Dream a Little Dream

I love interpreting my dreams! It's kind of like a hobby for me. I have had several reoccurring dreams, for as long as I can remember, involving tornadoes, public bathrooms, losing my teeth, and choking, just to name a few. I know the meaning of each one by heart, and always know when one of them greets me in dream land, to be a little more aware of the things taking place in my waking life.

But, last night's dream was a first for me. I was walking through a tunnel, underneath a busy highway. On the wall, beautiful graffiti adorned the dull, grey concrete:

 This is as similar as I could find to what I saw in my dream. The only differences, were that the lettering was arched over the diamond, instead of through it, and the colors were absolutely beautiful, the artist used a wonderful Mother of Pearl type paint to create their masterpiece. Even in the grey darkness of that damp tunnel, the multi-faceted colors shimmered and changed as I walked past. 

If anyone out there reading this, knows anything about me, they know that I definitely do not listen to the 'pop' music where this message came from, so it was pretty easy to deduct day residue from my reason bank lol! But, the young Hispanic girl from my dream did. She was the artist behind the hidden message.

What does it mean though??

One of my 'Go-to' sites for dream interpretation is:  Dream Moods 

Their meanings are very thorough, and usually very spot-on to what is usually taking place in my waking life. Below, is my interpretation:

Mother Of Pearl
To see or wear mother of pearl in your dream symbolizes renewal, birth and fertility. Alternatively, the dream is telling you to be more focused on your tasks or goals.

 Diamond
To see diamonds in your dream signify the wholeness of the Self. You may be finding clarity in matters that have been clouding you. Alternatively, it represents vanity, conceit, and your unchanging or unyielding nature. You may be distancing yourself from others.

To see a diamond shape in your dream symbolizes the many directions that you can take in life. You need to evaluate your goals and how you are going to achieve them.  

*note: The full interpretation of each symbol will most likely not be completely relevant to your individual dream. The pieces I pulled from the symbol definitions were specific to my dream, and my experience alone. That is one of the best features of the Dream Moods site. It allows you to pick the parts of your dream, the parts that truly speak to you, and piece them together, based on YOUR individual dream. 

Piecing the little slivers of a dream together is the best part. How does it fit into my real-life situations? Based on my recent struggles, I would say my job is most definitely on the top of my stress list. And, based on this little personal oracle reading, I have most DEFINITELY got to take some quiet time for myself, so that I can clear my mind and see the bigger picture. The diamond shape in general is telling me to look at the many different paths my life is fixing to take. More supervisory growth at work, with the new responsibilities of becoming a soon-to-be-bride. I would say my paths are many these days, and yet all inter-connected. Meditation will be my stress-relief and saviour in the upcoming months. 

Why do we dream??

 Our minds use that time to rest as well, after all, it is our most used muscle! During our REM sleep, however, a unique piece of our mind is relaxed and opened, letting sub-conscious thoughts take control, allowing us to work through problems that, during our waking-self, get shoved further down, into the sub-conscious. (Out of sight, out of mind ring a bell?) With the "in the moment" living we do while awake, it is very easy for our true thoughts and feelings to get put on the back burner, so to speak, as we push on through our day, telling ourselves you will worry about that later.

But, once we have entered a deep and relaxed REM state, those 'forgotten' thoughts and feelings manage to work their way back to the front of the stove, showing us little reel clips of what we are TRULY meant to be focusing on. Helping us to work through things that maybe we aren't even strong enough to handle in our waking world, or possible situations that need attention, that maybe we didn't even realize were bothering us. Showing us different angles and ideas, in abstract ways, what we wouldn't, or couldn't have even thought about otherwise.

Remembering your dreams

The BEST way to remember any dream is to write it down!! Whether it wakes you up at 3AM or you suddenly remember it in the middle of the day. WRITE IT DOWN!! Start with baby steps if you can't really remember all of your dream(have I mentioned the mind is a muscle, it has to be exercised like one!). Simple one or two word descriptions, like ' red bike' or 'childhood neighborhood', are the very first steps to remembering more and more pieces to your puzzle. Before long your journal entry will look like a short story! Focus on items, colors, locations, and even smells. You may find that the actual dream itself has absolutely NOTHING to do with the SYMBOLISM of the dream. Confused yet? lol, let me try to explain--

When I have my tornado dreams, I usually don't pay very much attention to what's going on in the dream. The fact that there is 1 tornado, or 5 horrifying tornadoes spinning towards me, the message is still crystal clear: A great change is coming my way, very soon(my last tornado dream was right before my promotion, and the one before that, I found out I was pregnant...think BIG change!). Sometimes it directly effects the people in the dream, sometimes not. The main character is always the tornado. 

I will leave you with that to chew on for a bit. Mainly because I am up way past my bedtime, and I haven't even gotten to the best part yet--

PROPHETIC DREAMS 

Yes, I have those too, and would love to delve deeper into that topic ;) It is the reason why I have such a true calling for dream interpretation!!

Sweet dreams and Namaste!! Please, share your dreams below, or in PM, I would love to try and help if I can!! 

Blessings, until next time!!

Melissa

 

Luna Mother

Luna

Her wisdom is ancient

everlasting

She has silently watched

And Looked down upon us

As we took our first breath of life

She has watched

As we took our very first steps

Made our first mistakes

She was there

Her faces always changing

But always the same

She has forever been a beacon

To those who are lost

Lonely and afraid

Her brilliant glow

Has always shown bright

Against a dark, infinite canvas

She has always been

And always will be

She will watch

As we take our very last breath

Shed our very last tear

She will always remain

An ancient wisdom

Waiting to greet us

Patiently waiting for us to return

Jupiter and Great Moon, dancing in the night sky

 Namaste,

Melissa 

And the Wheel Turns: Imbolc

Greetings and Imbolc blessings to you all!! While sitting outside this morning I was blessed with seeing the signs of Spring all around me. Although it's cold here today, it made for the perfect backdrop for my little feathered visitor to pose for a few photos :) A V/C moon until tomorrow afternoon (as well as a Mercury Retrograde through the 11th), so make sure you limit beginning any large projects! Instead, use today to reflect, and write down any goals and intentions you would like to see completed, both short-term and long, for the rest of the year. What seeds will you plant today, to ensure a promising tomorrow?  

Enjoy!!!

This curious little guy was perched in my Crepe Myrtle

Soon enough these buds will boast beautiful white blossoms

 

Our beautiful world, and it's amazing colors

A symbol of new beginnings and personal growth

What beautiful things do you see today, that remind you that the Goddess is at work around us?

Namaste and Blessings to you 

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Brooms in Your Briefcase: Being Pagan in the Workplace

I sit here on this rainy cool morning, and contemplate this past year. It has definitely had its ups and downs, and its blessings in disguise. I have gone from nearly losing my job over petty gossip, to getting 3 promotions, making me now a supervisor over 2 regions. It has been emotionally draining, and exciting and scary, but change is just that way. All of this while trying to plan my wedding to the man of my dreams. He has been my constant through all of this, and I am truly blessed to have him by my side.

Throughout all of this, being a pagan has definitely come up a time or two in office conversation. And since it's not something I try to hide, I have quite enjoyed sharing my way of life with whomever is curious enough to ask. I have even made a mojo bag for a co-worker, and shared my favorite meditation techniques, and the best place to buy smudge sticks with my boss.  But one thing that is always in the back of my mind?

 how much information is too much??

Where do I draw my line of what is comfortable to share with fellow co-workers?? After all, the last thing I need is for them to think I dance naked in my backyard on full moon nights, chanting in tongues! (even though I wouldn't deny that!)    ;)                                        

Office friendships aren't intended to be deep or intimate, we are all simply there to work as a team, practice respect, and do our jobs to the best of our abilities. Therefore, when it comes to my true spirituality, I try not to go too in-depth on the specifics of my beliefs, mainly because non-pagans just don't understand, no matter how hard they genuinely try to.

Sticking to the basics

There will always be questions, even the most simple questions require some thought before you belt out your answer (can you say awkward elevator silence?!). Luckily for me, no one has come right out and asked me if I worship the devil, or sacrifice small animals and children. Most of the ladies I work with have been very respectful of my faith, and accepted my way of life without even batting an eye. I think that is mainly due to the fact that as a whole, most educated people understand that we all come from different walks of life, and we are all entitled to walk the different paths to God.

The age of my co-workers makes a big difference too. We are all the offspring of baby-boomers, so most of us grew up in more liberal households than those who are older in age, where they lived extremely more modest lives through childhood.  Depending on the age of those you work with, will definitely determine the reaction you will receive when you step out of the broom-closet! 

In the opposite way, the younger you and your co-workers are, the more persistent they could be, about asking you for 'favors'. Spells to get revenge, love or money should definitely be practiced with caution, and I honestly don't condone that at all. For your safety as well as those you work with! Explaining the karmic circle can help those pesky colleagues who just can't take a hint!

Dressing for success

Since my office requires me to don business casual attire, I'm exempt from the stress of which conical hat will go best with my shoes. I do, however, enjoy a more bohemian look, and am slowly building my closet inventory to reflect my eclectic personality, without looking like a carnival gypsy! 

And although I have a lot of beautiful pagan-inspired jewelry, I try to only wear my smaller, more conservative pieces and crystals, and even then I rarely wear them, unless I feel like I need its energy. 

 I also keep my hair and makeup light and simple, because really, who can carry a mature conversation with someone who looks like they came out of a Marylin Manson video?! 

"In today's staff meeting, we will compare relative statistics, in correlation to non-bilateral compositions, based on our quarterly reports and its findings" -said Marylin Manson never

Now, don't get me wrong, if your work environment allows you to fully express yourself in that manner, then by all means, express away! But, thinking in a more office-related workplace, most people wouldn't understand what a heartagram is. 

Choosing to freely tell your co-workers about your chosen spiritual path is only a choice you can make on your own, and shouldn't be one you make lightly, without knowing you can tell others and still work in a safe environment. Although we are blessed to live in a country that allows us to practice the faith of our own choosing, without persecution, it still doesn't safeguard us against the ones who don't care to understand, and would wish us harm. Use your self-guided intuition as much as possible, it will always point you in the right direction. And never be afraid to be yourself, especially around people who don't even get the pleasure of knowing the TRUE you to begin with ;) 

Namaste, and blessings to you all!! 

Melissa