Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you just know you're dreaming? Not because it's miraculous or too good to be true. It could be as simple as walking down the street or sitting on a swing but in that moment something clicks and you just know. At other times it's far less subtle. You could be flying or surrounded by unearthly creatures when it dawns upon you that you're dreaming. Of course you could be one of those people who have never had a lucid dream, who've never been able to completely experience Dreamland and all it has to offer. Did you notice the capitalization of Dreamland? That's because it's a place, a real place where we start this once upon a time...
Walking through the amber field I can't help but notice how gold it all is. The sunlight shimmering on the field as far as the eye can see. All that's missing is golden butterflies I think to myself and suddenly I notice one from the corner of my eye. Turning towards it I'm awestruck. I hold out my finger and will it to land on me. I can't help but smile as it does so. I'm dreaming aren't I?
"What shall we do tonight?" I whisper to the butterfly. I let it go and sit down, closing my eyes. I can feel the breeze change as the warmth fades away. I open my eyes knowingly. Although it's dark and unknown, there's not a drop of fear in me as I let my legs lead the way. The once golden dream is now a dark forest night but I keep walking in anticipation.
After a few more steps I can see a faint light. I begin to walk faster now till the trees part and I reach a clearing.
Breathless, I walk in a few more yards. Sheer exhilaration has taken the air out from my lungs. Afraid to breathe, I hold my breath - fearing that that shimmering stars may just float away. Then carefully and ever so slowly I exhale. To my amusement the stars swirl in the sky like silver leaves floating in a deep black sea.
Fairytales and adventures may be the desired dreams of some but for me, for tonight this was the one.
Walking through the amber field I can't help but notice how gold it all is. The sunlight shimmering on the field as far as the eye can see. All that's missing is golden butterflies I think to myself and suddenly I notice one from the corner of my eye. Turning towards it I'm awestruck. I hold out my finger and will it to land on me. I can't help but smile as it does so. I'm dreaming aren't I?
"What shall we do tonight?" I whisper to the butterfly. I let it go and sit down, closing my eyes. I can feel the breeze change as the warmth fades away. I open my eyes knowingly. Although it's dark and unknown, there's not a drop of fear in me as I let my legs lead the way. The once golden dream is now a dark forest night but I keep walking in anticipation.
After a few more steps I can see a faint light. I begin to walk faster now till the trees part and I reach a clearing.
Breathless, I walk in a few more yards. Sheer exhilaration has taken the air out from my lungs. Afraid to breathe, I hold my breath - fearing that that shimmering stars may just float away. Then carefully and ever so slowly I exhale. To my amusement the stars swirl in the sky like silver leaves floating in a deep black sea.
Fairytales and adventures may be the desired dreams of some but for me, for tonight this was the one.
