Dream Journal Entry

April 12, 2023
Dream and Interpretation by Saunder Strong

DREAM
I was in the wetlands part of me.

There was a fresh snow.

I walked in the plowed street part of me.

I walked on the boardwalk part of me; I was the first tracks.

I walked through the hidden wooded trails parts of me.

My curiosity grew when I saw the wooded trail. I reminded myself to walk it when I was heading back.
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INTERPRETATION
Plowed street implies that I had already learned this part of me; most likely with the help of another.

I decided to continue my journey towards the boardwalk upon witnessing the trail.

What do the wetlands represent? Well, wetlands are typically shallow, though caked with mud, cats tail and other brush. Certainly undesirable to tread through so the boardwalk represents development and progression through rough times. Yet, the snow covering the path would mean there is more to be found.

What was a trying time that required help from others to prosper?
My time in college, being the most recent. The dream did remind me of Bozeman’s urban city amongst nature attributes. Did I dodge something there that I must reflect upon? I missed out on a really cool community. One that helped lift me over troubled times. Perhaps I need to return there? The fact that this dream lacked abundance in people is intriguing. This implies that it is a journey for me alone.

My backtrack to the unmarked, undisturbed wooded trail implies that along the way there is something I missed. Something missed… or a new path of understanding. I have ought to discover alone.
This path is not daunting to me. It is exploration; mystery.

What is something in my life that I need to explore?
To name a couple…
Making new friends.

My calling in life
BOOM! My calling in life.

What I have now that will sustain me…
Independence, peace, stability, healthy habits, the outdoors

What I desire…
My calling in life; Ambition to pursue

Dream Journal Entry

April 4, 2023

Dream and Interpretation by Saunder Strong

DREAM

The dream ended with 3 green martians. They asked me, “What are you here for?”

INTERPRETATION

I have always believed in extraterrestrial life. I believe we have encountered them, too. The question has always been, “why are they here?” They may be asking the same. Maybe they represent a new unknown phase in my life. As I am writing this, Griffin passed yesterday.

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This point forward is written by Jessica

I want to expand on this dream entry.

Griffin was our family pet, but we always felt like he was Saunder’s dog. Griffin had a seizer and died in Asher’s arms a day after our return from visiting Saunder at his home on the North Shore, Lutsen. He was 8yrs old and no sign of illness. It was sudden… unexpected. There was a foreboding eerie-ness I felt when I first read this dream and interpretation by Saunder... His last line implies a connection between Griffin’s passing and a new unknown phase in Saunder’s own life.

After reading this entry I was reminded of a text Saunder sent me on December 13, 2023.

Griffin knows everything I’m sure of it. He’s very in tune with his surroundings. Sometimes I think he’s a reincarnation of a monk.

We believe that Griffin knew his job here was done and he would be needed somewhere else very soon. The foreboding eerie sense I had when reading this journal entry eased and a stillness and knowing set in. The intrigue that Saunder felt surrounding Griffin’s passing and the potential of a new unknown phase in his life was realized on May 5th; just one month after Griffin passed. We believe Griffin was there to greet him on the Other Side. We had 2 events within weeks of Saunder crossing that have confirmed they are together. The first was a sign which I wrote about in Signs and Spirits, Electricity. The other was from Romeny Chan who said she sees Saunder with a light colored shaggy dog. Romany has been our spiritual medium and mindful meditation teacher since Saunder crossed. This introduction was made by our dear longtime family friend, Erinn. When we met Romeny for the first time we knew the connection and communication between Saunder and Erinn was still alive and well.

An Ode To Those I Love

Poem by Saunder Strong, March 2021

An Ode To Those I love

I don’t think the sun will come out today.

The world is no fun. It’s all joyless play.

For a long time it has been this way.

A war has hardened my heart like clay.

I feel the presence of grieving.

I celebrate those that meet Him.

I smile when they are leaving

As the choir sings the last hymn.

I leave the chapel into the warm light.

But darkness consumes the path ahead.

It is just fine. I feel no need to fight.

Soon a River of my own will run red.

This is a farewell ode to all those I love.

Took me to their abode.

Made me feasts on their stove.

In return a firm shake or friendly hug

As they swept my baggage under the rug.

I am blessed to have seen many faces;

Seen their light and beauty under their loads.

And those who are optimistic chases

The sun as the land behind them corrodes.

When the land behind catches me…

I will rest for I have been freed.

Have no fear I am not leaving you.

My body will be left beneath you.

My spirit will see the world for you.