Today I am changing the name of this podcast to “Signs and Wisdom Received From Loved Ones In Spirit”. I am doing this because my loved ones share all kinds of wisdom with me – valuable insight on living. Until today’s brainstorm, I have had nowhere to put these beautiful words of wisdom. I will alternate between these wisdoms and the signs every Tuesday, as usual. A year after my son died, I received a “connection dream” with him. I asked him today if I could share it with you all. He said I could share only the parts that were not personal and that would make sense to other Moms, Dads and family members. In the dream, I had been telling him how upset I was about losing him and that it was so great to be able to connect. Gently, but firmly, he said, “Stop!" I replied, “Stop what?” He answered, "Where I am now is all thought energy, everything runs on thoughts. So, when you are so negative, it feels like you are striking me, it hurts. I know, don't worry, I was the same way when I first got here. So, think aboutyour love for me, that will set you on a better thought track.... no, not your pain of missing me, your love of me... ok, that 's better.” I then asked him, "I want to know all about where you are now, if you are safe, if you are loved, where are you?" Still firm, but more gently, he answered, “"Mom, first of all there are some rules, not like on Earth, more like facts that don't transfer to the Earth, like scientific facts. They just are and you accept them. The first is that everything is a thought. There is no safety, or harm unless you think it. There is love if you accept it. So, whatever we think just is. At first, I was outraged and angry and I missed you, Dad and Sisterlike crazy. I cried all the time. Other Spirits kept guiding me through and I finally got the hang of how to live again." "Mom, just trust. Trust that this is as real as can be and I will be able to get through. Anyway, you are probably going to wake up soon, and then you will be gone. Just know that I love you." I answered in the dream, “I love you too Son!” and woke up. Then, I got my dream journal out and hurriedly wrote down everything I could remember, before I forgot. For those of you who have lost a loved one, this is my first suggestion for you: Get and keep a dream journal. I am by no means a sleep/ dream expert, but here are the 3 types of dreams I get. The 1st type are “taking out the mental trash” dreams. Nonsensical, disjointed, grievance clearing dreams that just seem to combine all the stresses of life into that chaotic dream state. I don’t write about these, I just let them gointo the trash bin unhindered. The 2nd type are “take notes for later” dreams. These are dreams that turn recent thoughts and ideas into technicolor, surround sound, get the popcorn extravaganzas. They present the ideas in such a way that when I awaken, I know that with more thought, planning and elbow grease, they could become a reality that I want. I quickly write these down. The 3rd type are “connection dreams” with my loved ones in Spirit, highly emotional, always leaving me filled with more love for them, as well as profound hope and inspiration. Just get a spiral notebook and pen, set it within easy reach of your bed. When you feel the need, grab it, write fast, putit back and resume sleep. Read it in the morning and you will be amazed at what you find. Sweet dreams everyone!