It was a warm sunny day in the cool shadow of the woods. Three little brown bear cubs were romping about. One particular cub a brave little soul went exploring. It tackled a tree branch with leaves sprouting from the top. The weight of the branch could not support that of the cub so it dangled over the hearth. With a swoosh sound the branch recoiled and the cub scampered off to topple its brother and sister with a friendly pounce. Large friendly trees with gray trunks sheltered the cubs from the hot sun. Soft light danced its way down through the treetops. A pretty yellow butterfly captured the attention of the youngest cub, a male, and it went chasing after it over stones and shrubs. Clumsily it fell to its belly on the green earth. The two sister cubs seemed to smile and laugh at the action of their brother. Everything was green and golden. The younger female cub happened upon on stream and saw her reflection. Frightened she cried out and the two siblings came to the rescue. The eldest sister pounced on the younger causing her to fall it the stream. The bother cub splashed head first into the water to join in on the water play. All three cubs nipped at each other and wrestled. The better part of the day was spent play fighting in this manner. The eldest cub ventured out further, she showed more curiosity, examined the plants, trees and foliage. The cubs rested snuggled by each other's side as the sun began to fade. The cry of their mother could be heard in the distance calling them home. All three cubs raced towards the pleasing sound of their mother's cry from their day of delightful play.

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This was a dream I had back in 2003. I believe I had this dream to remind me of the importance of  'play' in ones life for a healthy balance. I think its important that people remember what its like to have a little fun and mix it up. All work and business can make one sick physically, mentally and spiritually. Now only if I can take my onw advise and listen to this dream I may be better off today!

Bia' Aletheia