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courage, Diana Schwenk, dreams, Fear, God, kindness, living in the moment, love, My Creator, Purpose, trust, vulnerability
This morning, just before I awoke, I dreamt of a little House Sparrow.
She appears suddenly from behind the curtain in my living room. As I wonder how I might best get her back outside, she flies toward me and lands on my hand which is casually propped up by my elbow on the armrest of my chair.
Amazed and delighted by her courage, I chance a quick look at her, not wanting to scare her. Her little heart is pounding; she does not look at me. In an instant I know that she knows her only way out of this dilemma is me. I could be her savior or I could be the end of her. She has concluded, however, that at least she has a chance of getting back out if she just gathers up her courage and trusts me.
“Open the window,” I say.
And then I woke up.
It occurs to me now, as I reflect on this dream, how often I have found myself in a situation where I have had to let go of my fear and trust the one, who could both save me and destroy me, to get me out of my dilemma.
Wishing you all a happy Sunday filled with trust and gratitude! ❤
Diana xo
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What an interesting dream! I enjoyed reading your interpretation of it.
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Thank you very much dear Sheryl! ❤
Diana xo
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Love your dream Diana. It’s such a beautiful message to you and to us. I will remember this Thankyou 💚💕
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Thanks Karen, I love knowing it resonates with you. ❤
Diana xo
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Brilliant post Diana. “Open the window”. Sometimes it’s all we can, or have, to do.
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At first I thought; how odd to hear myself say ‘open the window,’ but your comment makes it relevant – thanks Colleen! ❤
Diana xo
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I have trust and gratitude for you!
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How lucky you were to have that sparrow visit you in your dream, and to remind you the importance of faith, trust, and love. Kindness is in there, too. The children’s book I’m about to publish is about two sparrows – perhaps there’s a reason I selected those birds (though I didn’t know why at the time I wrote it!)
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Oh wow that is amazing! What is your book About? ♡
Diana xo
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Birds of Paradise (pub date 3/15) about Bert and Bessie, who help each other learn how to BE THEMSELVES and to appreciate the everyday joys of life.
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A great post one that made me think a bit and smile as well
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Thanks so much Jo-Anne! ♡
Diana xo
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One with the power to both save and destroy…very meaningful dream, Diana.
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Yes, I felt that too Van, thank you. ❤
Diana xo
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Amen, Diana! A great parable!!
-Alan
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Thanks Alan! ❤
Diana xo
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Happy Sunday, Diana! Do you think your dream reflects a fear you have these days? ❤
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I do believe dreams are our subconscious mind trying to work out issues we aren’t working out while we are awake. And there is a situation in my life that I cannot effect change by taking action, and so I have to let go and have faith that love is enough. ❤
Diana xo
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I hope love is enough too, Diana. xo
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Thank you Jennifer!
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It occurs to me now, as I reflect on this dream, how often I have found myself in a situation where I have had to let go of my fear and trust the one, who could both save me and destroy me, to get me out of my dilemma. ~ what a perfect lesson for us all. Thank you so much for sharing! ♥
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My pleasure, I know you understand this. ❤
Diana xo
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really enjoyed reading that…very thought provoking dream.
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Thanks Annie and a huge hug and cheerful Hello to you and George – miss you guys! ❤
Diana xo
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Thank you for your smile-inducing post, Diana. Happy Sunday to you too.
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My pleasure Russ. ❤
Diana xo
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This is really powerful! It’s an interesting thought. Thanks for sharing it 🙂
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Thanks Joy! The dream made me smile and lingers with me still. ❤
Diana xo
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