Preferring The Dream

Introduction

This is from a Seven Days In post that is getting a bit of traction about dreams and other things and I thought it was worth sharing as a bit of a Vocal confession.

Dreams can be an amazing or horrifying experience. I remember very few of mine and have often documented them when I do remember them, like this one.

I find dreams seldom reflect normal everyday life, but feel sad when the good ones stop and very glad when I come out of the nightmares.

In the song "San Antonio Foam Party" Nigel Blackwell of Half Man Half Biscuit states:

Your weird dreams

Don’t impress in any way

In dreams

Weird things are mundane and everyday

Strange to me would be

Buying a loaf

And coming straight home

Some Things I Remember

My good dreams often involve being with good friends, having no pressure, being able to travel anywhere at will, and being actually able to play a musical instrument.

Nightmares involve climbing on very precarious ladders and staircases which often break or disappear leaving me with the only option of having to jump to get back down. Heights, where I might fall is one of my many fears. Other nightmares include something coming, preparing to protect myself and loved ones, and not being sure that I can do it, but I suppose that is a reflection of life. We all fear losing control in any situation and that sort of nightmare does frighten me, but I don't have them that often.

The Original Post - Preferring The Dream

Today I didn't want to wake or get up because the dream I was in was actually quite enjoyable and comforting despite being in a spin in a Mercedes and then rear-ended by a bus, but also being in pleasant surroundings and resetting the heating controls after returning from holiday. I know this makes no sense whatsoever but that is what normally happens with dreams. I suppose the benefit of it is that you wake up happy and rested and ready for the day even though it's a Monday.

The sky is full of pink clouds so I am not sure what the weather will bring today.

Recently I have been mightily impressed by the new Gang of Four song "Paper Thin". It reminds me of the best of New Order although with added aggression and sandpaper, well worth adding to your collection in whatever form you decide to take it.

So it's Monday and we are ready to go, I have lots to do and deal with, but if I had nothing to do I would be terribly bored. Maybe if I don't write then it dips my mood so I really have to make sure I actually write something even if I have nothing to write about, although actually, you can always find something to write about even if it's the fact that you have nothing to write about.

So get out there and enjoy yourself, it's the best way to go.

Conclusion

You can put all sorts of interpretations on dreams, so reflect your hopes, nightmares reflect your fears and some dreams are so weird that you just don't have a clue.

I hope this story has entertained you and stimulated something in you.

I know people who have lots of nightmares and I have a lot of sympathy for them. I am no professional, but nightmares may be a symptom of pressures in real life. If that happens talk to someone about getting help to deal with it.

Here is some advice from the NHS on how to deal with them.