Exclusion

"Exclusion" or "Hey, How Come Those Fish Are Having So Much Fun? I Want To Be A Goldfish Too."

Despite appearances, this was actually a very disturbing dream.
I mine my dreams for inspiration and fun, particularly fun, and since I like my entertainment horrific I'm not averse to dream monsters or frightening scenarios. One of the most frightening dreams I've ever had featured a character who immediately became the villain of an upcoming novel and I'm grateful that he/it appeared to me ... as long as he stays away.

This dream, however, left me feeling crap all day. Dreams can do that and I wonder how much they affect us even when we don't recall them each day.

Beautiful, shining goldfish have often delivered messages to me in dreams. I obviously associate them with wisdom or something. Now, don't get me wrong. I don't think they are messengers from God or prophets from a spirit world ... they're me. They're a bit of my brain saying: "Great, you're asleep. Now wake up."

So, I'm going to listen to myself and attempt to have more fun.

Or perhaps I ought to get drunk and give a fish the kiss of life.

It depends on your school of dream interpretation.

See what I did there?