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Dreams Quote by Jessica Shirvington

“Lincoln was drifting in and out of consciousness. He took shallow breaths and his lips were blue. Connecting with him had been something that I had ben trying very hard not to do of late. How could I open myself to him? My mind drifted to the dream I'd had, to the stranger who said he was me. Was…” quote by Jessica Shirvington
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““Lincoln was drifting in and out of consciousness. He took shallow breaths and his lips were blue. Connecting with him had been something that I had ben trying very hard not to do of late. How could I open myself to him? My mind drifted to the dream I'd had, to the stranger who said he was me. Was he my angel maker? With all I now knew, it seemed more plausible that the dream had really meant something. I remembered the painting, the colors. And I remembered the question: What are we to become? I didn't realize I had spoken aloud until Lincoln whispered, "Everything we can.””

Jessica Shirvington

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Dreamer's Echo, 2023

A narrator struggles with connecting to a dying Lincoln figure, confronting personal doubts and the meaning of a prophetic dream.

In simple terms: Facing fear to connect with a dying figure and a dream.

Key Takeaway

Embrace vulnerability despite fear.

Themes

mortality identity dreams connection

Mood

reflective somber hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • creative writing
  • personal reflection
  • dream analysis

Key Concepts

existentialism self‑discovery spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the dream symbolize for you?
  • How can you honor the dying figure’s message?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may be overly dramatic, limiting practical application.

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