Musings on dreams

“Self observes waking, dreaming and deep sleep ~
In stillness taking a consciousness leap”
            ~ quote by poet


Relying on instincts in the dream state,
there remains neither logic nor free will,
as we accept therein, our ordained fate,
with no knowledge of our inherent skill.

Perhaps the waking state too is a dream,
conjured by an unknown force in control,
cajoling us to dance on fate’s moon beam,
which we accept as our destined life role.

Waking or dreaming, for soul is the same,
if detached consciousness be self-aware,
with neither fears nor desires left to tame,
having no needs, save a breath of fresh air.

Detached and nonchalant to what appears,
divine dweller of our heart, life course steers.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Dietrich Avatar
June 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I love my dreams. They are like fantastical or whimsical little stories I am living . Nice poem.
Seeker Avatar
June 30, 2025 at 6:21 PM
:) as the subconscious manifests!
Bayles Avatar
June 29, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Dreams are important to me, too.
Seeker Avatar
June 29, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Notice there is no free will or discernment in dreams, as contrasted with the waking state
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June 29, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Inspired by the Mandukya Upanishad
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