Thursday, December 30, 2010

Misperception


source: by Hajj Flemings

Dream #35: My eyeglasses snapped in half.

Sometimes I have weird dreams about my contact lenses too.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Road Trip


Dream #34: Driving down a country road. I'm with a few of my girlfriends. The sun is shining and our windows are rolled down. "Time passes unhindered."

Longing for summer...

Friday, December 17, 2010

Lost in Saṃsāra, II

Dream #32 cont.: Heavy snow. We're in the old family van and our mother is driving. It's getting dark now and the road is packed with snow and ice.

It's late. We'll never make it to our destination. We look for a safe place to park.

I felt a deep sadness upon waking from this dream. I think our mom had hoped to carry us further than she was able. The snow seems to be a metaphor for the intermediary stage between heaven and earth.

"This continual ache of the heart is a blessing that when fully accepted can be shared with all." -Pema Chödrön

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Lost in Saṃsāra, I


Dream #32: I'm downtown. A storm is rolling in. It suddenly begins to hail. Chunks of ice are bouncing off of cars in the street. I'm being pelted. I run for cover in a nearby shop. I'm soaked. There is slush in my hair.

Where are my sisters? I hope they're not stuck out in the downpour.

worry, sadness, retreat.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Ascent

Dream #31: I'm in a bustling city. I feel only mild concern that I've lost sight of the group I was with. I take an unusual, open-air elevator several floors up. It feels like I am levitating.


source: by Chris Lynch

Perspective, uncertainty, career

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Old Failures


source: by Lararuthless.com

"Last night, as I was sleeping,
I dreamt -- marvelous error!—
that I had a beehive
here inside my heart.
And the golden bees
were making white combs
and sweet honey
from my old failures."

- Antonio Machado

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Gi Wang Medicine


source: by nemo_434

Dream #30: A healer advises me to take elephant fetus tea!

Initially I found this rather shocking, but upon reflection I think it has to do with mental strength, clear vision, and protection.

See Dream #11 for another auspicious "drink."