Dreams are real. The experience of a dream reality is often dismissed for the waking life, though they are little different. They both cause memories to be stored in long term. They feel similar. We often have little clue that we are dreaming until we wake. This is because the mind of the observer is indifferent to the source of the stimulus. It only perceives the experience as it is happening. Our conscious recognition of what and who we are seems suspended, for most of us while we are dreaming. Thus, giving us the open mind to accept the different rules and parameters of the environment of any given existence. This is very similar to how we operate in our waking life.

In the waking life, we feel bound by the rules of physics. Although, there are many things in this world that have escaped that system. There are many individuals that have realized the power of their own intention. If we apply this knowledge, it starts to become evident that we have much more power in this reality than can be explained. This is because we are in a dream reality. We perceive this dream as a waking life, yet it is just what we have chosen to connect with. We must gain understanding, as we have in some dreams, that we are only dreaming. This can empower us to channel our conscious intentions into the reality of our dreams and change them.

When we start to see that the waking life is effected in the same way as our dreams, there comes a point at which we must admit the possibility that the whole of our existence is little more than a shifting dream in the mind of the observer. This means that there is no matter of the cosmos that we haven't already created so that we can be here. Everything and everyone that we encounter here is our creation. It is all inside of our consciousness. A dream of real life and sleep hallucinations. This is the creator's gift of life. We are the I AM!

There is much significance in every day of life. We often only see what we want. There is a purpose for this, though. It is less of an ego driven process and more of a perspective of investments. Are the events that happen good or bad? If they are all good, then we seem to have assumed some sort of clarity in acceptance. If we see anything other than the good, that is a way of assessing changes that we can make.

We most often find ourselves focusing on those circumstances that we see needing improvement, somewhat ignoring the positive effects that they may bring about in the now. Why? If we are what we think, then we are placing our intent in slavery to the ego by assuming that we have failed in something. However, we have succeeded in perception. This will aid our lives by helping to direct us to a more creative and positive outcome. Have we been grateful for the devastation that has been kept from us? Is our life that challenging? We will find a better stasis of mind while being grateful for our challenges, accepting them as part of us so that we can become more complete. Being complete just means that we have become aware of the positive nature of our existence. Keep from being discouraged in realizing the positive impact of every challenge.

We will all act the fool from time to time. When we do, treat it as a performance on stage. When it is done, take your bow in dignity and honor. Remember that it was just a temporary role. Soon, you will be the lead in humility.

When we see opportunity in our challenges, we will find strength to endure. We will find motivation in criticism. We will have wealth in experience. We will replace our pity with acceptance, and our fear with faith. Eventually, we will cease to perceive failure.

Is this the life that we have chosen? To be subject to our own abundance of temporal wealth. Have we not enough to be happy that we toil over the simplicity of existing. It is pretty easy to understand, and even easier to do. To exist is the meaning of creation. We are the eyes and ears and soul of the cosmos. With our experiences, we enable the universe that brought us to exist to examine itself. I am sure that the collective knowledge of all creation is a mystery, even to itself. That explains why we are still here. I think that the universe is just as aware, or ignorant, as we all are.

Swimming through this sea of soul,

Wondering just which ones can hold me,

Soaring on the surface through the lull,

Riding waves that guide me quickly,

Open eyes are gone before waking,

Find that this life is but a dream,

Interpretation is all that's lacking,

What can keep my senses keen,

Everything is always our intention,

All I see just must be real,

I only waiver when I question,

But confusion's not just my ordeal,

‘Cause in the end we're always wounded,

Some so sad that they give in,

Others may learn to remain grounded,

To build foundations and find God within.

It is difficult to come to terms with ones self. It is the journey of self discovery with the destination always eluding the traveler. This circumstance makes the perception of one's accomplishments subject only to comparison within the individual's experience. The act of comparison itself often lends one to a feeling of desperation. There is always a danger in placing more value in the past accomplishments than current involvement. The truth is that what is happening now is ultimately the most important and poignant aspect of one's existence.

I am prompted to write these observations, in part because I have been in that very circumstance, and still struggle with the value of my own existence. It seems that I can give advise to others, yet struggle with the acceptance of myself. This process creates a paradox within!

The question is what drives us? Therefore, if I had it all in the palm of my hand, I would have difficulty in perseverance.

Volumes and Volumes can only tell you this........."All that is, was, and ever will be, is NOW!