How to dream

No fancy rhymes.

No complicated metaphors.

No rocket science to this.

Sit back, relax, go ahead and get comfortable. But don’t fall into sleep, not yet.

Dim the lights, let your eyes ease. Take a deep breath, now release.

Put on some music, something quiet, something happy.

Eyes still open? Stare at your ceiling and think about all the things you did wrong that day. Now sigh heavily.

Still not asleep? Roll on your side and look at the wall. Think about the things you did right. Smile to yourself, but don’t let your invisible friends see.

Now that you are content with yourself, knowing that you can’t fix your mistakes, that tomorrow is another day,  you can close your eyes.

Sigh again and cover yourself up. Think about that butterfly you saw that day. And remember what your first thought were about it, “how beautiful…” then remember the jealously you couldn’t help but feel.

Scold yourself for ruining your peaceful thinking with unpure thoughts of envy.  open your eyes as you roll over again, having to get comfortable.

Snuggle with your pillow and go back to the butterfly. You imagine your are that butterfly.  With wings brightly painted and the sky open to you.  

Now you don’t have to imagine. Look down at the earth, look up at the sky. Spread your wings and soar away.

Don’t look back now! Don’t even think about the next day. You’ve finally done it. Your finally there.

In a dream... without a care.