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Dream Weaver

Wanda Wade

Have you ever awakened from a night’s sleep with the realization that you had a dream? Do you seldom remember what you dreamt about? If so, you’re not alone. We all dream, though we may not recall the details or even remember. How many times have you tried to put the pieces of a dream together to no avail? Or, when you did remember your recollection wasn’t as clear as you wanted it to be. This happened to me, though I did remember a specific detail from that night.

My husband and I had fallen asleep watching a comedy special on the Showtime channel. It was a much-needed relief from the happenings earlier in the day which had been quite stressful. Though I had no idea the emotions from the day would spill over into my sleep. Our minds are amazing and the beauty of what the subconscious can uncover while we dream is equally so.

In the dream I was holding this beautiful baby girl. I’m not pregnant so I knew it wasn’t manifesting that. Years ago, my sister and I learned to interpret dreams, but I don’t remember all aspects of it. 

However, from that experience I know dreams about people are usually an indication of something internal. I’ll reveal the meaning of my dream a little bit later but first I want to share more of what I discovered about dreams.

We all know that dreams occur during REM sleep, but do you know why we dream? There have been many theories to explain it, yet there isn’t one clear cut answer. One theory I like, is during sleep our brain slows down and begins to sort out our emotions during the dream cycle. I’m partial to this theory since it explained my dream.

During the waking hours of that day I was extremely stressed. It turned out to be hectic and very emotional like I had been on a roller-coaster ride. My husband and I had an important discussion and we couldn’t seem to come to a resolution. By the day’s end comedic relief turned out to be what we both needed, and the discussion was tabled for a later time.

Fast forward to morning after my dream and the realization that the previous day’s events were tied to the explanation. Apparently, as my emotional state sorted itself out while I slept the dream revealed that I was experiencing a need to self-nature, as well as needing to release a certain responsibility. As bizarre as it may sound, the discussion with my husband the day before correlates to my dream.

If you want to find out more about your dreams and the meaning behind them there are a couple of websites I found to be quite helpful, http://www.dreamforth.com/  and http://www.dreammoods.com/. There are a lot of others out there but I chose these two  because  the sites were easy to use and the information was helpful.

Reach for the stars and I'm sure you're bound to catch one!

Be Pretty, Powerful, Prayerful

Questions, Questions & More Questions

Wanda Wade

I enjoy talking to children because of their natural curiosity to want to know about everything around them. Begin a conversation with a child and it will soon go far beyond where you thought it would. They have such a propensity to ask questions, usually one after the other. Why, becomes a part of their everyday vocabulary. I remember when my niece was about four years old and the wide eye curiosity that formed with every new thing she encountered. She’d rattle the questions off one by one until she was satisfied that she had gotten the answer she was looking for. As adults we should feel the same way. Question a situation until you’re fully satisfied with the answers given.

I don’t recall f I was like that as a kid, but I know as an adult there was a point in my life where asking a lot of questions wasn’t something I was comfortable with, usually taking the situation or thing for what it was. I believe my hesitancy came from a lack of not knowing how to formulate the question correctly. Overtime I’ve trained myself to ask questions so that I’ll get the answer I’m looking for.  Questions are important and should not be avoided for fear of not asking them in the right way.

Though people around us may have good intentions, it should be common practice to question anything you’re uncertain about. If you’re like me, I looked at questioning someone as an indication of not believing what was being said. Only to realize, asking questions is a natural part of our curiosity to want to know the answer to a certain thing. After all the bottom line is to get an intended result. Let’s face it asking questions lead to answers which help to increase learning as well as communication.

my quest to become better at asking questions I’ve come up with some tips that have been beneficial to me and I’d like to share those with you.

• Be clear on why your specific question is important. For example, will it help with a specific need or goal?
• Make sure there’s an open dialogue so that you’re more likely to get the question answered.
• Probing questions will lead to a more detailed answer.
• Don’t feel the need to fill the space when it gets quiet. Dead-air is ok and helps to enhance your ability to listen.
• When the question is being answered, don’t interrupt, you may miss something important.

Remember, it’s ok not to know the answer, just make sure to ask the question. It’ll not only build your confidence in asking questions, but it will increase your knowledge in those unfamiliar areas.

Be Pretty, Powerful, Prayerful - #Be3P

Love is Love: A Valentine’s Day Tale

Wanda Wade

Since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to ask, what do you think about love? Weird question? Or do you already have an answer? For me, love is love. Does that sound confusing? As we all know, sometimes love can be just that. It’s up, it’s down, you’re in-love, you’re out of love, it can be an emotional roller coaster with all its complexities. Therefore, I see love for what it is at that moment and allow my emotions to flow organically.

Valentine’s Day seems to offer a reprieve from the complexity. After all, it’s the one day that’s specifically dedicated to love. Go into any store and you’ll see bouquets of flowers being purchased and heart shaped candy boxes just within reach, all to aid in gift giving.

Pretty cards can help to express the feelings of your heart. While jewelry speaks a language of its own, conveying that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Although the day can come across as commercial and overly extravagant, it doesn’t have to be. You can make it special by celebrating it your way. Giving a meaningful gift far outweigh any cost. The true intention is to express and show love.

Try doing something creative, by going outside of the box. Believe me, as cliché’ as it sounds, it really is the thought that counts. Creativity can be anything from a hand-written love letter, a sweet WCE post on social media, a candlelit picnic in the backyard or even an intimate conversation over a favorite bottle of wine.

Reservations to a favorite restaurant, an outdoor concert or even a night of Netflix and chill aren’t bad ideas either. Embrace the moment, enjoy the romance and allow the feeling of love to linger in the air. It’s fleeting and soon enough the night will come to end, leaving only the memories behind.

Although Valentine’s Day is one day, I believe we should express love everyday by words of kindness and good deeds shown to those around us.

As always, reach for the stars and I’m sure you’re bound to catch one.

Be Pretty, Powerful, Prayerful – BeP3