Subject: RE: Nightmares! Totally normal IMO. And I agree with the above, do your best in this week to eliminate the controllable. Also consider a prayer/meditation at the end of the day before you go to bed where you are consciously breathing, honoring that you did all you could to be ready in that day, and inviting rest in acknowledging that the rest is a way that your spirit and mind can continue that preparation. That being said, you may have these substate dreams until you are through the event. If they do wake you up, take time to breath, acknowledge your fear, and ask yourself, "Am I safe?" (yes), thank your fear for reminding you of the need to be prepared but honestly say to your self - we are ok. Might sound a little hokey, but from personal experience (where every Friday for 6 months I would have a dream that I forgot my sermon notes) and my work in pastoral care - it does help. You are ready. You will be race day. You will do great! |