--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Am I dreaming or is it real? Something…" description: "\"Am I dreaming or is it real? Something evil that just won't heal. What was it that led it here. Like some old tale about ugly fears. It is cold from my..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/987/karina-escobar-59464_courage_am-i-dreaming-or-is-it-real-something-ev_1686894.jpg" --- # Am I dreaming or is it real? Something evil that just… ![“Am I dreaming or is it real? Something evil that just won't heal. What was it that led it here. Like some old tale about ugly fears. It is cold from my feet to ears. I am told I can't beat this fear. So far it's been more than a year. It waits for me all day here. I see and hear it all, the ache…” quote by Karina Escobar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/987/karina-escobar-59464_courage_am-i-dreaming-or-is-it-real-something-ev_1686894.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/987/karina-escobar-59464_courage_am-i-dreaming-or-is-it-real-something-ev_1686894.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/987/karina-escobar-59464_courage_am-i-dreaming-or-is-it-real-something-ev_1686894.jpg) > “Am I dreaming or is it real? Something evil that just won't heal. What was it that led it here. Like some old tale about ugly fears. It is cold from my feet to ears. I am told I can't beat this fear. So far it's been more than a year. It waits for me all day here. I see and hear it all, the ache in my gut is not all. It may be tall but it won't make me fall. I am real and you a fake I call. I will seal you up and send you far. I will feel the sun in my hand and be able to hear. I will lie in the sand and there will be no more fear. Won't let it eat away and bring me to tears. Bye is what I'll say and wave my hand away.” [Karina Escobar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/karina-escobar/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A speaker confronts a persistent, oppressive fear that feels both real and imagined, yearning for release and peace. **In simple terms:** Facing a deep, lingering fear that feels both real and imagined. Key Takeaway Seek ways to confront and release the fear. Themes fear inner conflict healing hope Mood anxious determined hopeful Type personal reflective When to use this quote - therapy - journaling - mindfulness - creative expression - support groups Key Concepts psychology trauma resilience Questions to Reflect On - What does this fear represent for you? - How can you create a safe space for healing? 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