I had a dream last night about Michael Jackson. I can guarantee you that I have never dreamed about him before. This was a vivid dream. A vivid dream is what I refer to as a dream that I remember in detail that I know has a message for me.
In the dream, Michael Jackson was preparing for a concert. The sound system was being tested, the dancers were warming up and the family and friends were mingling. However, when someone on stage asked Michael to make a decision whether to “push the red button,” he didn’t have the authority to give the go ahead. He kept glancing at his mother and the men around her for permission. Then I noticed that the stadium was full of cheering fans, and the red button still hadn’t been pushed. The pressure from the fans and family grew and he looked scared. I came up behind him and said, “Michael, it’s okay to leave.” And he strode up the aisle triumphantly and left the building. When I turned back, I saw Don King, Michael’s father and other men of prominence lying on the edge of the stage, sick and trembling with Michael’s mother standing over them.
Like most dreams, it was weird. But I know there is a message for me in here. Let me switch it around and say that Michael was really me. And the concert represented duties or expectations that others have for me. Since I had been a successful businesswoman before, a comparison to a comeback could be made (but on a MUCH smaller scale). Michael didn’t feel he had the authority to push the red button, but he did. He let his fear of approval from friends, family and fans stop him. So again looking at this as my own life, I would say that trying letting go of career that had peaked years ago, has kept me from “pushing the red button” to live my life fully as a shaman.
Let me know if you have a different interpretation.
Blessed journeys.
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I think when some people have amazing talents, they let fear stop them from pursuing them because they are afraid of failure, or maybe just taking it to the next level. Some people think, have I reached the top? What do I do from here? But I believe thre are many ways to expand and learn in each little area of life; the branches that come out from the main ‘focal point” can turn into amazing things!! I know, this is how my life is, and I really don’t see an end to the creativity, learning experiences, goodness, positively influencing others, and much, much more; I just try and soak it in and enjoy the moment, even though I know there are amazing things to come!! I think if you keep doing what you are doing, you will be happily surprised; over, and over agian!
Dear Shaman
Push the red button ,you should not worry your family will always love you. True friends will stand by you ,and belive in you matter what you do or belive in.
I do not fear pushing the red button any longer in my life, dear Shaman. I have pushed it many times, without regret and always found the benefit in doing so. I suspect that you have now too…and will continue to evolve and push it more often. Bless you! I love this piece of work…
Last night, I watched the “This Is It” documentary film of Michael Jackson preparing for his last concert tour that was cut short by his death. What really intrigued me was that he wore red in almost every scene.