Have you ever awakened at 2:00 AM, wondering why you did not sleep through the night?  I have.  Sleeplessness is a major problem in our busy world.  It can rob us of energy and negatively affect our weight, our memory, our mental clarity and other body functions.           

       Sometimes interrupted sleep is caused by excitement, worry, tension or physical pain.  We may have eaten spicy foods late at night.  We could have gone to bed feeling unprepared for the challenges of the following day.  Our bedmate’s snores may have disturbed our sleep.            

       There are times, however, that none of these reasons apply.  We may awaken following a significant dream.  These dreams feel very real.  I often refer to them as visions.  They contain valuable lessons.  They guide us in the direction of our highest good. 

       When this happens to me, I jot down the dream events in a notebook kept near my bed.  The details in these dream lessons often do not linger in our conscious minds.  We may not understand the meaning of a dream right away.  By writing it down immediately, we can look at our notes later and begin interpreting the message in the dream.  I and other dream interpreters can help with this.

       Dream/vision events are one way that our higher self or inner spirit communicates with the conscious mind.  When we are in a deep sleep, we release or lower the resistance that the ego uses to shield us from fresh ideas.  The ego is invested in keeping old thought structures in place. 

       Our higher self seeks to offer alternative approaches that may require a shift in our thinking.  We literally must construct new thought structures so that the dream information can attach itself and open our awareness.  We can only be fully aware of something when we can view it from more than one perspective.

       When you find yourself in a rut, rejoice at being awakened on purpose.  Your inner spirit is calling on you to rise to a higher level.  The message can make a significant difference in your life.  It can contain a glimpse of your life purpose.  It may be a warning intended to shield you from danger.  Don’t complain about the inconvenience of being awakened in this way.

       When you are awakened on purpose, first write down what you remember.  Then, thank God for blessing you with the wisdom you needed.  Act on that guidance.

Love and light,
Patricia Churchill