Tree Faces: dream a little dream of me
All this dreaming I’ve been doing reminded me of one of my favorite songs, “Dream a Little Dream of Me”. Which do you prefer? The Doris Day or Mama Cass version? Or Ella Fitzgerald/Louis Armstrong? For me, it’s an evocative and bittersweet song no matter who sings it. Check out the versions below and share your fave.
I have no idea why I’ve been experiencing such an enhanced dream-state, but here’s what I remember from the most recent one.
The act of remembering dreams is so ephemeral; just when you think you grasp a vision or a thought, it slips away; lost forever.
And nothing is longer than forever. This I know for sure.
I’m calling this one Tree Faces.
First of all, I remember being surrounded by tall trees in a circle, like a crown.
It’s silent in the forest. Through the bits of sky that peek through, the sun is shining, the sky is blue. Situated in the center of the circle, I feel myself lying down on a bed of crunchy pine needles. Squinting against the sun, I look up and up at the conifers, enchanted by their height and majesty.
I feel very princess-like, as if I’m growing as tall as the trees, as if I’m becoming the trees, even though my body is supported by earth and gravity. I understand these forest dwellers. These strong and resilient pine trees gently rustle their leaves and needles and the uppermost branches start to curve downward, to incline directly at me and then the tippiest top of the trees morphed into individual faces.
We gazed at each other for a few minutes, I turned my head all the way around to observe each and every face– I wasn’t scared or even surprised– and then one of them asked me, kindly, “Are you ready to go?” and another tree face asked, “Are you ready to leave and come with us?”
I remember knowing exactly what they were referring to and WHERE. I do. They wanted to know if I was ready to leave Earth and join them in the worlds we mortals don’t really know or accept that exist.
I sighed, and said, “No, I don’t think I can. Not yet, I can’t leave. I’m still needed here.”
But I wanted to go. I yearn to be in a place of eternal love and kindness and beauty.
So I asked the tree faces, “Can I be here and and come with you at the same time?”
I don’t recall an answer except the faces faded, the trees became tall and straight again, and I felt loved and protected and serene.
I closed my eyes and woke up at the same time.
Isn’t that so freaky???
I wrote down as much as I could remember, and started researching dream interpretations. Apparently, other people have dreams in which trees talk, so it’s not too unusual. It was amazing, though. The colors and smells and sensations of being in the forest and being protected were powerful.
I’ve always identified with being a tree-hugger so…who knows?
A wood or collection of trees: The natural forces in your own being, therefore ones connection with or awareness of the unconscious; other people’s personal growth and connection with self. The wood also indicates allowing yourself to be natural, to express what is innate in you, and for the mind and emotions to move in their own way. Walking in a wood might therefore suggest a feeling of relaxation, but it can also mean delving within your deeper feelings and mind — your unconscious — exploring your inner life.
What does it mean to dream about a tree talking? A tree talking to you in your dream could be a sign that, the subconscious is trying to let you learn something regarding some issue that you are currently facing. I know might seem a bit strange for the tree to actually — talk to you, but it could mean that all you need to do is wrap your arms around a tree and listen to the spiritual words that are being conveyed to you.
If you dreamed about a tree talking to you, such dream might represent messages from your subconscious, regarding some current issues in your life that you should pay attention to.
I took this pic two years ago on a camping trip in the Pacific Northwest. This is kinda what the trees looked like in my dream. Only with faces at the top.
Mama Cass https://youtu.be/1-AxpbrFrZo
Doris Day https://youtu.be/h7j8wa9sWOE
Ella Fitzgerald https://youtu.be/gxrws7omOHQ
