Stories from the Heart Archives - Signs, Synchronicity, and Waking Dreams

“Any Fish in the River?”

On May 6, 2026

In Love & Relationships, Spirituality, Stories from the Heart, Waking Dreams

Reading Time: 3 minutes

By Michael Avery

A Prophetic Waking Dream

Some memories follow us throughout our lives. Often it’s because they are waiting for us to realize what they’ve been trying to tell us. In this book, we’ve called these “Waking Dreams in Retrospect.” But butterflies must wait for caterpillars to break through their cocoon, no matter how long the process takes.

Since the late 80’s, one fond memory has kept recurring. After examining it, I lovingly return it to its special place among other potentially valuable treasures from days-gone-by.

Lost and Found (Poem)

By Michael Avery

On April 22, 2026

In Conscious Living, Guest Posts, Love & Relationships, Poetry, Spirituality, Stories from the Heart

Reading Time: 4 minutes

Guest Post by Gloria Lionz

Have you EVER ‘misplaced, lost or parted company with a beloved belonging only to be blissfully reunited? If you’re like most people, you probably have.

But what happens when those objects disappear? Do you react with anger or negative self-judgment? Or do you take a moment to approach a disappointment by granting yourself a moment of grace, curiosity and/or humor?

Spiritual Exercise: “Helping God”

By Michael Avery

On April 15, 2026

In Guest Posts, HU: An Ancient Mantra, Inner Guidance, Love & Relationships, Spiritual Exercises, Spirituality, Stories from the Heart

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Guest Post by Jim Jackson

I began my contemplation by singing “HU,” the most sacred and ancient name of God, aloud for a few minutes and then silently sang it within. All the while, I pictured myself as Soul in the large ballroom-like space in the Astral Plane (1st heaven) where I had been before.

The Fortune Cookie

By Michael Avery

On April 8, 2026

In Guest Posts, Spirituality, Stories from the Heart, Waking Dreams

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Guest Post by Dennis Ernst

It was a busy time, and everything in my life seemed to want more attention: Work, relationships, family, health, all could use more time. It’s hard to keep everything in perspective when you’re feeling stretched.

Dreams Come True

By Michael Avery

On March 11, 2026

In Inner Guidance, Love & Relationships, Spirituality, Stories from the Heart, Waking Dreams

Reading Time: 2 minutes

By Pichaya Avery

A mysterious encounter at a farmers’ market proved to be prophetic, confirming a dream that began when I was two and a half years old. Even though I was a little too young to be admitted into preschool, we were fortunate to have been granted an exception. My mother owned a small restaurant. Having me around would demand too much of her time, energy, and attention, so off I went.

Walk with an Open Heart (Story and Poem)

By Michael Avery

On February 25, 2026

In Divine Love, Guest Posts, Inner Guidance, Love & Relationships, Self-love, Spirituality, Stories from the Heart

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Guest Post by Gloria Lionz

Intro:

In my early 30’s I left my first husband; began a new life. I also withdrew membership from my Christian path. It was clear a change was due. Members of my church conveyed my decision to divorce was ‘my responsibility’ as a “Good Christian wife could have helped her spouse heal from alcoholism and live faithfully.”

An Audible Waking Dream

By Michael Avery

On February 19, 2026

In Divine Love, HU: An Ancient Mantra, Love & Relationships, Spirituality, Stories from the Heart, Waking Dreams

Reading Time: 3 minutes

By Pichaya Avery

Golden-tongued Wisdom waking dreams are associated with spoken words; however, messages can also come from other audible sources, such as the one I experienced two days after Christmas in 2020. I awoke with a feeling of agony in my heart. My father had been on my mind constantly for the past several months. This freezing cold winter morning was no exception.

Things I Choose (Story and Poem)

By Michael Avery

On January 28, 2026

In Conscious Living, Guest Posts, Health & Healing, Love & Relationships, Personal Growth, Poetry, Spirituality, Stories from the Heart

Reading Time: 4 minutes

Guest post by Gloria Lionz

Life has a way of introducing us to people who are looking for a puzzle piece we carry for them. That’s what this poem was for a man I recently met in Mexico. I was there working with a team of medical practitioners at a clinic in a very small town outside Ensenada.

The Drop and the Ocean (Poem)

By Michael Avery

On January 22, 2026

In Guest Posts, Love & Relationships, Poetry, Spirituality, Stories from the Heart

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Guest Post by Dennis Ernst

I have a friend who is finishing up the last of her adventures in this life and will be leaving us soon. I wrote a poem for her, her caregivers, family, and friends that I would like to share with others.

While being a deeply spiritual person, she was not the least bit religious about it, and I wanted to hit the right note that everyone could understand and enjoy. Most of this came from my dreams.

The Goats of HU

By Michael Avery

On January 19, 2026

In Animals, Divine Love, HU: An Ancient Mantra, Love & Relationships, Spirituality, Stories from the Heart

Reading Time: 2 minutes

By Pichaya Avery

Animals love the song of HU. They are drawn to the celestial music like a magnet. My trips to a farm with Mike have proven this to be true.

When Mike was drinking raw goat milk, we would purchase it from a very kind man named Dennis. His goats loved him. Every time Dennis was out of their sight, they would call for him and scream loudly like children throwing a tantrum. It was painful to hear the crying goats. Mike and I did our best to console them by singing HU.

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