I just recalled a very strange and colorfuldream that I had a few nights ago. At the time, it made no sense to me at all. There was a break-out at the local zoo and all the animals ended up in my back yard – lions, kangaroos, jaguars, and lots of horses. I looked out the window and all of a sudden, there they were. It was very disconcerting. A kangaroo threw himself against the front door (in the dream, it was flimsy, warped and soon to give way), trying to get in. He was using his powerful hind legs like a battering ram. I instinctively threw myself against the other side and it somehow held firm, at least for the time being. If this were not enough, our entire neighborhood had flooded. Neighbors were pulling their car onto our lawn in order to get out to the street and safety. Wild animals, floods – it was like the ten plagues, writ small.
When I awoke, I wondered where this all came from. My subconscious seemed to be working overtime. Now, as I write this piece, it occurs to me that this has to do with my feelings after a long and emotionally draining week. My world was coming apart at the seams. The laws of nature were temporarily suspended, with everything up for grabs. It was a lot to deal with and I remember feeling exhausted, knowing I needed to brace myself for the next onslaught. Could I hold up, and hold out? Mercifully, I woke up. But that scary feeling has stayed with me. In the dream, I feltvery alone. I dealt with the animals and the deluge all by myself. I was still standing, but it was definitely touch and go. Alone, we’re forced to rely solely on our own resources. If we stand together, we have more of a chance – whether our goal is to simply survive or to unite to bring about change. The world is a scary place these days. Together, we can keep the fire going and the animals at bay.
When I awoke, I wondered where this all came from. My subconscious seemed to be working overtime. Now, as I write this piece, it occurs to me that this has to do with my feelings after a long and emotionally draining week. My world was coming apart at the seams. The laws of nature were temporarily suspended, with everything up for grabs. It was a lot to deal with and I remember feeling exhausted, knowing I needed to brace myself for the next onslaught. Could I hold up, and hold out? Mercifully, I woke up. But that scary feeling has stayed with me. In the dream, I feltvery alone. I dealt with the animals and the deluge all by myself. I was still standing, but it was definitely touch and go. Alone, we’re forced to rely solely on our own resources. If we stand together, we have more of a chance – whether our goal is to simply survive or to unite to bring about change. The world is a scary place these days. Together, we can keep the fire going and the animals at bay.
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