In the Land of Dreams - Stories I wrote, Paintings I sketched

Dreaming

Some of you may have noticed that I love Haruki Murakami's quote: "I dream. Sometimes I think that it is the only right thing to do." This quote resonates with me because it highlights the importance of dreaming.

My fascination with dreams began in my childhood, and as a teenager, I started recording them. Initially, it was just a quirky habit, but over time it evolved into something much more meaningful. Dreams have always captivated me, allowing me to live a vivid and imaginative life filled with stories, colorful landscapes, and intriguing encounters. Interestingly, when I read my old dream journals ( and I have many!) I often don’t remember dreaming of those things. It feels like I am reading a novel that I wrote myself without even realizing it.

Dreams hold incredible power. They can reveal hidden emotions, spark creativity, or simply offer an escape to explore new worlds. I have noticed that when I try to jot down my dreams each morning, they become more vivid, and I remember them better. It is almost like writing them down helps train my mind to hang onto those dream memories a little longer. Who knew that remembering dreams could be a skill we can nurture? Is this even possible?

My dreams continuously inspire my paintings. The colors, textures, and surreal moments that unfold while I sleep often find their way into my art. They feel like whispers from my subconscious, gently guiding my creative process.

I have one recurring dream that involves discovering buried treasure on a small moss-covered mound in the middle of a forest. Perhaps this explains my lifelong love of collecting treasures—sea glass, broken pottery, bird feathers, buttons, and any other discarded item that strikes me as beautiful. There is a special joy in finding beauty in the unexpected.

For me, dreams are more than just fleeting moments of the night; they are an endless source of wonder. If you haven’t tried recording your dreams, I encourage you to give it a try. You might be surprised by what your subconscious has to say! Who knows? You might uncover treasures of your own, hidden in the moss-covered mounds of your imagination.

I would love to know.

• Do you record your dreams?

• Have you ever experienced recurring dreams?

• If you keep a dream journal, how do you feel when you look back on it?

When you have some time, please let me know.