Chateau de Monsters

Dear Diary,

Since I can remember, there has been this one recurring dream that has always terrified me, but as the years go by, it has become less and less frightening. This is because I am finally beginning to understand the true meaning behind the dream.

In my dream, it's late at night. I'm laying in bed, gazing out the window at the bright stars in the dark blue sky. Suddenly, a clear-like energy enters through the window and lifts me up, taking me on a journey through the night sky. I'm gliding over the city buildings, but they slowly start to disappear, leaving only darkness and the shimmering water illuminated by the stars.

As I fly over the water, my mind is empty, free from any thoughts. Then, lights begin to appear again, revealing a castle situated on an island. The castle is dimly lit, surrounded by darkness. I land on the front grounds, and out of nowhere, monsters start to appear. They surround me, but the clear energy nudges me to keep moving. The monsters scream and yell, yet I am unable to hear anything. It is as if the whole world around me has become muted, while chaos still reigns. I enter the castle and the torment continues. The tightness in my chest grows as they close in, making it hard to breath. The fact that I cannot hear anything, yet everything is happening all at once, starts to overwhelm me. And the, I wake up.

This dream used to terrify me, but now I realize it was never meant to be scary. It took me a while to understand it's true meaning. I now interpret it as a reflection of my uniqueness and my intentional choice to go against the norms. Flying away from the city and into the darkness represents me escaping from the world and embracing my own reality, symbolized by the castle. It exists exactly where it should, in the shadows. It represents that external appearances don't define me; it's what's inside that truly matters. And inside, these extraordinary creatures are not to be feared; rather they serve as a means for me to express myself, with each possessing its own distinct identity. In the past, I couldn't hear them because I hadn't given them a voice yet. But now, they do have a voice.

This dream has become sentimental to me because it signifies my journey of self-discovery and acceptance. It reminds me that being different is not something to be afraid of, but rather something to embrace and celebrate. So, here's to embracing our unique selves and letting our inner monster's roar.

Sincerely,

Aqua