Everything’s gonna be alright

Dear Mnezz,

For weeks I have been contemplating writing you a private message while also considering writing you a public post to share with you an odd occurrence, and now that I see you posted a challenge titled, I Spy With My Little Eye Something….my dilemma is over since kismet instructed me to write you my musings here!

I would say it is possible to dream of someone you have never met, perhaps a movie star, a singer, or a sports figure; people you might see with your little eye in the media, but explain to me how I had a vivid dream about you Mnezz, when we have never met, nor have I seen your likeness anywhere, other than the always cute cartoon images you post on your profile page?

The dream happened one night about two weeks ago, during the time period of our covid shelter in place. I have read people are experiencing strange dreams of late, due to the added stress associated with the virus and I can testify to that fact. I can’t say I feel extremely anxious about life in general during my days, since I am fortunate, but life is undoubtedly just different and the isolation combined with the bad news on TV no doubt has an affect on the mind, body and soul.

The good news is, you were somewhat of a hero in the dream, not unlike your role as the cheerleader you are for all of us sharing our work on prose. I never saw your face in the dream, but you were with me the whole time, in front of me or beside me like a beacon of light protecting me, making me feel safe. In the dream, I had become homeless, and you were in charge of settling me into my new temporary living arrangement in a large, very sterile looking tenement complex. You found me a place to put my belongings, and a bed, gave me a toothbrush, toothpaste, a towel and soap, and hehe, you gave me a remote control for a TV that was hanging from the ceiling in the corner of the room. CNN was on the TV and I did not change the channel.

I sat on the bed feeling dejected and I asked you, “What do I do now?”

And you said. “Rest. Don’t worry. Everything’s gonna be alright.”

And I believed you and I went to sleep.

So what do I Spy With My Little Eye? Something residing in my heart. You. Mnezz. A real life person I have never met, but someone that has positively influenced me; someone I obviously carry with me in my heart.

How else would you have entered into my dream in a dream state hour of need?

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