Since July, I’ve been in the process of writing my next book. I have made much progress and wanted to share a tiny excerpt:

I woke up today feeling the cloud lift, with the spark of autumn excitement running through my veins. Halloween, one of my favorite times of year, is approaching, and it stirs my spirit.

Last night I dreamed of a tiny baby bird struggling against the wind. At first I wondered if I should bring her back to her flock, but instead I trusted my instinct. She was heading in my direction, so I walked behind her to help her fly. At times, I carried her. I could feel her little feet resting on my arm, and then she would lift off again, trying once more against the wind. Together, we kept moving forward, toward the ocean.

I worried she might need water, and then remembered the ocean isn’t drinkable. My plan was to prepare fresh water for her, nourishment, before she took flight again.

What a powerful symbol that was for me, and it brought a smile to my face. My whole life I’ve looked to others to tell me I’m ok. I am now learning to give that love and support to myself.

The exercises from Dr. David D. Burns also settled something in me, stirring excitement for my dreams again. I was reminded of the visions Will and I have always shared. One dream already fulfilled: raising a beautiful, caring son into this world. Now, I sense it’s time to revisit the unfinished dreams, and I feel curious about this next chapter.

And yes, I continue to cry, sometimes happy tears, sometimes sadness, releasing what feels like every pent-up emotion stored in my body. It feels like an unraveling, a letting go of what no longer serves me.

💜 What about you? Have you ever had a dream so powerful that it made you stop, reflect, and look deeply at its meaning? What message might your soul have been sending you?