I woke up in a cold sweat. I had been having that dream again, the one where I'm standing on the edge of a cliff, looking down at a vast ocean of darkness. The wind is whipping around me, and I'm about to fall.
I sat up in bed and took a few deep breaths. It was just a dream, I told myself. But it felt so real.
I got out of bed and went to the window. I looked out at the night sky, and I saw a single star shining brightly. It was like a beacon of hope in the darkness.
I thought about my life, and all the challenges I'd faced. I'd been through a lot, but I'd always come out stronger.
I knew that I could get through this, too. I had to.
I turned away from the window and went back to bed. I closed my eyes and thought about the star. I imagined myself reaching out and touching it.
I felt a sense of peace wash over me. I knew that everything was going to be okay.
I drifted off to sleep, and I didn't have the dream again.
The next morning, I woke up feeling refreshed. I got out of bed and went to the window. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. It was a beautiful day.
I took a deep breath and smiled. I was ready to face whatever challenges came my way.