once you found yourself on the other side of the struggle, you began to relax and “go with the flow” or the “tide,” as it were. And yes, I believe it’s quite possible that your dream involves “change,” but this is also something that only you can know.
Sorry to be so “wordy” about the subject. It’s just that dreams are a very important part of my own life and I thought I would relate my feelings and beliefs to you on the subject.
Take care,
Love,
Joyce
Thank you Tucci for your confidence in me and words of encouragement.
Joyce – your comments are always appreciated. Thank you for your helpful insight, it’s great.