When a Dream Felt Kinder Than Reality 🤍 |

So... yesterday I was incredibly emotional.

For a moment, I genuinely thought it might be my last day on Earth. hhh 😅

I cried myself to sleep.

Then I dreamed something so unbelievably sweet that, for a little while, I wished I could have stayed in that dream forever.😅

In my dream, you looked at me with so much love. You gently stroked my hair and whispered,

"I'll never leave you. You've always been in my heart."

You hugged me like there was no tomorrow.

Then you reached for my hand, smiled, and asked,

"Will you marry me?"

Without hesitation, I said yes.

I remember crying in that dream because I'd waited so long for that moment. It felt so peaceful... so real... exactly where my heart had always wanted to be.

What makes this dream even more surreal is that it wasn't the first time I'd ever dreamed about you.

Years ago, when we were still just friends, I dreamed that we kissed.

Similarly back then, it felt impossible. You even laughed and told me,

"I'd never kiss you, even after many lifetimes." 😅

I laughed too because I knew it could never happen.

But life has a funny way of surprising us.

& About a year later, against every expectation, that impossible dream became reality. 😱🤯

& We really kissed.🥰

Maybe that's why this dream stayed with me long after I woke up.

After yesterday's dream, something shifted inside my heart.

For the first time, I had this quiet, unexplainable feeling that somehow... one day, I'd become your wife.

I don't know why.

I don't know how.

It wasn't logic.

It was simply a feeling that settled so deeply inside me that I couldn't ignore it.

Then I did what I always end up doing.

I went back and read all the messages we've shared over the years—the ones I still keep.

As I scrolled through them, I realised something that had never changed.

I've loved your presence for so many years.

Believe me... I tried to burn those feelings away.

Turns out they're fireproof. 🥵🤣

Maybe it's because you're just too hot to handle.

You're the only one who's ever made me feel this way.

Other people came and went, and I could let them go without much difficulty.

But you...

Somehow, you've always been the exception.

No matter how hard I tried to forget you, my heart kept quietly remembering.. it's been so long already...2024 🥹

You always had this silly way of making me laugh when my world felt dark.

You're ridiculously funny.

You're the only person who's ever brought out that carefree, goofy side of me that no one else has ever unlocked. 🔓

With you, I never felt like I had to pretend.

I just felt...

Comfortable.

Safe.

At home.

Even now, as I'm writing this, I'm hugging my pillow...

Yet somehow it feels like I'm hugging you.

And strangely...

It still feels safe.

Awee... I could feel it in my bones that you were talking about me, that somewhere in your heart, you loved me more deeply than words could ever explain.

I loved you just as deeply too..

And maybe...

A tiny part of me is still waiting for you to finally find that white horse and sweep me off my feet.

No pressure though...

Just don't get lost on the way. 🤣🐎❤️

So this is my little love letter to you.

If, by some twist of fate, you're reading this...

I hope you're smiling to yourself too.

I hope life has been gentle with you.

I hope you've found moments of peace, even on the days when no one else sees your battles.

Maybe one day, when the timing is finally right, our paths will cross again.

Until then...

I'll treasure every laugh, every memory, every impossible moment that somehow became real.

Who knows...

Maybe that white horse just took the scenic route. 🤍🐎

And if not...

Thank you for reminding me what it felt like to be seen, understood, and completely at home in someone's presence.

Some dreams disappear when we wake.

Some stay in our hearts forever. ❤️ Find me please 🥺

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7/8 Edited to

... Read moreDreams have a magical way of showing us what our hearts truly desire, sometimes even more kindly than our waking reality. Reflecting on my own experiences, I've found that the sweetest dreams often leave a lingering sense of peace and hope long after waking up. Like in the story shared, there's something deeply comforting about dreaming of love and connection, especially when reality feels uncertain or difficult. From my own journey, I remember repeatedly dreaming about moments of love and understanding that seemed impossible at first. Yet, like in the narrative here, life surprised me by turning those dreams into real experiences. It’s fascinating how our subconscious keeps the hope alive through such dreams, reinforcing our deepest feelings and sometimes guiding us toward meaningful moments. Revisiting old messages and memories, as this author did, is a powerful way to reconnect with those enduring emotions. It reminds us that some feelings are truly fireproof – they remain unshaken despite attempts to suppress or ignore them. For me, these memories have been anchors during times of uncertainty, providing comfort and a sense of belonging. The tenderness described — feeling safe, at home, and completely seen — resonates with anyone who's experienced genuine connection. It’s rare and precious, and even when distance and time create separation, that bond continues to grow silently within the heart. It’s also important to acknowledge the healing journey that underlies such emotional reflections. Writing about our feelings, whether in a diary or shared post, can be therapeutic. It helps process complex emotions like longing, hope, and even pain. If you’ve ever felt lost or unacknowledged in love, know that it’s okay to hold onto dreams and memories that bring you joy and strength. Sometimes, love requires patience, and perhaps the 'white horse' is just taking a scenic route, as beautifully put in this heartfelt letter. Ultimately, this narrative reminds us that some dreams don’t vanish upon waking; they remain etched in our hearts, inspiring us to keep believing in love, hope, and the possibility that one day, the impossible might become real.

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