The Chinese Dream on Earth

Life is but a dream of the soul, within which myriad dreams unfold. Once, like Zhuangzi, I was bewildered, uncertain whether it was Zhuang Zhou dreaming he was a butterfly, or a butterfly dreaming it was Zhuang Zhou. Many fall into these dreams, some riding high on the winds of success, others heartbroken to the point of despair, some fulfilling their desires, and others depressed and unfulfilled, ranging from the rich and honored to the poor and despised... Each dream is different, and so is the way each person awakens.

I too have had all sorts of strange dreams-lucid dreams, precognitive dreams, pregnancy dreams, beautiful dreams, erotic dreams, nightmares, even dreams of time travel... Some I have experienced firsthand, others I have dreamt repeatedly. Always in a haze, never understanding why, until I awoke and realized it was all but a pipe dream.

Recently, I have received many questions from online friends about how to awaken. Everyone's experiences differ, and so do the methods. I have no master nor belong to any religion; I merely dream ceaselessly, continually breaking dreams, shattering dreams, and completing dreams. As many have asked and the details are lengthy, I can only slowly recall, think a little, write a little, hoping those destined might see this, and also hoping that those who are depressed might see through their dreams and step out of them.