Thursday, May 5, 2011

on the order of

I thought about this little tidbit over the last week: I would pay $5000 or trade 3 months of my life to be able to control what I dream about before going to sleep. There are caveats in this mystical pretend world of mine: I wouldn't want to trade mental health & stamina, or trade a peaceful death for a violent one.

I have vivid dreams and I remember them in great detail. It's exhausting and emotionally draining, and I fantasize about harnessing the power of my own brain to bring peace in my slumber. Wouldn't that be nice? Wake up the morning refreshed, having solved some problem or found insight into emotions you just couldn't ponder while awake. $5000 seems like a steal, actually.

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