When somebody dreams they were talking to you, you don't remember because you weren't really there. Do you think they still made a real connection with you somewhere beyond the bounds of cause and effect or space and time?
You prompted a memory from when I was maybe ten years old. I had a very strong sense that all of life was a dream - and, when we die, we wake up to reality. That memory resurfaces every now and then, and always brings me a feeling of peace. I love your thinking around specific ways we can incorporate this perspective. 💖
Cathy, I see you as a very spiritual person, so I'm not surprised that you had this dream when you were ten years old. I'm glad this memory brings you peace! I so appreciate you. 💕
This is such a great reminder, Sandra. I need to revisit this wisdom over and over again. I've always liked the imagery that we are all on stage in a play, acting out different roles for and with each other, and that when it's all over, we get to go backstage and take off our costumes and have a good laugh about what we just played out.
Sandra, this offers a gentle reminder that not every thought deserves to run the whole show. Sometimes life feels lighter when we hold it a little more loosely.
S. Michelle, thank you. I love how people have worked with this idea from different perspectives and fields. I haven't heard of David Lynch or his work before, but different cultures and spiritual traditions have presented this idea in their own way. Buddhism doesn't deny the reality of relative existence, but the practice of seeing life as a dream can help us recognize its transitory quality and live with a lighter heart.
When somebody dreams they were talking to you, you don't remember because you weren't really there. Do you think they still made a real connection with you somewhere beyond the bounds of cause and effect or space and time?
You prompted a memory from when I was maybe ten years old. I had a very strong sense that all of life was a dream - and, when we die, we wake up to reality. That memory resurfaces every now and then, and always brings me a feeling of peace. I love your thinking around specific ways we can incorporate this perspective. 💖
Cathy, I see you as a very spiritual person, so I'm not surprised that you had this dream when you were ten years old. I'm glad this memory brings you peace! I so appreciate you. 💕
Aww…thank you, Sandra! I appreciate you, as well. - and all that you do!
This is such a great reminder, Sandra. I need to revisit this wisdom over and over again. I've always liked the imagery that we are all on stage in a play, acting out different roles for and with each other, and that when it's all over, we get to go backstage and take off our costumes and have a good laugh about what we just played out.
Vicki, I need to remind myself all the time, too. I like the "play" metaphor, too. Hopefully, we have a good laugh, indeed! Thanks for connecting!
Thanks for this different perspective. Practice practice practice 💚
Exactly! Thank you, Liberty.
The only way to live. Its all an illusion, Maya. Fabulous post Sandra, thank you 🙏
Meredith, thank you so much!
I love this piece, Sandra!
Thank you so much, Paulette. It's a reminder for myself, and I hope it helps others remember the dreamlike quality of this life.
Yes, I get that!
Exactly. ❤️ Thanks! 🙏
Thank you, Daniel!
Excellent piece, Sandra, I really appreciate it. Thank you! 🙏💚
I'm so glad, Don. Thank you!
Sandra, this offers a gentle reminder that not every thought deserves to run the whole show. Sometimes life feels lighter when we hold it a little more loosely.
Beautifully said, George. Who couldn’t benefit from living a little more lightly in this world?
I learned this method through David Lynch and his body of cinematic work. We live inside a dream.
S. Michelle, thank you. I love how people have worked with this idea from different perspectives and fields. I haven't heard of David Lynch or his work before, but different cultures and spiritual traditions have presented this idea in their own way. Buddhism doesn't deny the reality of relative existence, but the practice of seeing life as a dream can help us recognize its transitory quality and live with a lighter heart.