Daily Doses: The Ridiculous Dream

My dream, which turned into a nightmare, was full of symbols I didn't understand during the dream. When I woke up, I felt as if I had a revelation... The dream started off a grandiose as always. I was a queen in a medieval time period. I live in a maze like castle with a king. We were happy I suppose. Living each day with a feast. There were 5 children. Four were mine, that were born of my body. The one prince was related to the king only. During the feast, the king gave his kingdom to the lone prince, making him crown prince. He promised my eldest daughter in marriage to the crown prince (as this seemed to be a custom). Another woman was at the side of the king. She also wore royal attire. I don't think she liked me and the king sensed this. Things started to slowly vanish (as custom for dreams) until it was just me and the king left. He became physically close to me. He started saying things I couldn't understand. Then it seemed as if he wanted to kiss me. As he leaned in, he whispered something to me. "The ravens are coming. Find me again." Before he could finish, he vanished. I was alone only for a moment before I heard screams. Then, nun like maids came to me, telling me to leave with them. They were also talking about the ravens. As we were leaving, ravens were coming after us! They were right behind us. But, these weren't ordinary ravens. They were intelligent like humans, and they had a purpose. As soon as I reached the staircase leading to the main hall of the castle, the maids vanished. I still heard the ravens. Suddenly, the king appeared from behind me. He didn't want me to go down the steps. He started telling me a story that I couldn't fully comprehend. It was about 3 maidens who once lived in the castle. The ravens wanted to posses the maidens and sought to do so. The maidens hid in a secret room in the castle, where they vanished before being taken by the ravens. Then I sensed it. That room was one of the rooms in the main hall. I had to go down the steps before I could reach it. I also noticed the king was wearing all black, very different from the colorfully arrayed noble attire he wore at the feast. I knew something wasn't right. Even if I couldn't understand everything he was saying, I noticed too much sarcasm in his voice. He was was quite cold. I attempted to run, but he grabbed my arm. When he did that, black feathers started falling from the blackened ceiling. Three of my children were downstairs, calling for me. The woman who was sitting beside the king at the banquet suddenly appeared, also wearing black. The king pulled me closer to him. He kept saying "The ravens are here. Go from me" but he wouldn't let me go. I felt like he wanted to cry. The mysterious woman started talking. She professed to be the real queen and that my king must destroy me. At that the king let me go, and kissed the other woman, giving me a small opportunity to make a fast run down the stairs. Before I reached the last step, I woke up... I am very puzzled as to what my subconscious was trying to tell me, if anything at all. I counted at least 11 elements in the dream that could have meaning. 1) The King 2) The children 3) The crown prince 4) The betrothal of my eldest daughter to him 5) The mysterious woman 6) The nun like maidens 7) The Ravens 8) The staircase 9) The secret room 10) The Kiss 11) Me, The Queen.

Daily Doses: Foxes and Wolves

The fox and the wolf belong to the same family. Both are canine. Both have the same goals in mind but take different initiatives reaching them. The wolf is blatant and bold. The wolf lets you know how he feels about you. He lets you know that you are his desired prey, and that he wants to devour you. The fox, however, is sly. The fox uses trickery. He makes you think he is your friend, before he takes you down. The wolves aren't friends, but at least they don't try to hide it. The wolves show their "teeth" to make you aware of where they stand with you. Foxes show their "teeth" also, but pretend they are "smiling". This makes the fox more dangerous than the wolf. The fox lures you, and while you run from the growling wolf, you flee into the open jaws of the "smiling" fox... Wolves and foxes both have conniving minds, are both hunters, attackers, hard to talk to, and love playing around. What else fits this description?

Tales of the Black Swan: Dismal Days (Part 1)

This rainfall was beautiful this morning. I didn't want to use my umbrella today, but I did, so I wouldn't be looked upon with scrutiny. People these days don't enjoy the rain as in times past. If I had it my way, I would walk in the rain, without an umbrella, no matter how hard it poured. I wouldn't care if my feathers got wet. Odette and the others shy away from such weather, where as I embrace it. "Its childish to play in water" they would say. I love the feeling when the icy cold drops prick my warm skin. I'm going to go back to the lake, alone, to enjoy the rain. I wonder what my prince thinks of the rain?

Tales Of The Black Swan: The Fate Unfolded (The Feeling)

In the beginning, Odile dreamed dreams untainted by the touch of Siegfried. She was content with the black roses Rothbart had given her. She lived in blissful solitude. It wasn't until she saw him that she felt "The Feeling". It wasn't until he spoke, that she was consumed with thoughts of him. Yes, she did grow to love him, but she didn't understand it. She didn't understand the magnitude of "The Feeling". That feeling would soon become the driving force of all her ambitions, goals, and desires. All the while, Prince Siegfried remained unaware of "The Feeling" that bound her to him...

Tales Of The Black Swan: The Feeling I Never Known

"What have you done to me?" I thought to myself as Prince Siegfried cried. His tears pierced my heart. I was carrying his sorrow, a feeling of pain I never known. Why did I care if he cried? It wasn't to be my burden! Once the his tears began, he changed my soul. I felt such pity. Such desire to comfort him. "Odile!" he whispered. "Forsake me..." And that was it. I left him to himself. I didn't want to share his anguish anyway. But, I couldn't forget. I couldn't forget the feeling. The feeling of wanting to hold him in my arms. The desire to comfort him. I never felt such things before...

Tales Of The Black Swan: The Sound Of Tragedy

The Original Story Of Swan Lake: Prince Siegfried made a vow of love to the beautiful Odette. One day, Odile the Black Swan, tricked Siegfried into expressing his love for her, rather than Odette, breaking the vow. Odette, not wanting to be without Siegfried's love, jumps into the lake, ending her life. In agony of losing his beloved Odette, Siegfried jumps into the lake as well... THE END! My Version Of Swan Lake: Read Tales Of The Black Swan ;) Here is the musical finale to the actual ballet... Enjoy.

Tales Of The Black Swan: Her Love, His Plight

Odile, the epitome of tragical romance, has fallen for the noble Prince Siegfried. Her love for him has cast a wave of turmoil on their young hearts, for Siegfried belongs to another, Odette. Yes, Siegfried hath vowed his love to Odette before his amorous encounters with Odile. Odette has his heart, but Odile does desire it. What shall Odile do? Should she corrupt his heart to turn to her, stealing his vowed love, or should she accept that her prince is bound to another woman? My prince shall suffer, either way, for Odile has already made a significant etch in his heart. It is her love, his plight...