My Crazy Brain

a couple of days ago i had a dream where i encountered my friend micah’s mom while walking along Boylston Street. we chatted briefly; she was in such great spirits and was thoroughly pleased to see me. and that’s about all i remember from the dream.

now, most of my dreams are extremely mundane, so a dream where i’m just walking down Boylston and happen upon someone i know wouldn’t normally be something of which i’d take notice. but it’s not that i think of micah’s mom all that often. in fact i’d say it’s safe to say i rarely think of her. and what’s a little eerie is today is the one-year anniversary of her passing. so somewhere in my subconscious i guess i remembered that and got to say hello to her in my dream.

what’s interesting is that this is not the first time i’ve had encounters with dead people in dreams. it’s only happened a handful of times but it’s always seemed the deceased person is trying to relay well-wishes or trying to let me know they’re doing okay. for instance, a number of years ago i had a dream where my grandmother took me shopping. we didn’t live in the same state, so for her to be visiting me and taking me shopping in CT was definitely a special occasion. she brought me home and while in the car she gave me a big hug, said goodbye and told me that she loved me.  when i awoke, my mother came to tell me my grandmother had passed away during the night.

i’m not normally one that believes in ghosts or paranormal activity.  or i should say, i don’t really know what i believe.  because i do think somehow my grandmother came to say goodbye to me that night.  at the same time, it could all be one big coincidence i guess.  and same with this most recent dream with micah’s mom.  it could be that somehow i was subconsciously thinking of the anniversary of her death and created this dream as a result.  what makes it more interesting is that micah sent me a message today through facebook and i can’t even recall the last time i received word from him.  it’s been at least 6 months if not longer.  so, two days ago i dreamt of his mom where she was in a wonderful mood and smiling and genuinely seemed at peace.  today marks the one year anniversary of her passing and micah thought to contact me as well.  i told him of my dream and he was very happy to hear she’s smiling wherever she may be.

again, this could all be chalked up to coincidence.  but i find it interesting and like thinking that some people maybe do try and stay in touch even after dying.