Not all dreams seem to be significant ...though reoccurring themes can reflect subconscious associations or a preoccupation of thoughts.

What I mean ...is that a person who is always facing deadlines in a very competitive business, can be experiencing certain stressors that could slyly emerge and dominate internally.

In the past, I was not exempt from having some of these moments ...facing deadlines, but not of the nature that would cause great actual worry.  I merely would wait until the last moment to begin on a school paper which was often due ...tomorrow??

I could be accused of, or be unprofessionally diagnosed with a condition called procrastination. Though I may claim that the label possesses a bit of unprofessionalism ...I cannot deny it was often true to the claim.

Procrastination gives much thought ...and often too much.  But, what I am addressing here, is more a lack of thought.  Not intentional careless thought ...or lack of it.  I'm talking about amnesia ...where the presence of it is giving the recipient a bit of grief, because they want to know, but can't remember.

I've seen several comparatively old Westerns where the plot of the story involved a case of amnesia: inclusive of Heath Barkley, Hoss Cartwright, Jim West ...and to name one non-western more recent than those, the Bionic Woman.

There seemed to be little advantage to their cases ...and there was a desperate sense of wanting to know who they were.  They didn't seem to lose their knack for doing things, or how to do things ...they just forgot who they were, and wondered if their present response and recent behavior had any link to how they used to be.

Life is difficult enough without having to consider the possibility of amnesia complicating our day any further.

We often forget things ...as is our usual nature, though more often than not, we more readily forget the things we don't have our minds steadfastly set on.  In other words, we are often preoccupied with things that are more desirable to us.

Yet, there is also the opposite of this ...and a very sad state of affairs.  We can be also preoccupied with things we fret or fear.  A child with an alcoholic parent may fear his loved one may come home angry and out-of-control.  Who could argue that this is not a realistic fear??

Neither the alcoholic parent, nor the victim child may want the situation to exist ...but, it does exist too often.

Yes, life is often very complex ...yet, our expectations for it are rather simple.  We may plead, "I just want it to stop!!"

And even more complex may be those people who have become disillusioned with most of life in general. They view life as being unfair, and believe justice cannot be obtained unless the worst is always and as often as can be ...exposed.  A general sense of dissatisfaction with life, with a little precisely timed conscious prodding ...can quickly result in stirring up some misguided emotions.  And tragically it does not take long to form a deep-seated anger or bitterness.  Kindred to these exposed emotions are the roots to the problem ...which are sadly too often allowed to grow unchecked.  

I am not one to espouse any principals that warrant any sole commitment to psychological dogma.  But, as a point of reference to which we can perhaps learn something ...it is perhaps a worthy effort to look at the perspective of those attempting to classify, as 'grouping' often provides a more than slight possibility of understanding.

I recalled many years ago, a presentation done using the Johari Window. It's intended to be a self-help or personal awareness aid.  It is also used as a tool for guidelines for interactions within a group ...used for mutual benefit for those gathered together for that purpose of accomplishing something.

Animated characters in cartoons often attempt to tell a story, involving a bit of decision-making ...also alluding to the help of a conscience.  Some cartoons outright depict an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other.  But, some are a bit more subtle with creating characters like Jiminy Cricket or as Dr. Seuss displays with a simple minded, yet logical and somehow trained for parental correctness ...fish, in a fishbowl, in The Cat in the Hat.  Unnamed in the book, the TV show felt obliged to give the fish a name ...fitting that cartoon criteria, with Carlos K. Krinklebein.

Yet, the Johari Window is presented as four ways to view things, as four window panes ...not to take too many pains to make too much of it.

1. What is known by a person about him/herself & known by others.  This being a more open self, which may lead us to say ...a more free self.  And therefore, being free ...it is depicted as being an open arena to understanding, without the typical barriers that exist in other areas of our lives.
2. Unknown by a person about him/herself, but others know. This is called blind spot, or blind self.
3. What a person knows about him/herself, while others don't know it.  This is called hidden self, or perhaps facade ...depending on the motivation, or motive.  It can also be called the avoided area ...as he/she may not want to know about these things.  We are often very convincing to ourselves ...and though it may be looked at as harmless self-preservation, it is still denial.
4. Unknown by a person about him/herself, & also unknown to others.  This can be a learning arena ...as we all don't know things before we know them.  But, what kind of learning a person is open to ...makes a big difference.  There is such a thing as negative learning, or being taught the wrong things.

Let me explain a little bit about # 4 ...appearing to be the the most bold in stating a condition of negative or wrong learning. I challenge anyone to tell me the name of one person they know who has died as a result of Climate Change. Yet, we have been told that Climate Change is more of a threat to our nation and world than an organization promoting violent terrorism.

I've searched many sites to see what is actually listed as effects of climate change.  It is always a bit discretionary in choosing what sites are best, but I chose this one, listed below as: Some of the most dangerous consequences of climate change. (my comments follow each italicized heading)

• Higher temperatures ...you may call it isolated Michigan ignorance, but last year we had one of the coldest winters in a long time.  Yes, you globies do claim there will be effectual spikes in the opposite direction, though looking at honest figures, there has been only deviations from the average in both directions...which is how we compute an average in the first place.
• Changing landscapes ...if this is a major concern for you, I can recommend a Landscaping company for you to attend to your needs.
• Wildlife at risk ...the best solution to this is to add the species to our food chain, and we will have ample entrepreneurs making sure the species flourish.  On the other hand, I could make a list of a few species I would like to be extinct, the mosquito heading up the list.  Seriously, are we more concerned over this than a living threat by those who'd prefer our own citizens face elimination??
• Rising seas ...this is not of the tidal wave pace, and I think I could easily walk away from that danger.  Even Noah had 120 years to prepare ...and if you recall, the rising seas had nothing to do with man's use of the environment, it had to do more with the family environment that was created.
• Increased risk of drought/fire ...history has many documented periods of drought, thousands of years ago.
• Stronger storms & increased storm damage ...Number of recorded storms affecting United States:
• 1850s ...17
• 1860s ...15
• 1870s ...19
• 1880s ...25
• 1890s ...20
• 1900-1909 ...17
• 1910s ...21
• 1920s ...15
• 1930s ...18
• 1940s ...23
• 1950s ...20
• 1960s ...15
• 1970s ...12
• 1980s ...17
• 1990s ...15
• 2000–2009 ...19
• 2010s ...4 

How is that again??

• Heat-related illnesses and diseases ...yes, I am all for combating diseases, but I believe we should approach this not just with words.  We need to be genuine and consistent about it.  During the summer of 2014, thousands of children crossed our southern border and surrendered themselves to Border Patrol agents.  We were led to believe that they found their own way here ...but, there is a document from the Department of Homeland Security seeking a contractor to manage and transport approximately 65,000 (UAC) Unaccompanied Alien Children, ten times the average entering our country every year.  Yes, we need to consider compassionately how we are to respond. But, being compassionate ...does not mean we have to be careless. Though I don't prefer the term 'alien', we do quarantine astronauts who've been in space ...and perhaps we should have had a space in time where we assessed the health of these children before rapidly spreading them throughout various parts of our country. (And an update now, besides the regular flu season, in 2020 we began to experience something else that thrives in cold weather ---Covid-19.) 
• Economic losses ...Perhaps the most absurd statement is this one. Due largely to sanctions put in place because of the fear of forever ruining our environment, inclusive of the relatively recent narrative of climate change, our economy has been significantly damaged ...and recovery stands behind many pretenses.

You perhaps say ...that I am being ridiculously insensitive, that I am only thinking of the here & now, and not of future generations.  Well, not to keep score, but you'd be wrong again. I am not at all a person who thinks of only the here & now.  I am passionately concerned for the future generations of children ...and not just a select group of children, but all children.

But, first let me mention a few things.  It appears that wrong things are no less embraced than right things.  At least the solutions for correcting wrongs are dependent upon first differentiating what is wrong and what is right ...then rating the importance of it or urgency.  Often part of the problem is the fact of that very thing ...that we differ on that differentiation.

Many times inaccuracies or wrong ideologies are embraced at the onset ...as they are packaged to incite our emotions, and convince us of a new found fear we have not beforehand been introduced to.  But, right things are also difficult at times to convince of our involvement.  

Look at the group of people often considered the Greatest Generation.  It is understandable how people who are suffering their own depravity still within the grasp of the Great Depression ...would hesitate to get involved in someone else's struggle.  Yes, they did hesitate to get involved, but they then went on to fight and defeat on of the world's greatest threats of all time in World War II.  They came to know and show the rest of us what is patriotism ...and it moved us with compassion and a fighting spirit of resolve.

Today, I hear more about how bad war is ...which it is, but we must not forget what is behind it.  What moves us to get involved??  And why are so many of those who've been moved to get involved ...so looked down upon??

There are some factions of society who mix a very small degree of religiosity with an overwhelming portion of sick and violent behavior.  They rape women, sell them as sex slaves, and even take little girls as child brides ...if not also raping and killing them.  And we look at patriotism as something less than admirable ...choosing not to get involved, while we think we are bold and strong in our own safe havens, claiming women's rights.  In those areas of our world, the women have no rights ...no rights to be safe, and no rights to at times even exist.

We of the USA have the right to not be a part of arranged marriages ...and our choice is to be privileged to not get involved with these type of people in our own society.  If we want to stand up for women's rights, let's not take the irresponsible and cowardly route ...let's focus on those who truly do not have any rights.

And instead of talking about how climate change will affect our future generations of children ...let's focus on the generation that can't even fight for their existence, as they are denied existence because of the claim of women's rights.  Don't get involved with any such delinquent guy who can't take responsibility for his actions ...who can't be a real daddy.

Yes, the real danger we are facing is the change in climate of our prevailing trend of public opinion.

This is the real danger of climate change ...changing the climate, or way of thinking on how we view not only our human condition, but spiritual condition.

Even a certain denominationally designated spiritual leader said we are all brothers and sisters ...and in a sense, as a Christian, I can understand and embrace that to a degree ...yet, if another religion considers me an infidel and believes I should die ...well, that hardly gives me the sense of feeling we are close knit brothers and sisters.

But, I almost forgot the initial statement on the dream of amnesia.  The crux of it actually has its center focus on the crucifix ...of Jesus being sent to die in that cruel and violently horrific way.  Hopefully we have not forgotten that ...and why He died.

Now, as far as amnesia goes ...and forgetting some of the things that may be difficult to forget, it seems critical for the loving nature of eternity that we must indeed forget some things.

We need to forget our biases.

We need to forget our hate.

We need to forget our deep-seated bitterness.

These things are just a few of the things we need to forget ...but forgetting is often not easy.

Actually, it can be very difficult.

As we read the Book of Revelation, of end times, the very last Chapter reminds me of this.  I admit that I do not understand much of what I read here ...but, it gives me comfort enough with what I do know.

I see that there is no sea ...by reading the second to last Chapter. And there is a new heaven and a new earth ...provided by God, not the careful stewardship of climate change advocates.  And yes, until that time, surely I want to breath clean air and drink clean water ...but, I have no worry, as I read the final Chapter.

The water of life ...a pure river, clear as crystal, proceeds our of the throne of God and of the Lamb.  In the midst of the street, on either side of the river, is the tree of life with twelve manner of fruits ...and yielding fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.

This here is not a dream ...it is reality.  Though we can accept reality as true, it is often not without need of understanding. And at times we have to accept the fact that some things we do not understand.

This sort of confused me ...as I pictured heaven as a place we entered, already healed.

Yet, we are not invited to heaven because of our proven health record ...we admit we are unhealthy and realize our need for Him.

" ...for the healing of the nations."  Consuming leaves??  Some of us might even put an adult panda to shame. From one report I read, they consume 20 to 80 pounds daily.  How many pounds do you think it would take to offset our current daily diet of bitter herbs??

We are who we are ...but, more importantly we need to grow to experience more who He is.

Accepting Him for who He is ...allows us to accept the gift of eternity with Him. Yet, we also will be with each other.  The one who called us an infidel and tried to kill us ...or may have succeeded in killing us or our family, may not inspire us in sharing a glorious welcoming speech.  The apostles may have had much hesitation with Saul, whom we mostly refer to as the apostle Paul.  As hard as it is for us to believe that some people could possibly repent, we need to accept it if they have a conversion like Saul did.

And the one who felt we deserved death, may not easily feel we are ready to share this glorious life ...such as the life we are granted eternally.

I don't know how it actually goes ...but, my dream gave me a picture of how improved things would be if we could just approach each day with a bit of amnesia in this life ...as in forgetting the bad when it is appropriate, and being a little more forgiving and compassionate. 

Perhaps if we tried to forget about voicing our grievances about past events ...and tried to start anew.  Hate and bitterness would not be able to root themselves.

Of course, we can't entirely forget ...if so, we may blindly go back down that same destructive path again.  You may ask, how do we avoid that?

The Word of God, the Bible, tells us what to fear in the future, and what not to. Jesus was born a baby ...such an innocent feel-good picture for us in Christmas plays and holiday displays, surrounding our annual gift-giving, singing, and appearances with friends and relatives.  That's the good part of life ...but, there is the other part too, filled with condemnation, conflict, and crime.  

Jesus entered this life readily sharing the good ...but the condemnation, conflict, and crime wanted a part of Him ...actually, all of Him, eliminated.  Then His followers could be dealt with at a later time.  

Jesus did not create this mess, and He didn't have to clear it up.  It was His choice.  He didn't have an obligation or responsibility ...and He didn't have to do anything to prove He could man up ...but, He did.

Look to the Word of God, the Bible ...and it will tell you what we are to do, as we wait for Jesus to return.

The Gospel According to Matthew, Chapter 10, gives us the words of Jesus:  "And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when you depart out of that house or city, shake of the dust of your feet.  Verily, I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment than for that city.  Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be you therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.  But, beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; and you shall be brought before governors and kings for My sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.  But, when they deliver you up, take no thought of how or what you shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what you shall speak. For it is not you that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaks in you."

I have a bit of concern about careless interpretation of this. The apostles were constantly with Jesus, and they had a real experience, inclusive of the sense of how Jesus wanted them to visualize what He said.  I am quite confident that Jesus didn't want the apostles to be arrogant and apathetic towards those they were to reach out to.  Jesus did not want them to fear, and He wanted to instill confidence within them.

The confidence I see today, is often something quite different. I am not an authority, as the apostle Paul was, to write churches letters with the intent to both encourage and tell them where they were going wrong.  No, this is not authority speaking through me, it is how I emotionally feel.  I don't agree with Westboro Baptist Church members who go to cemetery to show their disdain for the military while parents are grieving the death of their loved ones.  To me, that is an extreme case of cruel thoughtlessness ...and certainly not the place to promote your agenda.  But, there are many others cases where someone speaks as if they have spiritual authority ...when their ideas are a bit foreign to me (a mild way to say they don't seem to be in the right spirit, or Spirit).

How do we become more in tuned with, or attuned to something ...especially the Spirit of God??  Reading the Bible is a good start, and studying the Bible with others.  Yes, I agree there can still be major differences ...but, at least there is a basis for discussion.