The legend of the Dreamcatcher is just that. A Legend. They can not save us from bad dreams. For dreams are not sent to us from the outside. They are born within us. What the catcher can do is let the bad dreams return to the heavens. The dreams that are captured by the web are the ones that we want to keep near us, close to our hearts.

When you awake in the morning, you will look and see those dreams caught in the web glistening in the sun

When you...

Dream that you have led an army of thousand to victory.
You will know that you have courage and can face any challenge.

Dream that you have deciphered the mysteries of the ancient Egyptians.
You will remember that you have an intelligent mind and can solve the problems of the day.

Dream that you have scaled a great mountain.
You will remember you have endurance to finish in those times when the task seems insurmountable.

Dream that you can speak in many forgeign tongues.
You will remember you have the ablitity to reach out to those who others can't.

Dream that you are a sheik with a an adoring harem.
You will remember you have a passionate heart.

Dream that you are flying over uncharted lands,
you will remember you have an adventurous spirit and will welcome new experiences.

Dream that you are surrounded by your friends and family,
you will remember that you are loved and feel their support in those times when you must walk alone.

Dream that you are a kid again,
you will remember your inner child and view life with innocent eyes.

Dream that you are on an island populated by chickens and you have been proclaimed the lord of the chicken people.
You will remember that you have a sense of humor and bring joy to those around you.

And on those mornings that you awaken an you feel that everything has been done before and there is nothing left to say...

You will look at the catcher and know that within you lies the soul of a dreamer and that you can do anything.


by michelle zeman