Author: Denise

(Wednesday, January 3, 2024) three-quarter moon Libra / tarot Strength

A dream influenced by the tsunami warning in Japan, I think.

I live in a house on a bay, one that reminds me of the small harbor along the town of Isle on Lake Mille Lacs. It is a seventies-style two-story house with living spaces on the upper floor and a two-car garage beneath it, on the main floor, facing the lake. A tuck-under garage, I guess, although it is not underground. Space for boats and cars.

Cheerful friends and family share our house. They are interacting and having a good time together. I am full of fear, though, because there has been a warning of high-level waves coming toward the shore. I am terrified that the tsunami will crash and destroy our home. Kill us. Construction workers are outdoors, getting ready and protecting the house. Not enough for me, since they add no plywood to the windows and doors as they would for a hurricane. The window screens are open and I close them. I watch the handymen connect and seal the garage door to the driveway with a piece of aluminum. Snowball has been enjoying moving in and out of the house, so I put him inside of a bedroom and close the door.

It is dusk, nighttime is coming. The storm will arrive in the darkness. I do not understand why my companions are unworried about the drama and roar of the wild current that is predicted and on its way. I consider fleeing into the woods and coaxing my friends to join me.

There is more to the dream that I no longer remember. It is full of emotion. Terror. Although it may turn out that I am wrong about the danger. I don’t know.

Day notes:

One year there was a very powerful spring storm at our Mille Lacs cabin. The waves actually rose above the shore and hit the front porch, damaging the 1909 log siding.

(Tuesday, January 2, 2024)

Last night I listened to a New Thinking Allowed podcast about Ralph Waldo Emerson. Mark Matousek, author of “Lessons From An American Stoic: How Emerson Can Change Your Life,” believes him to be America’s highest spiritual guide. Emerson was William James’ godfather, which I had not known. My dream last year about Emerson (Transcendentalism And Double White Light) was a surprise to me, but now I realize it was very important. Perhaps I will read Mark’s book. The podcast summary: “Mark Matousek shows how Emerson reminds his country folks to trust the higher angels of their nature, trust their human potential and remember the importance of an examined life.”

Saturday, January 6, 2024: I shared much of the Transcendentalism dream with a group Victoria guided on Zoom. I realize today that the two white lights are the energy I feel in my heart and vertebrae (in the dream and when I awake). White light in a dream can be about connection to spiritually advanced beings. The dream seemed to remind Victoria of Transcendental Meditation. I told her I used to meditate daily but now focus on being active. Maybe the dream is a message about meditating again, although I feel like my daily walks are my meditations, and Sharon Blackie agrees with that idea.

Monday, January 8, 2024: This morning a dusting of snow was on the way. The sun was a bright white circle behind pale white clouds. The two white lights can be the sun and the moon.

(Tuesday, January 2, 2024)

A dream that has mostly disappeared. I dream I am Kleopatra (a former coworker in The Netherlands, from Greece). There is a white cat in a back room of the dream house, which assures his protection and care.