Perfect Timing

One of the unique things I’ve learned on my dedicated dream journey, is that the more you listen, the more your subconscious will give you direct messages that are helpful to an immediate situation. Sometimes they will come unsolicited, other times, you have to ask nicely for some help. One thing’s for sure though: your dreams will always come at the perfect time. Meaning, if you aren’t ready to deal with an emotional issue, or something from the past, then you won’t receive that message. Yet, if you are ready- consciously and subconsciously- to work on something that’s been in the shadows, your subconscious will reveal helpful images.

This happened for me twice in the past few days. I was prepping for a dream workshop, and as my thoughts wandered while I was putting it together, I couldn’t help but to feel a bit…alone. Other than the people at the Edgar Cayce center in Virginia Beach, Virginia, I have never met anyone who works with dreams! When I had the thought, I didn’t feel emotional in any particular way; I was solely observing. If I were to put some kind of emotional attachment to that feeling of being alone, it would be both a bit frustrating, and exciting.

Frustrating, because it’s difficult to bring awareness and get people on board with something new…something they’ve never encountered before, and exciting because I’m forging a completely new path. I have the opportunity to start something that doesn’t yet exist.

Anyway, I wanted to give some background on what was going on in my head before I share how this dream came to me at the most perfect time. Here is the dream:

“Big Shoes to Fill”

I was with my partner Dave getting ready for a holistic expo. We’ve just finished packing up the car, so we’re by the trunk. I’m putting on my shoes…they’re taller cowgirl boots. I feel a bit funny putting on the boots, as they aren’t something I would normally wear. When we get to the expo, I take off the boots to be more comfortable. The expo is in a big hotel, and vendors are spread throughout different rooms. Dave reminds me that I’m giving a talk. I completely forgot. Feeling shocked, I ask him when I’m to speak. I’m hoping it’s Saturday. He checks the list of speakers and their times, and sees that I’m on for 9:30am Friday morning. I feel unprepared, so I’m frustrated, yet still thinking I can handle it. I wait to hear an announcement as to when I’m on, and I have trouble hearing since we’re in a side room. After some time, I’m not sure what to do, so I wander out and into another set of rooms. They’re completely dark and I have trouble seeing where I’m going. I know other vendors are supposed to be there, and I’m confused as to why they aren’t. I get halfway through the room, and realize it’s too dark to go on, so I turn around and head back. When I get back to our table, I notice Dave is gone. I ask the lady next to us why the other rooms were dark and where the vendors were. She said that they wouldn’t be arriving until Saturday. Immediately, I’m shocked and annoyed thinking that no one is going to show up for my talk. Dave went to find out where the room for the speakers is as well. I figure I’ll call him, yet when I grab my phone, I notice his sitting there. Again, more annoyance. Then, I figure I should put my boots back on since I’ll be walking around more. When I go to put them on, I notice they’re different. They’re slightly larger, and much more worn. I frown wondering who swapped the boots and why. I didn’t want to wear those, yet since that was all I had, I put them on. They didn’t fit right and felt weird. Soon after, I wake up.

When I woke up in the middle of the night, I focused on the aspect of feeling alone and frustrated in the dream, and figured it had to do with my thoughts the previous day. As I worked on it more in-depth with Dave, woo, I learned it was a doozy!

Things I determined easily were:

The darkened rooms represented me being in the dark about something. Maybe not knowing where to go next with my dream work.

I was wearing shoes that weren’t my style. (I wouldn’t be caught dead in cowgirl boots in waking life…)

Predominate feelings were annoyed, frustrated.

The shoes also were uncomfortable.

Things that I got from Dave’s help:

I’m wearing something I wouldn’t normally wear. If I were to just wear my own shoes, I’d be more comfortable, and would be able to get further.

Dave asked me what I’d associate worn boots with. I answered someone more experienced and established would be wearing them.

Me wearing the boots symbolized me trying to fit into something that isn’t meant for me. That I literally am trying to fit into someone else’s shoes. Remember the comparisons?

Then, he said what got me right in the heart. He suggested that I already am experienced and established where I’m at. Cue tears.

Yes.

He was absolutely correct! And I wasn’t/am not always seeing that! I need to keep going, in my own shoes, to reach my own goals.

I love the way he said this:

“You have a style all your own! You have a style that no one knows about yet—it hasn’t caught on. Stick with your style, and you’ll do great! You’ll be able to go far in your own comfortable shoes.”

Sigh. Perfect timing.

I needed to hear this message at that exact moment to get my head out of where it was. My conscious self put up blocks to not see that, and couldn’t get past what I already knew…like the feelings of being alone, and not knowing where to go.

I’m thrilled this message came through when it did! And I’m excited to wear my own shoes, and march forward confidently!

So, dear dreamers, keep listening, be open, and you will receive messages for exactly where you’re at during this moment. If you are seeking guidance, don’t be afraid to ask for advice! As you get ready for bed, think of a question you can ask your subconscious. As you lay down, take some deep breaths, become relaxed, and ask your question, either out loud or in your head. Repeat it a few times. Then, tell your subconscious you are ready to receive any messages/answers it wants to share. Remember, your subconscious is your higher Self, and already has the answers. You can even write your question on a small piece of paper and stick it under your pillow to literally sleep on it. When you dream, be sure to write down what you remember of your dream right away. If a message doesn’t come immediately, don’t be discouraged! Persistence is key. Keep at it. Your message will come.

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