In dreams, water often represents emotions or an emotional state of the person dreaming.

This morning, on the edge of sleeping and waking up I remember standing at the shore of a lake. I am debating whether to step into the cold water. Imagining the jolt of its icyness touching my skin. While this is still echoing inside me I suddenly realize this body of water is my manifested grief.

I am pulling back my foot. Do I really want to take that next step? Am I prepared submerging myself and connecting with my emotions?

I don’t think so.

But then again, I only need to take one small step at a time.