Just this weekend I read about how it’s mentioned in the Talmud that if we dream of a river, a bird or a pot (some say it’s referring to a kettle) then it’s a sign of peace.
I dipped back into a book that a dear friend wrote. She recently passed and it’s my little way of honoring her spirit. It’s titled The Mosaic Within by Dr. Susan Vorhand, and in it she explores spirituality, personality, dreams, and healing through Jungian psychology and Kabbalah.
As I read I was reminded of the Sunday chat you had with the authors who wrote the book about dreams. I meant to go back to my emails and search for it so I can order their book, but the week was full, and now here you are with a direct mention - and the link. Wow. Thank you!
I dream often though I don’t have a recent one to recall at this very moment. I used to entertain my siblings with my dream-stories. I think that I used to give myself more time in bed to ‘play’ with my dreams upon waking which led me to remember them in more detail.
Susan I wish you so much ‘nachat’ the Hebrew word for which I haven’t found one in the English language - a fusion of joy and pride at seeing your children grow to do and be well in the world.
And I wish you much delight and success in all that’s ahead for you - how very exciting!! I’m 56 and I keep saying I feel like I just got out of high school. There’s so much to explore. Looking forward to all you share. Many blessings!
Hi Susan, your dream reminds me of Norman Maclean's quote, "Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it." For me, dreams can be slushy. Are they daydreams? Wrestling with ideas and angels in the night? Mere REM brain work? After losing my husband and creative partner I *dreamed* of a way to house both of our voices. Inspired by one of his poems, I named it SWOON RIVER PRESS. If you have a moment, here's the brief backstory of that river dream...https://www.karenleeturner.com/swoon-river-press. As always, thank you for your steady inspiration.
I had a dream early this morning that I was in Calif. admiring sequoia trees. This was after having watched another episode of PBS' Big Cats series last night. The leopards and cheetahs are always in and out of those enormous trees in Botswana. They are very selective about which tree suits them. This might be a tree thing, or a travel thing, or associated with my ongoing career search - in and out of potential opportunities? In any case, a pleasant way to wake up.
Like Natalie, I don't usually remember dreams, but the ones I do always have to do with water. The most vivid one was swimming amidst beautiful underwater flora without ever having to come up for breath. Another one was about being deep in the ocean, held in the depths and so still I had no need for breath.
Dreams are so powerful! 2 out of my 4 kids have "left the nest" and the last 2 are middle/high school. Our house is SO much quieter lately. I am 46, newly graduated from grad school for MA in Counseling, about to re-enter work force after 20 years. And I CANNOT STOP CRYING! I got real quiet this morning and let the tears speak through journaling...I am grieving the season of child rearing that is over..those young children/young parent years. My identity in them and the RHYTHMS and ROUTINES that the school year has brought us for the last 15 years. It's just nice to be able to name what is happening to me...a grief season, an in-between, a disorienting time of not recognizing who I am becoming. I got up off the couch to check email and saw yours. Thank you for sharing, and cheers to your new adventure :)
I rarely remember dreaming at all, and when I do, the dream evaporates from my mind quickly. But a few weeks ago, I had a vivid, colorful dream that I can still recall. My husband and I were looking out of our living room window at our old dogwood tree, chock full of white blooms. And dangling from its limbs were bright green Granny Smith apples! What a beautiful dream! I want to follow up about its symbolism.
And a big congratulation to your son and all your family. May Allah bless him for you, and be happy the day he will be graduating inshallah. This is a wish I am saying to you as I learned from Iraqi traditions.
Sossoo! Also Rivers mostly represent goodness and beautiful life, that what I believe and I was taught from my ancestors. So your dream is so good and beautiful.
Just this weekend I read about how it’s mentioned in the Talmud that if we dream of a river, a bird or a pot (some say it’s referring to a kettle) then it’s a sign of peace.
I dipped back into a book that a dear friend wrote. She recently passed and it’s my little way of honoring her spirit. It’s titled The Mosaic Within by Dr. Susan Vorhand, and in it she explores spirituality, personality, dreams, and healing through Jungian psychology and Kabbalah.
As I read I was reminded of the Sunday chat you had with the authors who wrote the book about dreams. I meant to go back to my emails and search for it so I can order their book, but the week was full, and now here you are with a direct mention - and the link. Wow. Thank you!
I dream often though I don’t have a recent one to recall at this very moment. I used to entertain my siblings with my dream-stories. I think that I used to give myself more time in bed to ‘play’ with my dreams upon waking which led me to remember them in more detail.
Susan I wish you so much ‘nachat’ the Hebrew word for which I haven’t found one in the English language - a fusion of joy and pride at seeing your children grow to do and be well in the world.
And I wish you much delight and success in all that’s ahead for you - how very exciting!! I’m 56 and I keep saying I feel like I just got out of high school. There’s so much to explore. Looking forward to all you share. Many blessings!
I think going back to school is wonderful for an empty nester! Best wishes to you for many good days to come!
Hi Susan, your dream reminds me of Norman Maclean's quote, "Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it." For me, dreams can be slushy. Are they daydreams? Wrestling with ideas and angels in the night? Mere REM brain work? After losing my husband and creative partner I *dreamed* of a way to house both of our voices. Inspired by one of his poems, I named it SWOON RIVER PRESS. If you have a moment, here's the brief backstory of that river dream...https://www.karenleeturner.com/swoon-river-press. As always, thank you for your steady inspiration.
I had a dream early this morning that I was in Calif. admiring sequoia trees. This was after having watched another episode of PBS' Big Cats series last night. The leopards and cheetahs are always in and out of those enormous trees in Botswana. They are very selective about which tree suits them. This might be a tree thing, or a travel thing, or associated with my ongoing career search - in and out of potential opportunities? In any case, a pleasant way to wake up.
Like Natalie, I don't usually remember dreams, but the ones I do always have to do with water. The most vivid one was swimming amidst beautiful underwater flora without ever having to come up for breath. Another one was about being deep in the ocean, held in the depths and so still I had no need for breath.
Dreams are so powerful! 2 out of my 4 kids have "left the nest" and the last 2 are middle/high school. Our house is SO much quieter lately. I am 46, newly graduated from grad school for MA in Counseling, about to re-enter work force after 20 years. And I CANNOT STOP CRYING! I got real quiet this morning and let the tears speak through journaling...I am grieving the season of child rearing that is over..those young children/young parent years. My identity in them and the RHYTHMS and ROUTINES that the school year has brought us for the last 15 years. It's just nice to be able to name what is happening to me...a grief season, an in-between, a disorienting time of not recognizing who I am becoming. I got up off the couch to check email and saw yours. Thank you for sharing, and cheers to your new adventure :)
I rarely remember dreaming at all, and when I do, the dream evaporates from my mind quickly. But a few weeks ago, I had a vivid, colorful dream that I can still recall. My husband and I were looking out of our living room window at our old dogwood tree, chock full of white blooms. And dangling from its limbs were bright green Granny Smith apples! What a beautiful dream! I want to follow up about its symbolism.
And a big congratulation to your son and all your family. May Allah bless him for you, and be happy the day he will be graduating inshallah. This is a wish I am saying to you as I learned from Iraqi traditions.
Thank you, Raed!
Thank you, Raed!
Sossoo! Also Rivers mostly represent goodness and beautiful life, that what I believe and I was taught from my ancestors. So your dream is so good and beautiful.