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Creating Your Dreamsby Rev. Cheryl Jewett "I dreamt I was a butterfly, flitting around
Do you ever wake up in the morning and wonder where in the world that dream came from? Dreams are the soap operas we drama queens and kings subconsciously create. The least little trivia, the tiniest little detail, the silliest thing remembered and recalled, the most embarrassing moment, the grossest memory. Now remember, this includes everyone and everything in society, in the entire Universe. Just think of what your mind can latch on to watching one of those violent gory movies that Hollywood loves to crank out these days. And then, you wonder why you have nightmares. From wildly outrageous to a bit of fantasy to heroic challenges overcome, dreams take many forms. They can be gentle daydreams, or terrifying nightmares, love stories, serene tales of compassion, and sometimes just complete and utter nonsensical chaos. Dreams can be about work, home, some relationship, food, vacation, money, health just about anything wandering around in that brain of yours. You name it; it's a dream possibility. A Course In Miracles speaks of dreams: "the body's serial adventures, from the time of birth to dying are the theme of every dream the world has ever had. You wander idly in and out of places and events that it (your mind) contrives. Every dream is a dream of fear, in some way, shape, or form. So yes, fear is ultimately the material of dreams, from which they are all made."
If it's a good dream, you fear that you might not be deserving and worthy enough for whatever is in that beauteous illusion. You hold within you the "enough" bug. You think you're not smart enough, attractive enough, rich enough, loving and compassionate enough. And, the list goes on. If it's a bad dream, you awaken with heart pounding, trying to catch your breath, wiping away tears, and suspecting that that dream is eventually going to catch up with you. The central figure in dreams is the body. Its safety is its main concern; its comfort, imperative. It tries to look for pleasure, and steers clear of things which might cause pain. First and foremost, it teaches itself the difference between pain and joy, and how awareness can bring the precious gift of insight. The body finds its release when the mind recognizes "this is not done to me, but I am doing this. And thus the mind is free to make another choice instead." You can actually create your experience, not simply have it. It is YOU who determines what something means. It is YOU who gives it its meaning. Until you decide what something means, it has no meaning at all. Your beingness is the determinate factor which brings meaning. And all of this, you may be doing unconsciously. It is necessary for you to fully wake up from that dream. Thought creates reality. So, if you're having a dream that you're not fond of, not to worry. What you think about is the illusion. Choose a different thought; focus your thoughts on the gentle dream offerings of the Great God-Spirit, transforming your nightmare in a more calm and peaceful illusion. A Course in Miracles teaches that our world is full of miracles; "they stand in shining silence next to every dream of pain and suffering, or sin and guilt. They are the dream's alternative, the choice to be the dreamer rather than deny the active role in making up the dream… YOU are the dreamer in the world of dreams." No one needs to be afraid of illusions when you perceive you created them. Assessing both sides of the coin, so to speak, is an important element of Taoism; in this instance, finding a balance between being awake and the dream state. It teaches that at times of fear and discord, to go within, to reach inward for your sacred centre, seeking peace and love. Te is the power of Tao beyond ego which guides us, in a calm and focused manner toward the peace, quietude, and infinite wisdom the Tao offers. Te brings clarity and with clarity comes wisdom. With wisdom, you are able to get centred. See new insights, new possibilities, and even new solutions. As we move through life, our dreams change. When we were little maybe we dreamed of being a firefighter or doctor. When I was growing up children were more limited in what they could do with their lives. Today there are so many options and choices it can be nearly impossible to just choose one. I suppose that's probably good since today's new workers will more than likely have more than one job, one career in a lifetime. My father and many like him worked at the same company for their entire work life, and the company looked out for them. Things are very different these days for workers. As life changes, so do dreams. We dream of our first car, perhaps a wedding or commitment ceremony, buying a house, having children, making our mark on the world somehow. Not all of us can be rich and famous. But all of us can be dreamers, including a very famous one. "They say that I'm a dreamer…" Yes, John Lennon, you are a dreamer, and God bless you for that. For without dreams to create a better world, what would be our inspiration for making life more fulfilling and beautiful? Affirmation I possess all I need to fulfill my dreams. I am limitless and a part of the perfection of this physical world. I am not a mistake. I am a divine necessity.
Cheryl, from Michigan, says, "Having had Multiple Sclerosis for almost thirty years, I've learned much about adapting and squeezing joy out of life. Therefore, I am a metaphysical minister who believes God is in everything, everywhere. And, the Sweet God-Spirit surely lives
in my little Maya-puppy, who kept me connected with life after my youngest son was killed in
a freak automobile accident ten years ago."
Cheryl seeks to inspire healing, so she developed a website dedicated to those who are grieving.
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