Dreaming Resiliently
A series about perception, how we differentiate and influence our reality and dreams.
Our perception is based on our emotions and intentions, which can be manipulated. If our reality is obscured and ugly so are our dreams. But even in the harshest realities, a dreamer can resiliently dream of a different reality. This series is my perceptive of my reality collapsing and how I was guided to dream resiliently to live as I wish.
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For me, art always has a purpose. Art stimulates me. Provokes me. Allows me to feel and connect in a healthy way.
Beginning 2022, I was faced with a harsh reality of foregoing my one dream; becoming a great fine art photographer.
I had made a decision. To understand my emotions and feelings, I began this series with the intention it being my last one.
This series, however, evolved as my situation continued to unfold. My inner and outer worlds began to align.
The Universe placed me in a situation to dream properly.
Dreaming Resiliently is the result of having faith in myself.
Now, “Dreaming Resiliently” is a reminder for me
and those who understand
that only when you stop dreaming is when you are genuinely lost.
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To dream is to have faith, I am thankful to learn this Truth.
Lone Dreamer
A wall of snow seems soft and light to the touch, yet the packed weight is tremendous. One mistake the wall could crush on top of you, much like my present reality. Beware of the weight, young man.
Withering Dreams
My dreams clouded, moving uncontrollably fast. I am at the mercy of my destination.
Rebels Don’t Dream
My dreams set me free. My reality transforms my dreams. And yet reality again is trying to transform my goals. Dreams I am ready to manifest by any means, but not at the expense of losing my family or myself.
The Victims Dream
Why did I learn to dream? Conditioned to dream the collective dream, the outside dream, and not my own. My dreams felt strange to me. Our dreams create pathways in our reality. The journey that was about to unfold for me was not something I wanted.
My Last Dream
Dreams are our most inner manifestations making their way to our reality. Breathing the crisp air around me and looking at the summit from the ground, I could feel the camera in my hand, but instead of taking the photo, I stood still to admire the journey I was about to embark on. I was thankful that my inner self was still able to dream big.
Dreaming
with Resilience
Nature is my guide to the Truth. Why is this tree so resilient? This tree is tested every day so that it may thrive the test of time. I, too, must be resilient, adjust to the weather, and adapt to my new environment. Nature is my guide to the Truth. I see that there is hope. I have learned to dream resiliently.
Tethered Dreams
We are all connected. The Truth lives in and around us. We all share dreams that are connected in some way. My parents have dreams for me, my mentor has dreams for me, my friends have dreams about me, and when I dream it influences me. I am not alone.
Emotional Dreaming
There may be hope, but my doubts are not unwarranted. I must confront my reality for my dream. They have to be addressed.
Pivotal Dream
It's always darkest just before dawn. Tested again and again by harsh realities. It took everything out of me to stand up and move forward as I dream with more resiliently.
Dream View
My belief in my dream has always led me to the top, past my cloudy thoughts. Now I have created agreements with myself, who I am, what I feel, what I believe in, and how I am to behave.
Narrow Dreams
To understand my natural personality, the version of myself that will lead, needed the courage to break free from my fear-based personality traits and gain hold of my unique power.
Make it stand out
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Dreamers
Dreams are meant to guide our exciting and naïve hearts in the harsh reality of our world. Be a dreamer, as I am. I am a guide in my story. I have quite a few things from this nightmare.
Outside Dreams
Our dreams collide with each other, it’s inevitable. As I dream, I will still be influenced by other dreamers. But dreaming takes practice, sometimes, our dreams are hazy, and other times, they’re clear as day. I am free to dream again, but this time, I am dreaming resiliently.