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Shirley Johnson describes a dream that left her feeling horrified with fright for days. It's the perfect example of a dream in which the emotions are the primary context, and the perfect chance for Shirley to encounter and grapple with multilayered, multifaceted, and even intersectional fears in her waking life. While the dream was greatly influenced by her own personal reaction to reading the latest news-- in this case, specifically the federal secret police intimidating protesters in Portland-- as well as watching the classic movie production of the controversial Gershwin jazz opera Porgy and Bess, her dream reminded her of a crucial tool in making sense and being helpful to herself and others in this mess of current affairs as a musician and healer in her own right.  To support Shirley, just as you would with any musician who relies heavily on gig work, please visit her website to contact her and purchase her gorgeous latest album Dancing Angels, or simply send her any amount of cash through her virtual tip jar! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aprilklingmeyer/support