<> Last night, I had a very vivid dream that I can't seem to shake off. In it, I was carrying a baby girl on my back while walking through a forest. The baby was sleeping soundly, and I felt her tiny breaths on my neck. I remember feeling a sense of warmth and contentment, like I was exactly where I was supposed to be. As I walked deeper into the forest, I noticed that the trees around me were getting denser and taller. The sun filtered through the leaves, casting a warm glow on everything around me. I felt safe and protected, shielded from the outside world. But then, something shifted. The sky darkened, and the trees started to creak and sway. I felt a shiver run down my spine, and I started to panic. I turned to look at the baby on my back, and she was still sound asleep. I couldn't wake her up, no matter how hard I tried. That's when I heard a voice calling out to me. It sounded faint at first, but then it grew louder and more insistent. It was as if someone was trying to tell me something important. The voice said, "You are not alone. You have the strength to face whatever comes your way." With those words ringing in my ears, I took a deep breath and pushed forward. The forest grew even more twisted and foreboding, but somehow, I knew that I was going to make it through. I felt a sense of strength and resolve, as if I could face any challenge that came my way. Finally, I emerged from the forest into a bright clearing. The sun was shining overhead, and the birds were singing. I looked down at the baby on my back, and she had woken up. She was looking up at me with a smile on her face, as if she knew that everything was going to be okay. I woke up from the dream feeling both exhilarated and perplexed. I couldn't shake off the feeling that the dream held some sort of significance. But what did it all mean? As I thought about it more, it occurred to me that the baby in the dream represented something vulnerable and precious. Perhaps it was a symbol of my inner child, or a part of me that I needed to nurture and protect. Carrying the baby on my back also spoke to a sense of responsibility and determination. It was as if I was willing to do whatever it took to keep the baby safe, even if it meant facing my deepest fears. In the end, the dream reminded me that I am capable of great strength and resilience. No matter what challenges come my way, I have the power to overcome them. And perhaps most importantly, I am not alone.