dream

I had this really vivid dream last night. I Lived near a big mountain and wanted to climb to the top to watch the sun set. I got on my hiking boots and took a flashlight for the trek back. My parents chimed in their concerns for such a dangerous hike and regardless, off i went. It started with a series of wooden stairs that got more like ladders the higher I got.

flickr photo from Madra Rua

Eventually the ladders ended and i was scaling up a mountainside covered with roots and weeds and big trees when I arrived at a clearing half-way up. The mountain side was flat and open. There was a huge Buddha statue and lots of people milling around.

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Here I discovered a gift shop(!) and eagerly entered. Within the gift shop was a TOY STORE filled with all the cool Asian toys I ever wanted and I spent the rest of my dream running around playing with all the cool stuff.

flickr photo from luisvilla

So this morning I am asking myself the meaning of this dream?
Did I abandon my uphill climb to simply spend my days playing in a toy store? Or am I reminded to take a break from life's journey and play. Certainly we all arrive at the eternal sunset too soon...