The Power of Divine Dreams

July 24, 2011

Dear Friends,

Of all the ways that your inner Spirit can speak to you, perhaps the most interesting one is through your dreams. Although it is common for me to experience the guidance of my Spirit through a thought that suddenly pops into my head, or through a subtle—but telling—feeling or physical sensation, divine dreams are rare for me. And by “divine dreams,” I mean dreams that are so clear, so meaningful, and so helpful, there is little doubt that they are “heaven sent.”

What follows are three dreams that helped Carol and me deal with some troubling issues in a manner that was remarkably direct and effective:


Dream #1

I had this dream about 20 years ago, when I was working at an advertising agency in Dallas, Texas. There was one man at this agency with whom I was always butting heads. We could never see eye to eye, and we argued about almost everything incessantly.

One night I dreamed that this man and I were at it again—yelling and screaming and stomping our feet. Suddenly, another person entered the room, looked around, and said, “Oh, I’m sorry. I was looking for some adults.”

When I woke up the next morning, not only was that dream still clear in my mind, but its meaning was also crystal clear. I was behaving like a little child! My heated exchanges with this man were little more than childish temper tantrums I was throwing because I couldn’t get my way!

After that dream, I am happy to say that I finally began to act my age, and behave like the 40-year-old professional I was. I finally grew up a little!

Dream #2

This dream also occurred while I was working at the advertising agency I just mentioned. I had been assigned a permanent partner to work with—a lovely lady I’ll call Linda. Our partnership was supposed to be ideal, because we were both very much alike—perfectionists.

Can you see the potential problem here? Two perfectionists don’t work well together when their ideas about perfection aren’t the same! On a personal basis, I really liked Linda, because I could relate to her persnickety ways. But our professional relationship was quickly growing tense and uncomfortable.

Then, one night, I dreamed that Linda walked up to me in the lobby of our office building, and we embraced. And as we did, I felt genuine love for Linda. I didn’t feel like I was “in love” with her exactly, but I certainly felt a deep sense of compassion for this lady.

And guess what? When I woke up the next morning, that warm, tender feeling stayed with me. And from that point on, I was able to treat Linda with the loving kindness that she deserved. Sure, we still had our differences of opinion. But after that dream, I was able to work things out with Linda in a much more patient and respectful way. My heart had opened up, and our troubled relationship was healed.

Dream #3

If you have heard the “Dragonfly Story” that Carol and I often tell, you may remember that after her mother passed away, Carol was disturbed by the last image she had of her mother—that of a withered and lifeless body. Although Carol knows that our Spirits live on, she just couldn’t get that painful picture out of her mind. But Carol was finally relieved of that burden due to the miraculous appearance of some dragonflies. These dragonflies—which symbolize transformation—appeared at such a unique and meaningful time and place, it was clearly a divine reminder for Carol that her mother was not that lifeless form. Her mother was transformed! She was now a beautiful Spirit—lively, loving, and flying free!

But there’s more to the story than that. Because shortly after Carol’s burden was lifted, she had a dream. In this dream Carol was looking over an audience seated in a large auditorium. Suddenly, Carol heard a voice whisper, “Your mother is here.” Excited, Carol quickly responded, “Where?” At that moment, Carol’s mother—now looking very happy and very healthy—stood up in the center of the crowd and loudly proclaimed, “I’m right here! And I’m not dead!”

Thanks to that divine dream (and those dragonflies) the image that Carol now holds of her mother is strictly a beautiful one—a vibrant picture of everlasting life and unending love.

Friends, have you ever had a dream that helped you recover from something painful? Have you ever had a dream that helped you heal a relationship? Have you ever had a dream that answered a pressing question that you had, told you your next right step, or guided you to something you greatly needed?

Whether your answer is yes or no, I invite you to nurture your ability to have divine dreams. Before you go to bed each night, take some time to affirm for yourself that you are open to receiving a message from your Spirit, and that you will clearly remember that message and completely understand it. It also helps to have a pen and paper nearby, so you can write down your dream the moment you wake up.

Here’s to receiving divine assistance from your inner Spirit . . . not only when you are awake, but also when you are asleep! Here’s to the healing and revealing power of divine dreams!

Steven

P.S. If you are new to my work and you missed my free, one-hour Teleseminar last Thursday, you will find a recording of it on this page of the host’s website: www.joyandsuccess.com/register.html.

P.P.S. If you are planning to participate in both of the follow-up Teleclasses I am conducting on August 4th and August 11th, you can receive a discount for these events if you register before this coming Thursday, July 28th. For information and/or to register, please visit www.rowrowrow.eventbrite.com.

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© 2011 by Steven Lane Taylor
Author of Row, Row, Row Your Boat:
A Guide for Living Life in the Divine Flow
www.rowrowrow.com
Steven Lane Taylor, LLC

Hold On To Your Dream

March 13, 2011

Dear Friends,

In my last message I wrote about the importance of letting go of any rigid attachment you might have to a specific destination you have in mind—to the fulfillment of a specific goal, dream, or desire that you believe is best for you. But please notice my use of the word “specific,” because that word is significant.

Letting go of what you want to have, do, or be in life does not necessarily mean letting go of your dream in its entirety. It’s about letting go of the “specifics” of that dream—of what you think it specifically has to look like.

Remember that the divine flow is rarely guiding you to exactly what you “think” you want. Instead, it is guiding you to what will fulfill you the most, which is usually an experience of life that your inner spirit wishes to have—such as an experience of love, healing, or creative self-expression. And that experience can be manifested in a myriad of ways . . . not just the one you’ve thought of.

Do I dream of being a New York Times Best Selling Author? Of course I do. I think that would be wonderful. But I avoid becoming overly attached to that one specific dream. Why? Because I really don’t know—with absolute 100% certainty—that being a best selling author is the “soul-satisfying experience” that I assume it would be for me.

What I do Know (with a capital K) is this: When I share my spiritual journey and understanding with others, I experience a profound sense of joy and satisfaction. And writing a popular book is not the only way for me to share my truths and have that experience. I can also do it as a public speaker, as a class leader, as a private instructor, as a minister, or even as an Internet blogger. My job, I believe, is to stay in touch with my underlying desire to share my spiritual insights, and to allow the divine flow to orchestrate the best outcome for that desire—the one that would truly be best for me according to my own personal makeup.

Friends, as long as you feel enthusiastic about a particular dream of yours, by all means, hold on to that dream . . . but hold on mainly to its “essence”—to the experience of life that dream elicits. Whether your dream is a certain kind of career, or a particular kind of relationship, hold on to how that dream makes you feel. Hold on to the tremendous joy it brings you. Hold on to the deep sense of accomplishment it offers you. Hold on to the extraordinary feeling of love it gives you. But let go of the specifics.

By holding on to the “essence” or your dream, and letting go of the particulars, you allow the divine flow to guide you to something that will be truly fulfilling for you—something that will not only be in your best interests, but in the best interests of everyone . . . and something that may even be better than anything you have ever imagined.

Here’s to having dreams and pursuing dreams. But most of all, here’s to allowing those dreams to come true in whatever way is the most beneficial way for you.

Steven

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© 2011 by Steven Lane Taylor
Author of Row, Row, Row Your Boat:
A Guide for Living Life in the Divine Flow
www.rowrowrow.com