Over the years, I have become quite adept at remembering and interpreting dreams. It's a subject that has always fascinated me and since we usually have at least one memorable dream per sleep session, we can learn a lot about ourselves from our dreams.
Last night, in my dream, I was on a commercial airliner flying to Japan. We were flying over the ocean, when the aircraft suddenly became disabled. The pilot came out and told the passengers that the plane had lost the ability to land, and that we would remain aloft until we ran out of fuel.
After getting this information, I took my cell phone (remember ... this is a DREAM) and called my wife. She answered, and I said...(you'll have to wait to find out what I said!)
Here's my question:
If you knew that you had a few hours to live, and were far away from your loved ones, and only had time for one conversation; what would you say?
What final message would you want to convey to those people that love you and depend on you? When everything is on the line, and there is no time to waste, how would you tell all of your loved ones how you really feel?
Here is my challenge to you. Think about what you would say in that situation, and then deliver that message to your dear ones TODAY!
Treat every precious moment together as your last. Do not leave anything on the table. Don't wait until it's too late to tell them how you feel about them.
After all, we really are all flying until we run out of fuel.
P.S.What I actually said in my dream: "I love you, and I thank you for the time we had together, and I wish that I could prevent this from happening but I can't. I am not afraid, I will not suffer. I want you to have a happy life, and oh yeah, sue the hell out of the airline!"
P.P.S. Remember to tell all of the mothers in your lives how much they mean to you today!
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Perhaps the fuel we run on will change:) Did you dream in color? Let me know what additonal interpretations you have as time goes on.
Richard - WOW! Good advice. You are absolutely right! Your wife is a lucky girl!
Al and Peggy
Hi Janice...
I do indeed dream in color and with a high level of technical details. In many cases I realize that I am dreaming. I have many elevator and stairs dreams.
I will completely interpret this at a later time, because for now I want it to stand on it's own merit. It is an "aging" dream for certain. But I do interpret dreams for others ... some are simple, some require a good deal of thought!
Richard,
This is Deep! Thanks
Hi Richard:
I would pretty much do the same.
I'd stay on the line with my husband the entire time, if I could.
And you are right, we need to treat each day, as if it was our last. Your dream was a good lession for all of us.
Time - We have such a limited amount of it and we never know how much remains. Good advice.
Peggy...
After all, I am her "dream" man! lol and thanks.
Connie...
It really is something to think about. THX
Toula...
Funny you should say that, because in my dream I remember thinking that I should have stayed on the line longer ... no need to worry about "minutes" at that point. Thanks, my friend.
What a great post and a wonderful challenge. I dream vividly and a lot...I always assumed it was because I don't get enough sleep. ;-)
Richard, this is a great example of keeping your loved ones close and telling them how much you care on a daily basis!
Gary...
Yes, we all need to seize the moment, don't we. Thanks, my friend.
BB...
I think that you should re-word your comment ... one could take it TWO ways! lol and THX
Susan...
Or is it the other way around ... you don't sleep much because of your vivid dreams! ;) and thanks.
Richard- I have many and bizarre dreams, some I pay attention to, some that bother me for days. There are some messages that we are trying to give ourselves. I think you picked up on yours. And a good one to share with the rest of us.
That was an unraveling dream for sure! Perhaps you can help me, I recently discovered my mother and I had a dream with the same woman in it. It was odd because her description was exactly the same with hair, clothes and nationality. Neither of us have ever really met her. Does this mean my mother and I are both nuts???
Richard,
You are getting to profound today but so right sir. I'm off to wake up the wife and tell her how I feel about her and the joy she has brought to my life. If I live thru it all I will be back tomorrow to comment again.
Caren...
It really is food for thought on Mother's Day!
Mike...
Thanks. It was so vivid that I felt that I had to share it with my friends. Have a great day, my friend.
Mel...
Send me all of the details via email and I will tell you what it means! Happy Mother's Day, my friend.
I read a dream interpretation book a long time ago, it was more confusing than the dreams themselves. I say enjoy them and live on. But, just in case, I took Jodi to dinner yesterday, a bouquet of flowers, and a bottle of Chanel Allure...
Richard, I am a vivid dreamer and have dreamed some whoppers. Most of my dreams are scary and sort of searching. I tell my mom and my sons and my close friends and even some clients that I have grown to love that I love them, each and every phone call. I think Italians have a stronger than normal fear of loss (or maybe just this Italian), so I've always tried to tell the people I love that I love them. Great post Richard. I love you! xxoo
Richard, Are you an analysis or some type of engineer. The reason I say that is I always find your post very analytical. It is like you are constantly figure a different angle on it. Which make for a very good read. I used to party in college with someone that you could put a drink in front of and he could figure out how many parts of different liquors were in it.
Kinda crazy but we loved to party with that guy.
Don...
You make me smile ... a lot! and as you say: "Thank you sir!"
Frank...
Remember that we generate our dreams, so there is indeed a root causation. I know the outside stimulus for this dream but the inside in what's interesting. Thanks, and say happy Mother's Day to Jodi for me!
Susan...
Could a new kind of "Dear Richard" be in order? The "Dream Man!" No. I don't mean that I am a dream man, I mean that I interpret dreams. Lol and thanks, and a very happy Mother's Day to you!
Wow what a dream really makes you think. You are right we need to let the people in our lives know how much they mean to us today.
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Richard living a singular life I would turn my attention to supporting an other passenger who needed comfort. I'm going to post my final words on the door leaving the house and see who I attract into my life.
Great post.
Hi Richard, I VERY rarely remember my dreams as I sleep very soundly. I too live a 'singular' life right now and never had children, so I guess I should make sure I give my kitty extra wet food every now and then. My theory is and always has been, live like there's no tomorrow.
A timely reminder to us all that we only have the "now" we walk in...right this second, that's "it".
Interesting! I have had this thought once or twice in my life ... it's pretty sobering!
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
dang RW, that was deep!! Glad you remembered that dream, I have a tough time remembering them.
Richard: I'm surprised I'm not having a dream like that when my short sales aren't getting close to closing. I love your last line to your wife. Hilarious.
Charles...
I am analytical about everything other than getting paid for what I know! lol I am blessed with a nearly photographic mind, and I am able to apply logic in most instances. Then again, sometimes I'm just a big butt-head! THX
Pat...
Today and every day! Thanks for the comment.
C...
Thanks sweetie!
I would likely call my wife and tell her that I should have listened all those times that she wanted to teach me how to swim.
Richard, My children are only 7 and 10 so I would call them, tell them how much I love them, and that I will always be there for them no matter what (and pray that they never forget my voice, smile or hugs). My mom died when I was 10 - so I can relate. Wow! What an intense post!!!
Bob...
That's a little sad in a bittersweet kind of way! Nice that you would think of helping others first. Thanks for jumping in!
Susie...
Have you met Bob? lol I have two cats, and I love both of them! THX
Li...
And that's all that we can control! Thanks.
Hi Richard,
This is a good thought provoking blog, but quite easy at the same time. I would call my daughter and tell her I love her. Cindy
Richard this a good reminder that we should make sure people know what we want them to know before its too late. I learned this lesson the hard way eight years ago when my best friend died suddenly. It was such a comfort to me to know that she knew what she meant to me - that eliminated that sense of regret. I try to do this regularly but unfortunately, its easy to forget too. Congrats on the feature.
Richard I love what you said. It is important to tell people how much they mean to you.
Lisa...
It's a little deep, but good to think about ahead of time! THX
Kristin...
I have taught myself to remember them over the years ... I wake up and go through all of the details in my head! Thanks, my friend.
Chris Ann...
I'll bet that you have dreams about bridges! Thanks as always!
I have become much more emotional as I get older and Do have a difficult time expressing my feelings. I need to say how much people around me mean to me. Thanks for the encouragement.
I truly loved this post. We should always tell our loved ones how much we love and ccare for them, and I'll admit...I don't always do this. But will try harder, because the fuel will not last forever.
Hi Richard,
After reading your post, I had to think about who I would call...my wife, kids, a relative?
I decided it would have to be my son. He is at such an impressionable age (15) that I'm afraid what would happen to him if I were to go. I know he would take it very hard and I can't even bear the thought of it. My wife and little girls will take it badly as well but the girls are still young and will have their mother to turn to. My son wouldn't have me anymore. That's enough of this. My eyes are starting to tear up.
LOL at suing the airline! I would call my husband and daughter to tell them I love them, and I'm sure I'd just quote whatever scripture came to mind, which at the moment is to "love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your mind, and all your strength". If they'll keep their eyes on Christ, He'll provide and meet their needs, beyond "anything we can hope, ask, or even dream". And I'll see them some day in Heaven. I want them both to be happy! I'd remind them that they've seen me live with chronic pain for many years now. In Heaven, I'll have no more pain. And we'll be together again some day. I'd be sorry I couldn't see my daughter get married and raise her own children, but I'm confident that she's already such a beautiful, mature, strong young lady who loves God so much, that I'm confident in her wisdom to continue on that path.
I hope I could fit all that in!
JL...
You know, I actually believe that is exactly what you would do! Thanks, my friend.
Linda...
I am so sorry that you lost your mother at such a young age ... I'm sure it makes Mother's Day a bit different for you. I am surprised at the response to this post, it really seems to be getting the message across! Thanks for you candor.
Cindy...
Of course if I had time ... I would call my daughter too ... but this is how I really responded in my dream ... so it has to be taken at that! THX
Wow, well said again. Very inspiring. Thanks
Kinda like stopping and smelling the roses. You never know when you will be gone and there is so much left to say!
Great reminder of what is truly important today. Thanks!
Great Challenge....I hope you do not only wait for emergencies to tell your loved ones how you feel!! Do it now and everyday!! I am blessed to be married to a man who tells me everyday how much he cherishes me. I do the same to him and my loved ones...
Happy Monday!
Lori
What a dream! I don't ever remember mine... Favorite part of yours:
" I am not afraid I will not suffer... SUE the airline!!!!!!"
Makes you think about what you would do, scary.
Richard,
Sometimes I think these thoughts and it reminds me to phone people important to me just to say I was thinking of them and I love them.
Richard: I have always heard that we should live each day like it was our last. Your dream was really intense.
Nice post - good message! Everyone should live by this!
Richard: There is a men's dream group in my church, and I have always been envious. They are just starting one for women, and I am very exited. Every time I say good bye to my children and my husband I tell them I love them. But, this post makes me think I should be saying that to a lot more people.
Thanks for the post.
Tere
Isn't it a shame in our culture that it always takes a horrific or significant event to really tell people how much they mean to you. Thanks for the reminder.