Superstitions, Signs and Dreams
I have always been someone who is very aware of my surroundings and the daily events in my life. When I begin to see odd or peculiar things happening to me, I feel I must give them merit, notice and pay attention to what the world, universe (God) is trying to tell me.
As a grieving individual I have not had a specific dream or felt that I was being contacted by my Mom or Nanny. (This is with the exception of wind chimes which only my brother and I heard when my Mom died). Although I would have liked a dream or to have felt their presence, I have been comfortable with not having any contact as many people do not receive anything.
This past week I have not been 100% and I have found myself on edge. I’m remembering what was going on this time a year ago with my Nanny’s health and have found myself wanting to talk to both of them more than I ever have over the past year.
I began receiving signs on Wednesday morning when I fixed eggs for breakfast. The first egg I cracked was one single yolk but then the next egg was a surprise when two yolks came out.
- Pregnancy, especially with twins (for you or a loved one) – well wouldn’t that be a nice surprise!
- Someone is going to get married soon (double yolks in one shell = union of two people in marriage)
- Plenty, good fortune (It would be about time)
- You’ll get double your expectations (good things)
- A death will happen in the family soon – I’m choosing to ignore this one completely
- To dream about a childhood home, can indicate a desire for building a family (Hey, God – if you are trying to tell me something here, we’ve done all we can do), and family ideologies. It also is reflective of aspects which were prominent when one lived there. It can also be a symbol of unfinished business that are triggered by some waking situation.
- To dream about finding a nest egg can signify some financial gain. (I’m adding this to the meaning of the double yolks)
Doves play a part and role in most cultures and religions but the overall theme they bring is to be a symbol of love. In Gypsy folklore, Doves are believed to be messengers of love from the spirit world. In ancient Christian lore, the dove is considered the symbol for mother. Other beliefs are that doves call you to regain your serenity and remind you to take a deep breath and release tension and stress (something I needed to do on Saturday).
As I said with dreams, each of us can interpret our signs and the meanings differently. This past week for me has been about eggs (which could symbolize new life in many different ways but I’ve also revisited my past). I do not know for certain what these events mean but I do feel that I am being reminded that everything will work out and be OK.
What are your thoughts? Are you superstitious and believe in signs? Do you analyze your dreams? Most importantly – do you allow yourself to slow down long enough to see what you are trying to be told? I would love to hear from you.
I have had a lot of dreams about my dad and I have had a lot of “signs” I believe indicate a prescence. Whether it’s him, or God comforting me I don’t know. It’s funny that yours are bird-related, because I saw a bird circling over-head when my dad passed away on the beach ( I didn’t notice many surrounding things, but I noticed that). I have noticed a similar bird circling a few times, one particular – at my nephews Graduation from boot camp where we had to tell him about my dad’s passing.
My mom and dad actually had a discussion a few weeks before my dad passed (oddly enough), about what would happen if either of them died and what sign they would give to eachother to signal they were ok. My dad said he would flash lights, and this has happened several times to my mom since he has died. My husband and I also witnessed it the day after, and it was really crazy because nothing appeared to cause the flash of light in our hotel room.
I feel like I sound crazy when I talk about these things, but when speaking to others who have significant others who have died, it does seem like a more common occurance then one would think.
These events are so common – if one is willing to acknowledge them. I’ve had several friends who have had lights flash, electronics fail and one friend stated a light kept going on and off as her father was dying. It isn’t funny to anyone who has experienced these events. What I faintly mentioned in this blog post is that at the moment my mom died in hospice care – wind chimes outside of her room rang. No one else in the room heard them except my brother and later that day – my aunt heard them in her neighborhood (and she had never heard them before nor has she heard them after).
I’m attaching this article which discusses common ways individuals may be contacted by their loved ones. It is written by a psychic but as a grief counselor, I can tell you that I’ve heard most of these from my clients. I truly forgot to add it but I know that some may not like that it’s written by a psychic
http://ezinearticles.com/?Ten-Signs-That-Deceased-Loved-Ones-Give-To-Let-Us-Know-They-Are-Around&id=5894048
I am a very superstitious person, although I rarely remember my dreams. I also deeply believe in gut feelings. There have been times when I’ve ignored my guy feeling and have had not so great consequences.
I am like you and have learned from experiences that if my gut is saying not to do something – I shouldn’t do it. I’ve now had three eggs with double yolks -out of the same carton…… not sure what to think about that.
Love this, Sheryl! I am very in tune with my dreams…they’ve proven to be cathartic and even prophetic at times. It’s so mind-boggling to me that we can almost experience a whole other world through them!
The pair of doves’ visit makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I’m so glad it brought you peace. I always tell my family that when I pass I will send them ladybugs and hummingbirds. 🙂
Thanks Shelly! I had asked my grandmother when she was dying how I would know she was with me and she said I would just know. She loved birds and always kept feeders in her yard so each time a robin flies and sits close to me, I know it is her. This experience was what I needed at the time and I’ve seen a few other pairs of doves since then. As for you and ladybugs, I have a friend that had an aunt who died who loved ladybugs and after her death, my friend returned home to find ladybugs all over her front porch. XO