I know I’ve been quiet the last couple of weeks, except for the two posts I had scheduled. Haven’t made it to many blogs or promoted on social media. It all comes down to a dream I had two weeks ago.
I was having one of those vivid dreams where I was in one place and then another. Part of it, I was in downtown Sacramento crossing the Golden or Yellow Bridge. But then it all changed, and I was in a doctor’s office with two female doctors. I was sitting on the paper-lined table in the blue gown when one of the doctors looked at me and burst out laughing. She then pointed to the chart and said, “I can see you haven’t been resting like you are supposed to.” She then went on to point out a couple of issues she saw. It felt so real, I popped awake and couldn’t get it out of my head. I still can’t.
Wherever this message came from, it felt like I needed to listen. Luckily, I had just finished my first draft, and that needs to sit, so a break seemed possible. I let things go with my store as well and slowed down. Of course, for me, that meant exercising more if health is my focus. I was going to see my doctor, not to mention I had a dream, but get things checked out. But, I found out my doctor retired and sold the practise. No notice. The new doctor starts in a month. I thought about moving doctors and still might, but there went that appointment, at least for now.
I thought my family would find my dream amusing, but instead, they told me to listen to it. Dreams about my health aren’t common for me, but giving me ideas to write about are. I once had a dream about a young boy, and there were even credits at the end of it. I did take notes and will be looking for them soon.
I know dreams are where we work out our problems or attempt to make some sense of them. Unless they are just confused and disjointed, like our lives might be. They might be portals for our creativity. I also believe our bodies and perhaps a higher being might pass on a message or two.
During this downtime, I found some good advice last week. Instead of me saying I have to do something, I change it to I get to do something. That sure changed my perspective. I think my writing became I have to instead of I get to. It took a dream to remind me of what is important, in its unique way.
Still, I’m not good at just sitting. Downtime leads me to look around, and ideas for projects bubble up. I did do some painting on the outside trim last weekend, but quit when I got tired, not pushing through like I usually do. And I took a break the next day, which was Mother’s Day. We took a wonderful Harley ride by the river. I appreciated every flower and beautiful sight I saw that day. Other than that, I have taken things slowly.
When will I be back? Not sure, but know when I’m visiting your blog or reading a book, I’m doing it because I get to!
How about you? Had any dreams that got your attention or gave you an idea for a book?
Embrace your inner child by taking good care of yourself! Denise
Take care of your body please. Take the rest it’s begging for. Your audience will still be here. Even if you slow down. Here’s looking at you.
The message was so loud, I had to listen, Selma. Thank you! I’m looking forward to what may come next and love that line!
I love the ‘I get to’ mentality. It definitely shifts perspective. Here’s to hoping your health is perfectly fine. Slowing down is always good for creativity.
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The perspective shift was immediate, Yvette! My husband caught when I corrected myself outloud and commented how it changed his perspective too. Thank you, a bit of rest is just what I needed and the creativity does seem to make a comeback in that state!
It’s good that you’re respecting your intuition, Denise. Dreams? Mine aren’t for the faint of heart. Be good to you. Hugs. 🤗
Thanks, Teagan 🙂 This one was a wake up call…literally! I’ve had a few of those not for faint of heart too. I think our kitties know when those happen. Hugs right back to you xo
Wisdom! Rest and refresh often. I don’t dream, or at least I don’t remember them. But ideas come when I lie down for a nap, just before sinking into sleep. Lately they’ve been fun ideas for my “non-blog-tour” posts for the new book, which is due out tomorrow.
Yes, there can be some wisdom in our dreams, Joy 🙂 I went through a long period before this of non dreaming or not rembering too. I love you get ideas just before going to sleep. Nice on the non book tour and congrats on new release. I will watch for it! Xo
Hopefully you’ll like the new doctor (or whatever one you end up choosing). I love that you spotted a ladybug on the tachometer!
Fingers crossed with the new doctor. Last time we had a change like that it didn’t work out. But will give it a chance, I think. That little lady bug rode with us for a long time! I was hoping it it make it to our house, but had other plans.
I think your mind was telling you something very important, Denise, and I’m glad you’re listening! My dreams are usually about lost friends, lost items, and lost directions!
It felt very important, Noelle. Much different than my normal dreams. I’ve had those lost dreams too. I guess it means we keep searching?
You already know my opinion about dreams. Unless they are, as you say, disjointed and make no sense, they are messages either directly for us, or someone we we need to write a story about. I’m glad you listened to your dream. To me, it felt like your higher self getting your attention. AND, the new perspective…perfect! I get to totally changes the feeling around anything we do. I’m happy I got to visit your blog today and I love it. Take care, pay attention to signs and enjoy this crazy beautiful life! Hugs, my friend!
I do, Jan and knew you’d get it. This was so powerful I had to listen. Definitely a shift happening and I love the I get to approach, really pushed out that negative that had settled in. I am paying close attention, white feathers abound. This is a crazy and beautiful life and glad for the kick to remember that. Hugs right back.
I’m a big believer in instinct and intuition. I say listen.
Me too, Jacqui 🙂 I definitely am listening. The message was loud and clear.
I love this. I’ve been trying to grow into some of this mindset myself lately. I’m a work in progress, but this is inspiring me.
Thanks, Craig 🙂 I agree we are a work always in progress. Always learning!
Thank you for checking in with us, Denise! It sounds as though the rest is doing you good. I’d say the dream you had was a warning from your body via your subconscious. I’m very glad you listened and took appropriate action. The night before last, I was having anxiety dreams all night which kept waking me up, but I couldn’t remember any details in the morning.
The rest is helping, thanks Liz! Yes the message was loud and clear. Sorry about your anxiety dreams, hard when you can’t remember! I went through a long period of that before they became vivid.
Dreams and our intuition can speak volumes, in their fine subtle way, so it is so good if we can listen to their whispered messages. I am sure it has been a very good idea for you to take into account your dream, Denise, and so nice that it was so clear. Mine can be a little vague and winding somehow, and I try quite hard sometimes to see what they are trying to convey. I too have been on a blogging break lately, and creating only a few posts this spring, although I kept reading the books on my lists and preparing reviews and a few drafts for posts. Since it is exactly something that I also experience from time to time, it was very interesting to read your detailed post about this… including about “ideas bubbling up”, while trying to find better ways of managing time and energy. Wishing you well in all your projects!
Dreams can be very subtle at times, but this one was loud and clear for me. Those vague ones take a bit of detective work to figure out. Sometimes, we just need a break. Glad to hear you are taking time for you too. We can reset and find new ideas we never would have come across without a break. Always trying to find that balance of energy and time! Thank you, Nicole, I wish you the same for your projects too! xo
Dreams can be a message to acknowledge, Denise. It’s nice that got a ride on Mother’s Day. I hope you get a good doctor.
Definitely a message I needed to acknowledge, Timothy! Yes, Mother’s Day ride was just what I needed. Fingers crossed with the doctor.
Good to hear you’re taking a rest, Jan. If your body sends you a message it’s a good idea to listen. I used to have two or three ‘stock’ dreams which occurred on a regular basis. I worked out what they meant, and although I don’t think much has changed I’m at least aware of the issues addressed; and I haven’t had them in ages, so maybe things are better. I did once have one about a close relative which explained her to me in a short ‘film’ too. I never tend to think of myself as a believer in dreams, but it seems I am. Go figure.
Thanks, Laura 🙂 I am enjoying this break and it seems to be opening up my creativity again. That is interesting you had those three dreams over and over. You might be right that working out what they meant was enough. I had one unpleasant one for years, but it finally stopped, like you nothing changed but I think I figured it out. Wow, to have a relative explained to you like a short film, I don’t think I’ve heard of that before. A good one to have and understand. Our dreams seem to keep coming to us no matter what…lol
Good to hear you’re taking a rest, Jan. If your body sends you a message it’s a good idea to listen. I used to have two or three ‘stock’ dreams which occurred on a regular basis. I worked out what they meant, and although I don’t think much has changed I’m at least aware of the issues addressed; and I haven’t had them in ages, so maybe things are better. I did once have one about a close relative which explained her to me in a short ‘film’ too. I never tend to think of myself as a believer in dreams, but it seems I am. Go figure.
I’m a big believer in dreams sending messages, so I’m glad you’re listening, Denise. Sounds like you had a relaxing Mother’s Day – the best kind!
This one definitely had my attention, Teri. This period is paying off as my creative side is awakening again. Yes, a wonderful Mother’s Day. Hope you had a a good one too. xo
I think our dreams are powerful especially if they stay with us. And it sounds like you are honoring the message. I’m not sure why we dream but it must be an important function or it would not be possible. I’m trying to do the things that attract me and move away from the things that don’t as I age. Thank God I love washing the dishes. Hugs, C
I think our dreams can be powerful too and agree if we are having them they must be important for us, Cheryl. I am definitely honoring that message. It is nice to get to a point where we can pick and choose things that attract us. In our house it’s my husband that likes doing the dishes, I prefer the cooking part over that. Hugs back xo