A few months ago I wrote about a dream that had come to me in the night. I recalled visions of myself walking through a wooded forest alongside a white timber wolf, and then floating down a river allowing peace to wash over me. In one moment I would become the wolf looking to myself, and then I would be myself looking at the wolf. We were one in the same being, inhabiting two distinctly separate forms. See that story here: downstream.html The dream helped me to understand that I was on the right path; that I was looking out for me and everything would be okay. I had finally accepted my ability to recognize the strength, wisdom, and poise that existed within myself. The form of the white timber wolf was simply my way of visually expressing those qualities to my own consciousness. Since then, I have been flowing downstream, have returned to the roots that held me up throughout my life, and have taken steps toward building a positive, blissful, and rewarding existence. A few nights ago, the wolf returned to my dreamworld. This time, however, I wasn't walking or floating downstream; I wasn't checking in with myself as a wolf, I was being watched over by an entire pack. In my dream, I woke up from a deep slumber and was drawn to look out my bedroom window. There, perched on a hill, were seven wolves. Their coats were a myriad of browns, whites and greys. They did nothing but watch me with their heads level and they bodies stoic. Instead of feeling fear at the presence of these wild dogs, I understood that they were me and I was them. It were as if all the different parts of my consciousness were sitting on that hill, participating in each other, and letting me know that I am there to continue leading me down the path I am on.
Through the many forms of "me", "I", and "my" that seem to be ever present in this blog, it is important to understand that a person's journey is that person's alone. They may share it with others and draw strength from friends and family, but they can also find strength within the multiple entities of themselves. While we may at times need confidants and shoulders to cry on, as well as partners and companions, I believe it is of the utmost importance that we also remember the different parts of ourselves. We must never loose sight of all that we are, and all of the strength, wisdom, and poise that exists within each of us.
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Sandy Lang
11/14/2016 08:23:30 am
Such vibrate dreams Nat. I love how the last paragraph puts refined meaning into your dreams.
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