subconsciously self-referential

last night, i had the hug dream again.

the details were different this time around, the tone was lighter, and there were no tears in this version, but the hugger, the context of the hug and the deep, soul-nourishing feelings accompanying it were the same.

peace. relief. forgiveness. understanding. comfort. contentment. healing. friendship. love.

and, within this incarnation of the hug dream, i actually remembered the first one.

i thought to myself, as the hug happened, "wow. this feels just like it did in that dream i had. i'm so glad it's happening for real, and that it's just as i imagined it would be."

it probably wasn't the last time i'll have that dream -- i find that when my subconscious references previous dreams in new ones, those dreams tend to recur -- and that's okay.

if something is going to repeat itself in my mind while i sleep, i'm glad it's something as lovely as this.