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Dream’s Message Is Find Your Roots

Nancy Huseby Bloom

Dear Nancy: My father died in August 1995, and my husband died the following January. Now I’m caring for my bedridden mother full time. My parents and grandparents always denied their Native American heritage. It was a family secret. This dream puzzles me, but it’s also given me a sense of peace. - Mary

While reading funeral and death notices in the paper, I come across a familiar name and decide to attend the funeral.

When I arrive, I realize everyone there is Native American. A gentleman who seems to be both young and old approaches me. He is dressed in Indian regalia with a tiny black-and-white feather on the tip of his nose. He says he understands I’m looking for my roots. He leans forward, looks at me meaningfully, and says, “Go for it,” and moves away.

I get in line to file past the body. I see a small man lying in the casket with a silver bangle on his chest. A woman behind me takes this bangle and blows on it several times. The dead man’s eyes open, and he looks at me and says, “Don’t worry. Everything will be OK.” He closes his eyes, and I walk away.

I can’t locate my car and people give me things to hold. My arms feel full but light. Someone says, “I’ll give you a ride home.” I wake up.

Dear Mary: Many cultures believe our ancestors come to us in dreams to comfort and guide us through times fraught with difficulty and heartache. Only you, the dreamer, can know whether this dream is a “visitation” dream or a result of your own inner process.

Your dream’s predominant message is to find your roots. Have you considered researching your family’s lineage and history? By doing so you may connect with the strengths, natural abilities and talents available to you through your genetic makeup.

Feathers, sacred to the Native Americans, can indicate your dream carries a spiritual message. Feathers are often endowed with mystical, magical qualities and are used in ceremonial rituals. Perhaps one of your ancestors was a shaman or medicine man. Asking family members about your Native American heritage might be helpful.

When we explore our family history, our ancestors come back to life in our hearts and minds. As your dream suggests, breath is life, and by breathing your life-energy to this undertaking, you make contact with your heritage.

Remember dreams speak to us in puns and metaphors. The gifts you receive from these people in your dreams are plentiful and light. Take that “ride home” and find your people. This is a journey that will affect not only you but your children and grandchildren.

Tips

Dreams containing direct messages are usually very important. Be sure to record them in a journal or write them down and tuck them away for safekeeping.

These messages can be life changing if followed. Of course, you must always use good judgment and remember you are responsible for all of your actions. In other words, do not use your dreams as license to cause any harm.

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