(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.
