Sweet Pea

September 1st, 2023

What Makes Us Dream?

Why Do We Dream, The Things We Dream?

Sweet Pea/Lathyrus odoratus

The sweet pea, Lathyrus odoratus, is a flowering plant in the genus Lathyrus in the family Fabaceae (legumes), native to Sicily, southern Italy and the Aegean Islands.

—Source *Wikipedia

What does it mean to call someone “sweet pea?”

“A term of endearment for something sweet or lovely; a child or an intimate partner.”

The sweet pea is a beautiful flower and an expression of fondness. I have someone in my life that used to call me “sweet pea,” I say used to because I haven’t been called that since the last time we were face to face. It’s been eight years since I was referred to as “sweet pea.” So, why in the world would it show up in my dreams?

😴 💤 💭 🛌 😴 💤 💭 🛌 😴

I had the dream last night and it’s been on my mind all day long. The dream starts out simple enough, meeting an old friend. Spending time talking and catching up on life events. I have no idea how long the dream was in real time but in dreamland it covered two days. I experienced several emotions starting at…recognition of someone I knew; moving onto someone I trusted; then someone I missed; leading to reconnection; then friendship moving into a close physical encounter. Finally, POOF, the dream was over as my alarm clock woke me up. I’ve been trying to understand the dream throughout my day, in the end it was just a dream and far from reality. Perhaps just an overly active imagination. There was truth in the dream, the person is real, someone I call a friend and that I wholeheartedly trust with my deepest thoughts.

After contemplation, I came up with a list possibly reasons for the dream.

• I have been under a lot of stress
• I miss hanging out with friends
• I sometimes feel lonely but like being alone
• I miss physical contact (hugs/kisses)
• I am too independent
• I am scared that I will always be alone
• I am protective of myself
• I miss feeling love

Now, let me stop 🛑 right here…to all my friends please not worry, I will always welcome your prayers and good vibes but let me reassure you…I AM FINE! Life is tough for all of us for one reason or another. I love you, my friends, I wish I had more time to see you, more time to visit with you; and mostly time to just be with you. Being present with others is so rare and so healing. 💙

I have a trip planned for October of this year and so looking forward to seeing friends I only get to see about once a year. Get ready for hugs & kisses & laughter (Margaret, Greg, Alicia and Nancy). Fingers crossed 🤞🏻 life doesn’t get in the way. 🩷🦩🩷🦩🩷🦩🩷

I am a strong, independent God loving woman who knows that I am loved by my Creator, created with a purpose and have an eternal home in Heaven with Jesus my Savior and Redeemer. God did not promise to give us easy lives, He did promise to always be with us. I know that I am never truly alone, it’s just a human emotion that tries to take advantage of human weakness manipulated by the power of darkness (satan, the devil or whatever you might call the fallen angel Lucifer) as he preys on God’s children.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

—Jeremiah 29:11

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

—John 16:33 (NIV

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”

—John 14:1-3

“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

—Matthew 28:20b

Helpful Resources: click the link

Why Do We Dream?

…dreaming helps you consolidate and analyze memories (like skills and habits) and likely serves as a “rehearsal” for various situations and challenges that one faces during the daytime.

~Charlotte, Seeker of unexpected Comfort, Happiness, Joy and Patience.

Resources:

https://www.biblegateway.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_pea

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-do-we-dream/

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream