Laura

Into the Unknown

👉 Image by yours truly / poem by Kevin ❤️

Several nights ago, I had a pretty horrible dream. One that I could only imagine is an omen, possibly a warning. I’ll compare it to being on a sinking ship in the middle of the frigid, dark ocean, with only the moon to illuminate the deep black water.

I woke up quite frightened. Actually, it was one of those dreams I woke up several times from, and every time I returned to sleep, the dream continued.

When it was finally over, I told Kevin about the dream in detail, and this was an image I had sent him recently on a dark night with many clouds in the sky. The words he came up with – inspired by my dream, captures the feelings perfectly.

Dark and uneasy. Into a deep abyss.

Unfortunately, it’s not only dreams that provide inspiration – nightmares do, too.

The plus side? (besides this awesome collab?!)

I emerged safely, and free.

I had survived the great unknown.

Hope you enjoyed this darker collab, with a little bit of a backstory to the inspiration.

Image: Laura Bennett

Poem: Kevin, The Beginning at Last

Ⓒ 2025, all words and images – unless otherwise stated.

72 comments

  1. You know I had to come over and check it out! It’s wild how vivid dreams can be and how much they can affect us emotionally… This was beautifully explained… with a beautiful image and poem as well ❤ . I felt the fear with you! That's artistry right there! Great collaboration guys ❤

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    • Thank you! It was dreadfully scary and I do appreciate you coming and checking it out 😆 means a lot, Kay ❤️ I’m glad you enjoyed the collab, too. 😊 I think this dream may be playing off some of the anxieties I had recently about work – appreciate your kinds words and anytime you wanna share dreams, I’m here! 😊 🙏 ❤️

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      • But of course! 💕

        Yeah, I notice sometimes the timing of the dreams can play a role in how they play out, too. Sometimes you can’t pinpoint it and other times, it’s like… ok, got it! Hope the anxiety has calmed down for you, at least 😊💕🌺

        I need a dream guru! LOL! I try to piece part them together through Google, but sometimes I’m just left more confused. Haha! But hey… I’m here to listen… or read… whatevs. ❤

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      • So appreciated! 🙏 💕

        Oh yeah, this is true. And sometimes if we have things on our mind we just need to purge that. That can always be a factor as well. 💫 The brain, 🧠 trying to heal itself lmao 🤣

        I used to write dream posts on here a lot, but I ended up getting sick and with work etc I couldn’t keep up with it the way I liked! It definitely is a haven for inspiration and sometimes messages, whether they be warnings or just what our internal is processing. I’d like to get back into some sort of dream interpretation types of posts but it’s been a minute. I only recently started having crazy and vivid ones like this again.

        Anxiety is getting better 🙏 thank you ✨ 💕 like anything, it ebbs and flows.
        Here to listen and read as well! 😆 ❤️

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      • I am very fascinated by dreams! The more vivid, the better (well, for clarity and understanding anyway). Not the ones you forget 2 seconds after you wake up… like the ones that stick with you for a bit after you wake up. Ya know? It’s like okie dokie, what do we need to figure out in this moment? LOL!

        Only recently, huh? Interesting… probably the timing of the work anxiety. I have pretty vivid dreams almost regularly. I even remember being told that I was a liar for how much detail I could remember about my dreams, so… I’d stopped talking about them for the longest. This seems like a good place to share though; certainly entertaining anyway.

        I’m glad the anxiety is getting better! 🌺💕 Ahhh… the ebbs and flows. LOL! Always!

        And thank you 💕😂

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      • Dreams have always been fascinating to me too. I’ve had some prophetic (unfortunately, as they usually foretell bad events) and then of course just the dreams that is playing out everyday stuff. Lucid dreams, too.

        Yea, the ones that stick – the ones that set the vibe for the day, I hear that! It can be unsettling. I had one recently that bothered me for a bit. It can really mess with you sometimes when it’s like a riddle or a puzzle.

        Oh, so I dream pretty regularly too. It’s been more recent that I’ve been having nightmares, and I attribute that to anxiety. I hear you on people being like wtf! 😆 but I’m not surprised at all that you are a vivid dreamer! It definitely helps to lend us some creativity too. 😊

        Yes, I think WP has a good share of dream people on it too and who are into writing them down. Funnily enough, I was just talking about the dream posts today to Kevin and then you posted about your dream as well.

        So yes, anytime! Feel free to share 😆 💕 (no pressure tho!) 😊

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      • Hahaha! That is so funny, too, because I typed a lot of it, deleted it, typed a lot of it, and was like no one cares, typed some more… and was like eff it… we’re doing it. JUST POST IT! Almost added “Just Post It” to my title and debated discussing my struggles 😅

        I usually don’t remember those types of dreams until they happen, and then I’m sitting in some weird deja vu moment, that’s not quite like deja vu, but… different somehow. I hear ya!

        Yeah, I don’t like the ones that set the bad juju vibes for the day, though. Those ones aren’t fun… and make for one hell of a day.

        😅 Should I be concerned you’re unsurprised by my vivid dreaming? Or… is this a Libra superpower? LOL! I don’t know much about dreams. Something I’m interested in, but haven’t focused enough on.

        Hahaha! No pressure! 😂💕 Love it!

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    • Thank you, Ernie 🙏 I guess when you don’t really write / create anything for about a month you may have some things built up 😆 always appreciated and happy new year to you! ☕️ ☕️ ✌️

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    • You are too kind, Debbie 🙏 yes, very unsettling but luckily I felt OK after and made it out. Appreciate your kind words and glad the atmosphere of that experience comes through in that way, although I don’t wish that dream on anyone! 😆

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    • Interesting! 🤔 I always heard that water was for feelings / emotions and could be overwhelm.

      Water is always pretty welcoming to me in dreams. I have a lot of water elements (Cancer moon, Pisces rising, born with a caul) strong swimmer, etc so I always feel pretty safe and protected around water. The thing is, I did survive. It was more the sinking ship I was on was breaking off piece by piece, but I made it out and I was fine.

      I think the sinking ship is literally my job, or career, breaking off one piece at a time and I have to get out from under it to survive 😆

      Thanks Ted, will have to look more into that. There could be “searching or seeking” elements as well.

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  11. Let me just reiterate… Unfortunately it’s not only dreams that provide inspiration, Nightmares do too…

    Love the story about emerging safely through the unknown…

    It’s a new year and many are about to take steps into the unknown…

    Thank you 😊

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  14. Nightmares, though unsettling, can spark powerful creativity.
    Your collaboration with Kevin turns fear into art, beautifully capturing the unease and triumph of facing the unknown. Emerging safely is the ultimate win—proof of your resilience and transformation!
    👍👍👍

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  15. You out this together magnificently, m’lady. Well done, indeed. 😘😘
    I tried my best to capture the dream state, but since I am not really familiar with that concept, I could only say so much. 🙏

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    • Thank you! I was hoping you’d get around to reading this. Miss our dream exchanges! It’s better now, feel like I purged it and that “sinking ship” had a lot to do with work! Ugh, so frustrating

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      • Good to hear you purged that particular energy, but I hope that work is okay? It’s always hard at the beginning, transition, etc., but I hope they are treating you as well as you deserve. xoxo

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      • Thank you 🙏 that means a lot ❤️
        It’s the same type of work I’ve been doing – recovery / mental health. The problem is the place takes a lot of liabilities and can be over the top stress on some nights. We’ll see what the future holds! Probably not my forever, but here for now 😊

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      • If it allows you time to recuperate between the over the top stressful nights, that’s a win. Your writing is lively since you’ve been back, btw. That must be some kind of balance and happiness flowing?! 🙂

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      • Ohh that’s nice of you to say! I wrote a few things on hiatus and a few recently so it’s nice to hear that because I’m always second guessing and wondering 😊

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