Don't fall...
Jun. 25th, 2003 10:09 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
ventaIf you have no truck with Weird Shit, this post is probably best left alone.
One night a couple of weeks ago, I I dreamed about my dad. I don't remember dreams often, and they rarely make coherent sense, so this one was unusual.
I dreamed my dad was walking through town, when some form of explosion threw him across the market place in front of me. He landed on his back, his neck snapping at a horrible angle. As I ran across to where he'd landed, I told myself repeatedly that there was no point hoping, anyone who landed like that would be dead. I leant over him, and he opened his eyes, telling me he was fine.
On waking, I briefly considered ringing home to see if all was ok with him - then I didn't, as I figured I'd sound like a nutter. When I next spoke to my parents a couple of days later, my dad was just on the mend after a spell in bed - he'd hurt himself falling backwards over some speakers while dismantling a sound rig.
This kind of thing (where this = prophecy or delusion, depending on your take) runs in my family.
However. Here's the problem:
Last night, I dream about a friend of mine. We're at a party, sitting on opposite sides of the room. People are milling about in between, talking and drinking, and I notice that my friend is quietly asphyxiating. No one notices as they slump off the sofa onto the floor.
As a result, I'm kind of worried about them. But a little vague on what to do. This is someone I don't know all that well, I'd hate to fill their inbox with insane ramblings. Even if there is something up, I've no idea if me intruding would be welcome.
(If you're reading, and this sounds like you, drop me a line, huh ?)
One night a couple of weeks ago, I I dreamed about my dad. I don't remember dreams often, and they rarely make coherent sense, so this one was unusual.
I dreamed my dad was walking through town, when some form of explosion threw him across the market place in front of me. He landed on his back, his neck snapping at a horrible angle. As I ran across to where he'd landed, I told myself repeatedly that there was no point hoping, anyone who landed like that would be dead. I leant over him, and he opened his eyes, telling me he was fine.
On waking, I briefly considered ringing home to see if all was ok with him - then I didn't, as I figured I'd sound like a nutter. When I next spoke to my parents a couple of days later, my dad was just on the mend after a spell in bed - he'd hurt himself falling backwards over some speakers while dismantling a sound rig.
This kind of thing (where this = prophecy or delusion, depending on your take) runs in my family.
However. Here's the problem:
Last night, I dream about a friend of mine. We're at a party, sitting on opposite sides of the room. People are milling about in between, talking and drinking, and I notice that my friend is quietly asphyxiating. No one notices as they slump off the sofa onto the floor.
As a result, I'm kind of worried about them. But a little vague on what to do. This is someone I don't know all that well, I'd hate to fill their inbox with insane ramblings. Even if there is something up, I've no idea if me intruding would be welcome.
(If you're reading, and this sounds like you, drop me a line, huh ?)
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Date: 2003-06-26 01:10 am (UTC)You could even say "how is person X? I heard they were unwell", the likely response being either "really? Well, I'll just check up on them" or "really? Where did you hear that, it's plainly nonsense, they're in perfect health" to which you reply "oh, my mistake then, glad they're well".
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Date: 2003-06-26 02:48 am (UTC)There's always the worry of uncovering someone's weakness and making them feel exposed, but probably worth a quick check that the person is OK.
On a completely different level, it would be good for you to know the predictiveness of your dreams generally and more data cannot help but be good. If this one turns out to a complete false positive you'll be less concerned next time. (and if true, more aware).