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Friday, April 26, 2019

Life without Unnecessary Fear


Is your life free of fear? And by fear, I mean that unpleasant, and sometimes disabling, emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is going to cause you discomfort or pain. I think most people want to feel good, and they want to avoid distress. Of course, the person or thing causing the fear may not be a real threat. Nevertheless, if you think it is a threat, that thought may be enough to induce a sense of fear. The mind and body will respond to imagined threats as well as real threats.

I think few of us will claim that we have never been afraid. Sometimes fear is a good thing because it causes the body to marshal its reserves to thwart the threat in the best way possible. If your life is in danger from another person, flight may be the proper response.

But how do you stop the fear that is a result of all of the imagined threats. In this, I include the fear of failure, rejection, loneliness, poverty, sickness, old age, criticism, and a host of other things that you may worry about. How can you live free of this type of fear?

I think that much of the fear comes from one’s not knowing what tomorrow will bring. An optimist may expect tomorrow to bring the best and that life will only improve. However, many people reflect on all the bad things that might happen, and they fear the unknown—the future that they think is not yet written. Only, the future is written, and you can see your future if you look. And if the future is undesirable, you can change that probable future into the future you want.

The answer to seeing the future you are building is found in your dreams. Your dreams will show you where your path leads. And threats will not come out of nowhere, completely unexpected; you will be forewarned, giving you an opportunity to avoid many of them. And for those you cannot avoid or change, you will have time to prepare yourself psychologically for the coming event.

I am not suggesting that it is easy to eradicate unnecessary fears. It requires effort on your part, but there is a definite comfort in knowing that a presence is watching out for you and constantly advising you about the proper course of action. This presence is within you and speaks to you through flashes of insight or intuition, and speaks to you nightly through your dreams. That presence never leaves you because it is part of you—it is a deeper layer of consciousness that is not normally accessible to your conscious awareness.

Some will say, “I would rather not know.” To me, that is like trying to navigate the world without sight. Blind people do it with the help of guide dogs and other resources, but life is much more difficult without the sense of vision. However, even with sight, the things you think you see are blurred by your prejudices and beliefs. You don’t see reality; you only see your own version of reality. The external world is a world of energy. Signals are generated by the retina of the eye from light photons impinging on it, from the external energy that is the world. The picture of what you see is created in your brain from the electrical signals flowing along the optic nerve to the brain. Your brain creates what you accept as the real world.

When it comes to judging another’s motives or intentions, your own conditioning and beliefs will determine what you see. The conscious mind is limited in what it can determine and “see” as reality because you cannot see without some degree of bias and filtering. But with the help of unconscious portions of the mind, a greater reality can be seen. And many of the biases and inhibiting beliefs can be recognized and corrected before they seriously limit the quality of your life.

If you want to be free from unnecessary fear, unite the conscious and unconscious aspects of your mind. And the way to do this is to understand your dreams. The famous psychiatrist Carl Jung said that we couldn’t be whole without that integration or joining of the conscious and unconscious, which he called individuation.

Friday, April 12, 2019

Fighting the Current


Going with the flow is not always the best advice, especially if the flow is moving in a way that is destructive or immoral. The majority is not always right, as we saw in Germany leading up to and during World War II. Adolph Hitler enjoyed the broad support of the German people, but they were misguided. It often requires great courage to take a position that is counter to the flow of events and in opposition to the majority. Some courageous individuals in Germany paid for their opposition to Hitler with their lives.

However, the flow, especially as it pertains to your individual life, may be a different matter. Many people spend their lives bucking the current that is trying to take them in the right direction. They develop a perspective on what they want or expect to happen and refuse to adapt to actual circumstances. Any signals that run counter to what they want are ignored, filtered out without any real consideration. They don’t see reality: they only see their personal desires and cannot relate to anything that conflicts with them. If their personal agendas are in harmony with their souls’ desire, their lives will benefit. However, if they are not, they will seem to be in continuous conflict.

When I managed people in my corporate life, I often encountered those individuals who always tried to swim against the current and make things difficult for themselves and others. Their careers suffered, and they would blame everything and everyone except themselves for their lack of success. Those individuals always chose to fight the current and saw themselves as taking a stand as individualists, even when there was no cause or inequity to oppose.

So how do we know if we are fighting the current when we should be letting it move us in its direction? My answer is that our dreams offer the best counsel available. And they are free of charge. Our nightly dreams provide feedback on how we are doing. They provide encouragement to continue on a certain path if it is right for us, and they provide warnings if we are on the wrong path. Dreams also help us expand our capabilities and grow as individuals. We may be on a path that is positive, but not one that best utilizes our talents and abilities. Dreams will help us open up our potential and encourage us to expand our horizon.

Many may not want to acknowledge it, but we create our own lives. Although some people enter this life with serious challenges, even those people can decide how they will respond to their circumstances. If you don’t believe this, read the story of Helen Keller. Most of us do not have challenges that great. However, we make decisions each day that place us on a path that will inexorably take us to experience life in a certain way, a way determined by our thoughts and beliefs.

There are many reasons that people have for not paying attention to their dreams, which are reviewed in my books. For the purpose of this post, I point out that one of the main reasons is the tendency of people to take the path of least resistance. It is just easier to ignore them. It is much like diet and exercise. I think few people are unaware of the importance of diet and exercise for maintaining a healthy body. Yet, evidence is overwhelming that the majority of Americans are largely ignoring the advice of nutritionists and health experts. It is just easier to stop at the fast food restaurant or flop in front of the TV and tell yourself you will go to the gym or health club another day.

Dreams will jar you out of that sense of complacency. You will see the results of your lifestyle, sometimes in a very vivid and shocking way. But shock may be what your subconscious is trying to achieve to get your attention. Now, if you are OK with cutting yourself off from that information, then don’t complain later in life that some disease occurred without warning, and if you had only known you would have made some lifestyle changes.

The deeper levels of consciousness are always trying to bring our lives into balance and steer us onto a path that is beneficial for our body and mind. But we must learn to listen by interpreting our dreams and then act upon the guidance we receive. The help that so many seek is right there in plain sight. No one separates us from our internal wisdom except ourselves.

Monday, March 25, 2019

Dreams About Your Health


I believe that we all possess one of the best sources of help for maintaining good health. This source is free of charge and readily available to everyone. Of course, I am referring to our nightly dreams, which constantly monitor the state of our physical and mental health.

I was reminded of this by something I read earlier this month. The publication of a new comprehensive medical study warned people that the consumption of three or more eggs a week could be dangerous for their heart health. This study was reported on by CNN on March 15, 2019. (Three or more eggs a week increase your risk of heart disease and early death, study says By Susan Scutti, CNN Updated 5:10 PM ET, Fri March 15, 2019.)

The study reversed the position of doctors who had previously said that consumption of three of more eggs a week was not a problem and people should not be concerned. In my book The Inner Guru, I mention a dream I had many years ago warning me to limit my egg consumption to two eggs a week. When I read about the position of doctors last year on egg consumption, I wondered why I had that dream because they said it was not a concern. Now I know the answer. My dream was correct, despite the position of many in the medical community at that time.

Your subconscious mind is aware of everything that occurs within your body and knows how various foods affect your physical health. You simply have to learn how to listen to the messages from your subconscious. This source of wisdom is not limited to food, but also applies to any medicines that you take. The unconscious levels of mind are always trying to steer us to a path that is healthy, both physically and mentally. People spend huge sums of money to get advice that is readily available to them from their dreams. If you want to have good health and prosper, learn to interpret your dreams.

For most people, I believe the way to good health is simple: get an adequate amount of sleep, eat healthy, have regular exercise, develop a positive outlook, and reduce stress in your life. Your dreams will provide feedback on how you are doing in each area. And they will help you avoid serious illnesses that could have been prevented with simple adjustments to your behavior.

If you ignore your dreams, you may be living under the delusion that everything is fine when it is not. People often convince themselves that they have healthy habits because they really don’t want to face the truth. But the truth is much easier to deal with when there is still time to change. When the heart attack suddenly occurs or you are diagnosed with cancer or some other serious, and potentially deadly, disease, the treatment becomes more challenging and has a greater impact on your quality of life than taking steps for prevention would ever have.


Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Thoughts Are Things


Most of us are aware that our personal information is often captured and shared without our permission or knowledge. Sometimes this is a result of someone hacking our computer or mobile phone, but sometimes it is due to carelessness on our part. And even if we are not careless and have good security, it is difficult to avoid putting certain personal information at risk. You may have been required to supply your bank, insurance company, doctor, and others with personal information that you would not want available to the public.

Some people aren’t concerned and will willingly post the most personal and intimate information for all to see. People exchange or post intimate videos about themselves and nude photos are frequently exchanged. Even for those who would never reveal such information, from social networking, one could build a detailed profile about how many people spend their days. Just by following someone’s Facebook posts during the course of a day, one can get a good idea of their activities for that day.

I once had a discussion with a corporate lawyer about protecting the confidentiality of some information related to a software product my group developed and supported. He said, “The best way is to not disclose the information to anyone.” He went on to say that he realized that it may not be possible, but the fewer people who knew, the better. His point was that regardless of signed agreements, the risk increases dramatically each time another person becomes privy to the information.

If you really want something to be a secret, tell no one. You may think, surely I don’t mean spouses or partners, or perhaps close friends. You have to decide for yourself. But I am reminded of all the stories I heard discussed over the years in the office about someone’s spouse or person they were dating. I am certain that the subject of the conversation would not have wanted some of the information disclosed that was freely shared with coworkers.

At this point, you may wonder what this has to do with thoughts. Well, thoughts are things and are not private. They have a reality that is often transmitted and shared, even though they are not normal sounds or words. Edgar Cayce, the great 20th century psychic said, “thoughts are things.” They have an electromagnetic reality that can be observed and felt by others. If you are working with your dreams, you will sometimes have a dream in which you are “listening” to another’s thoughts. And another person may be dreaming about some secret of yours. I was quite shocked when this first happened to me. Another person who was just starting to remember her dreams, innocently asked me what a dream about me meant, not realizing that it revealed something I wanted kept secret.

Our thoughts radiate out to others and have an impact. You may interact with someone, and each time you have an uneasy feeling about that person. You search your mind, but can’t find anything you or they have said to create the awkwardness. But the thoughts don’t have to be spoken. If this person is sending you critical or unpleasant thoughts, your subconscious will pick them up and you are left with an uneasy feeling without knowing why. Likewise, the same applies to them if you are the one generating the critical thoughts.

The point is that our thoughts affect other people, not just ourselves. Your thoughts may not be powerful enough to physically harm another person; otherwise, we would have an epidemic of injuries. Nonetheless, they can create feelings of trust and comfort, if they are pleasant, or feelings of aversion, if they are unpleasant. If we harbor thoughts of hate towards another, we are sending real energy to that person that will be received and interpreted by them on a subconscious level. And if that person is already experiencing mental problems, it becomes one more thing they have to deal with.

Your thoughts are not private. I have heard people say that they will only share a portion of themselves; they keep a part of themselves as a protected area that they would never share with anyone. Unfortunately, for them, that is an illusion. Thoughts are things that radiate out into the universe. They do not have the ability to prevent certain thoughts from escaping their individual mind. All minds are connected, regardless of their desire to isolate a part of themselves from all other people.

Thoughts matter and create the life you experience. If you are unhappy with your life or current circumstances, examine your thoughts, which include the memory of your dreams. The solution to your problems lies there.

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Climate Change and Weather


Previously, I have written about dreams of climate change and catastrophic weather that may be attributed to climate change. I think we are now in a period when even the deniers are beginning to have second thoughts. The recent fires in California fueled by warm temperatures and dry conditions are said to be the worst in the state’s history in terms of loss of life and the damage done. The earlier hurricane Michael that hit the Florida Panhandle and destroyed Mexico Beach was the worst in history experienced in that area. And we are hearing similar reports from around the world where catastrophic weather is the worst in recorded history. I have said before in previous posts that my dreams indicate the weather will get worse for many years yet.

In my books, I discuss some maps based on the dreams of Gordon-Michael Scallion. The maps provide a possible future that he saw in his dreams. Recently, I reviewed some maps called “I Am America” produced from visions and information received by Lori Toye. They also show a view of the possible future. The Toye map showing North America after all the changes are completed is similar, but not identical, to the one produced by Gordon-Michael Scallion. All of the maps target the year 2000 or shortly thereafter as when most of the changes will have occurred. Obviously, this did not happen so many think the maps are nonsense.

You can see what the effects to North America would be if all the ice melted in a National Geographic map at https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2013/09/rising-seas-ice-melt-new-shoreline-maps/. While not as dramatic in the western United States as the maps of Toye and Scallion, the effects to the East Coast are equally cataclysmic. Both prophets indicate the actual future geography is up to humans and is still being written. Were the events shown in their maps avoided or just delayed 20 years? Recent occurrences suggest that some of the changes that their maps depict may now be beginning in earnest.

On the internet, I have seen a question raised about who produced the first map. A Wikipedia article indicates that the Lori Toye map resulted from her visions in 1988, and the first copy was available in 1989. Her first vision occurred in 1983. The earliest copyright date on her maps is November of 1988. The earliest copyright date for Gordon Michael Scallion’s book Notes from the Cosmos in which he describes the Earth changes is dated 1987. And the first Scallion map I obtained many years ago is copyrighted 1982. I don’t know if the copyright is when the map was first produced or is for the changes he wrote about that are shown on the map. Anyhow, I have no reason to doubt that the maps were produced independently by the two individuals. Which actual map was first is probably not important.

The “I am America” maps are interesting because they show the changes that could occur in progressions or stages. Each map represents a different stage in the cycle of changes. Text around the maps explains the key events that will occur. I reviewed the maps because I wanted to see if what we are experiencing worldwide fits one of the stages yet. We appear to be experiencing some of the changes described for Map 1. There are five maps in total. A sixth map is referred to by Toye’s source as one that will not be shown to humans. According to her source, we will produce this map by our thoughts and actions. If geographic changes reach Map 2, we will see a much different country and world. Based on the information provided, scientific reports, and my dreams, I am using ten to twelve years for the final picture to evolve, which may not match either map.

The maps of and information about Gordon-Michael Scallion and Lori Toye are easily found with an internet search. The maps represent a possible future. My own dreams have indicated that the earth-axis shift described by Gordon-Michael Scallion, Lori Toye, and others will occur and cause flooding of many geographic areas. The scientific view is that such a shift is not likely to occur.

Some may dismiss these maps as products of disillusioned individuals. But they cannot dismiss what is actually happening. While the cataclysmic changes shown in the maps of Gordon-Michael Scallion and Lori Toye are still hypothetical, the actual changes occurring today are not. When the changes become so dramatic that everyone accepts what is happening, it will be difficult to avoid the serious consequences of inaction and disbelief. The time to prepare is now. I am NOT prophesying Armageddon, but I am warning that unless greater action is taken by individuals and governments, major Earth-changing events are coming, and it will not be possible to avoid the effects. Even if accelerated programs to deal with climate change are put in place, it may not be possible to prevent all of the predicted changes. Dramatic changes in the geography of the Earth that were not caused by humans have happened in the past. So it is not surprising that they may occur again. But we are causing or accelerating changes in the climate. The consequences will be felt by everyone. You can see this for yourself if you begin to record and interpret your dreams.

Prophets are often criticized, especially when the predicted events do not occur. However, such criticisms may not be justified. Predictions of the future reveal where the future leads if we stay on the current path. This is true for individuals and society as a whole. If we change to another path, then the future will change as well. Dire prophetic messages occur as a warning to change before it is too late. We have free will, and we can exercise that free will to create a different, and better, outcome. Of course, the longer we delay, the more difficult it will be to affect positive change.

Society is very materialistic. I believe that few people seek guidance daily for their activities. Looking within is not in vogue; the focus of most people now is on social networking enabled through gadgets and technology. Their view is external with enormous importance placed on distractions, material possessions, and wealth. Children and many adults are addicted to the applications on their cellphones and tablets with much of the day spent online. I wonder how many spend even fifteen minutes a day in meditation or studying their dreams.

If even a portion of the Earth changes shown happen, they could take down the US economy. The wealth people think they possess could disappear overnight. What would you do if you could not get cellphone reception or an internet connection for an extended period? Most of us are now completely dependent on these technologies. I can speak from experience living in Florida through hurricane Irma that it is not pleasant. For a period of four days, I was without power and cellphone reception. And for two days the restaurants open near me only accepted cash. Fortunately, I was prepared ahead of time by a dream that showed the impending event. I decided to stay in Florida because some family members could not leave. My dream and experiences are described in a November 7, 2017 post called “Reflections on Hurricane Irma.”

The time to prepare is now. If you are connected daily to your inner self, you will know what to do. If you are monitoring your dreams, you will prepared for any impending disaster. You will not panic and feel overwhelmed by events. You will know that true peace and joy come from within, and they can be found in any circumstance. But you cannot simply wait until there is a disaster to look within for help. You may find it difficult or impossible to reach any sense of calm if you have not prepared yourself in advance with daily effort. You simply will not know how to tune in. You will find yourself overwhelmed by events and completely dependent on external circumstances.

Sunday, November 11, 2018

Society Reflects Us


This last election, with some incomplete results, shows a much-divided America. Each side in the division looks with scorn and contempt on the other side. Many of the core believers, whether espousing a democratic or republican philosophy, think they are right in all of their beliefs and the opposing views are nothing short of evil. People are now readily demonized based on how they cast their vote. We can no longer talk with one another, and political philosophy now defines our worth as a person.

My many years of studying my dreams has taught me that things are seldom as clear cut as our conscious minds might believe. The conscious mind develops filters during our formative years, and by the time we are adults, we see life through those filters. We think we see life as it is, the real world. But few people see the real world because anything that conflicts with their biases is filtered out and never really seen. The beliefs of our parents, the geographic location where we were raised, our religious training, the school where we were educated, the state of our health, and other influences during our formative years have all gone into creating our worldviews.

Even when I thought I was seeing everything clearly, my dreams have shown me that sometimes my view was not completely accurate. This is one of the great benefits of the study of our dreams. We quickly learn when our approach to a problem or position we have chosen is not correct. This allows us to see things in a broader way and make adjustments before we become completely committed to an erroneous position or bad approach. It is often difficult to see ourselves as we really are, not as we think we are or would like to be seen. But seeing the truth heals and grounds us in reality.

At this time in our society, there is much hate. Many people decry that hate and are quick to find blame. They believe the other person or group is the one responsible for all the hate. In reality, I think many of us contribute in some way. The world we experience reflects the beliefs of the society in which we live. And we are all part of that society. We all need to first examine our own biases and hates—yes, hates— to ensure that we are not contributing to the problem. If we look at people we consider the opposition and cannot find any good in them, we are probably not helping to reduce the fractious forces operating in America today.

Some few may be among the greater contributors to hate. But I think we must all first look within ourselves to resolve our own hate before pointing the finger at another person or group. That does not mean we cannot take positions and point out wrongs when we see them. However, we cannot spiel vitriol ourselves and claim we are not contributors to the hate that is so prevalent.

The subconscious mind speaks to us every night through dreams. It assesses what we have thought and done during the awake hours. Some have suggested that it is the soul’s review of each day’s activities. If we want to live a life that is free of illusion, we must unite the conscious and subconscious aspects of ourselves. We can begin to do this through an interpretation and study of our dreams.



Sunday, October 28, 2018

Beliefs, Health, and State of the World


What are your beliefs? For a moment, examine your beliefs. What are your beliefs about morality, religion, politics, the economy, your job, your family, life, and death? If challenged, can you really defend your beliefs? Many of them were formed early in life and developed in relationship to your family and friends. But do you know them to be true or are they just a convenience that allows you to interact with other people with minimal conflict?

I think that many people become comfortable with their beliefs; their beliefs help them deal with daily life and justify their actions. We often hear the phrase everyone is doing it. Or everyone believes …. It is easy to go with the crowd, the path of least resistance. As I have witnessed disease and death around me, I realized that often it could have been avoided. But the beliefs of the sufferers prevented it. They felt powerless to replace their current beliefs with new ones that promoted good health. So they point to genetics, lack of time, lack of money, the futility of change, and many other things as reasons for a poor diet and lack of exercise.

Others with psychological issues point to discrimination in society or the job, lack of opportunity, bad luck, and a host of other things as the reasons for their poverty or low paying jobs. They believe that life is stacked against them and their problems are not of their own doing.

As I have aged, I have been particularly sensitive to the outcomes of certain beliefs and lifestyles that I have witnessed over the years. When I was younger, I often wondered how certain situations would end. Now, I have witnessed that end for many of them, and the results were very predictable and not pleasant for some of the people involved. The law of cause and effect cannot be avoided.

If you want to live a long and prosperous life, you must do certain things, which are well documented. These include maintaining a good diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep, and a positive attitude based on a sense of purpose in life. And it means not doing certain things such as smoking or embracing hate. If you do the beneficial things and avoid the harmful ones, your chances of having a long, prosperous life are greatly increased. And yet most people ignore any such advice. They develop the following attitude: when my time comes, I will die. It doesn’t matter how I have lived. They disavow any personal responsibility for how they will age, physically and mentally.

My own thoughts about aging and the quality of life have caused me to write a book on healing. In this book, I take a holistic approach to healing, but I also include material not normally included with healing. I am now seeking a literary agent for this book. In addition to this book, I have completed two novels this year, which is the reason for my lack of posts. I am also seeking an agent to represent me for these two books as well.

In the past, I have tried to get my message out about dreams through my books and various posts. I think that this year we are seeing some of the things that I warned about such as a continued worsening of weather due to climate change. I believe we are still in the early stages of these changes and that it will get much worse. I have warned about a stock market crash, which obviously has not happened yet. But once again, we are seeing instability in the stock market. We saw a downturn of about 10% after my earlier warning, and now we see another drop in stocks. 

I don’t know if this one is the beginning of the crash shown in my dreams, but I think that crash will happen. We reached almost double the historic average for the PE ratio on the S&P 500, and many stocks were close to or at their all-time highs. Yet consumer household debt is higher than right before the last crash, and average earnings in real dollars haven’t made substantial gains. The entire world is awash is debt. And I don’t believe that nations have begun to factor in the full effects of climate change.

The United States budget deficit was $779 billion dollars for fiscal 2018 and it is projected to soon reach a trillion dollars a year. Maybe the added growth will help some, but independent forecasters don’t think it will be enough to make up for increased spending and the loss in tax revenue due to the corporate and individual tax changes. And as interest rates increase, the interest on the national debt, which was $522 billion in fiscal 2018, will be even higher.

Unfortunately, we don’t seem to learn from past mistakes. We are doing many of the same things all over again that brought about the last crash. In many parts of the country, real estate is overpriced. And lenders have relaxed lending requirements, which will result in foreclosures in a downturn. My son is a real-estate broker and he said many of his clients are being priced out of the market. The unemployment rate has dropped to below 4%, but average salaries with high debt levels do not support home purchases and continued growth in the economy.

My dreams seem to show that the economy will slow. I have not had any recent ones about the stock market. I don’t think it is possible to say how far the stock market performance measures will exceed historical averages, but one thing is clear: the risk of a stock market crash has increased. Many well-known market bulls are now worried about the market. Until my dreams indicate otherwise, I still expect a crash to occur. Pay close attention to the next two weeks. Fear of and actual election surprises could trigger a further selloff, particularly with some large companies reporting weaker than expected results. If the market survives this period without a significant correction, it still faces serious challenges in 2019.

On May 7, 2015, I posted an item about food shortages in China in three years. This summer news items have appeared about a serious pig disease in China that is spreading. China is the world’s largest producer and consumer of pork. A significant loss of pigs could be devastating for them. Thousands of pigs have already been culled due to the disease.

I posted a dream about Edgar Cayce and climate change on August 18, 2015. You can find it in the archive. According to that dream, we are still early in the cycle of worsening weather. Before it is over, I believe major cities will be flooded and crops will be affected. The financial impact will be enormous and will involve the entire world. Areas around the world are now reporting temperatures and storms never before experienced, and I believe this will only get worse. When I mention this to people, the reaction is often the same. They change the subject and pretend they didn’t hear me. Understandably, people don’t like bad news, and they don’t want to think about the possible destruction of their entire way of life. However, people who have lost their homes and jobs due to hurricane Florence or Michael know just how quickly everything can change. 

If I have dreams about the economy or climate change, I will post them. Recently, I had a dream that indicated a change in direction for me. I don’t yet know what this means, but I may soon be involved in some new venture or presenting my experience with dreams in a new way. I think the entire world has now been warned about the potentially cataclysmic effects of climate change. As individuals, we have to decide how we will respond.

I recently watched a CNBC interview with Larry Summers, considered by some as one of the smartest economist to ever serve in government. I believe he succinctly captures the economic dangers we face in the future. We have juiced the stock market through low interest rates, easy money, and tax cuts. We have borrowed from the future to benefit the present. But the stimulus is not sustainable and I fear the day of reckoning has been made much worse by recent actions.

My reason for emphasizing the importance of dreams is to avoid the mistakes of the past by seeing what the future brings if we stay on our current path. I think history has shown us that people do not learn the lessons of history and the mistakes are repeated because they think this time it will be different. Dreams can reveal whether or not that is the case. They will show the future that we will soon face.

A higher level of mind through its communications in dreams has its own purpose, which is not under our conscious control. If I am warned about some event such as a devastating storm or stock market crash, that does not mean my dreams are going to update me daily about that coming event. I may only dream about it once, and the dreams then move to other concerns. I have been warned, and now it is up to me to evaluate the information and decide on a response.

We all have to decide how we want to live. If you are uncertain about the path to take, study your dreams. Don’t fear what you are shown; you will be lovingly guided to make the right choices. The effects of those who have chosen a path of hate fill the news. They are cut off from their inner selves and they live in a world of delusion.