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  • Seeds of Potential

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    “The greatest achievement was at first and for a time a dream. The oak sleeps in the acorn, the bird waits in the egg, and in the highest vision of the soul a waking angel stirs. Dreams are the seedlings of realities.”
    ~James Allen~
    Never doubt the powerful transformation that is put in motion through intention and conscious action. Before any growth can occur, the energy contained within the seed must be willing to take action and become vulnerable with no guarantees of success. Within that movement lies infinite potential.

    There is great value in doing new things. When you are willing to take a risk it enhances your senses – you become more aware and conscious in the present moment. Fear is not the enemy. See it as an indicator that you are leaving the perceived safety of conditioned tendencies. Welcome it as a teacher that provides the opportunity to move toward freedom.

    Life is a series of changes that allow one to discover new aspects of strength, cultivate inner wisdom and expand consciousness. Every situation provides an opportunity to awaken; therefore, consider utilizing stillness, silence, gratitude and appreciation in order to receive the insight and energy that await you.

  • Dreams

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    “People think dreams aren\’t real just because they aren\’t made of matter, of particles. Dreams are real. But they are made of viewpoints, of images, of memories and puns and lost hopes.”
    ― Neil Gaiman

    There are three types of dreams and each has different significance. The dreams in the first third of the night are essentially meaningless and based upon whatever you were thinking, watching or reading prior to bedtime.

    Middle of the night dreams are called precognitive. During this part of the sleep cycle the subconscious shifts shifts through the events of your life making connections – should you awaken from one of these, try to write it down as it is likely accurate. We also receive visits from loved ones, astral travel or download information or energy from the Universe during this period.

    Finally, the dreams just prior to awakening are called venting dreams. They mean the opposite of whatever you experienced. Often, people awaken from a nightmare, feeling fear or sadness; however, the mind is attempting to release the emotions or beliefs expressed within the dream.

    For instance, I just woke from a dream of collecting 8 kittens. As I was shopping to create a playground for them I heard a familiar meow and thought \”that sounds like Mr. Monster.\” As I made my way to see, I discovered that it was Mr. Monster (who died about 10 days ago), missing an ear but otherwise restored and happy to see me. In joy and disbelief, I simply carried him around. As I awoke to begin writing, the dream didn\’t dissipate and I was able to assess that my mind was releasing some sub-conscious thoughts, guilt or trauma around the situation…

    Knowing the three different types of dreams can help you understand a little better how to interpret them. With this in mind, go exploring!