Friday's Quote: Gao Xingjian

"Dreams are more real than reality itself, they're closer to the self."---Gao Xingjian

I don't always remember my dreams, but when I do, it's really interesting what I recall from my dreams.  I was telling my Mr. Man that in my last several dreams, for the last several months, I remember how my son showed up in many of the dreams.  I told him that rarely does he, Mr. Man, make an appearance, but for some reason, my son was present.  Even if my son wasn't present in the dream, I had been thinking of him or had mentioned him to those in my dreams, specifically knowing that he is my son.

In trying to understand my dreams, I figure that my son has become such a major part of my life and identity that I even incorporate him into my dreams (he's not just a part of my reality).  I also think it's a reminder to my subconscious.  For example, some days, I can't believe that he came from me.  Once in a very long while when I have a brain fart, I think I'm his aunt, but I then immediately realize he's mine and there's nobody else to give him to.  Not that I want to give him away, it's just that I'm getting use to being a parent and having it as a part of my identity.

I guess having my son show up in my dreams is a sign of how much he's a part of me.  Now, I don't know what my dreams say about my Mr. Man, especially if he rarely ever is a part of my dreams.

What have you been dreaming of?  Are your dreams more real than reality itself?